Va La 2008 La Prima Donna

We're not really white wine enthusiasts with the exception of my new found appreciation for some Finger Lakes Rieslings, but sometimes the weather demands something a bit lighter and more refreshing than what we would normally open.  We happened to have a chilled LPD and she was just begging to come out and play!

This is no wimpy white!  From the southwest area of the home vineyard, LPD is a blend of Malvasia Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Petit Manseng, and Tocal.  The grapes are picked separately and fermented on the skins for 2 to 3 weeks.  Aged sur lie for a year, it gets another year of bottle age before release.

This rich and complex wine is pale yellow in color with loads of interesting aromas.  It has beautifully balanced acidity and is exotic and spicy on the palate.  Crisp, dry, and refreshing, this lovely lady is said to peak at 4 to 8 years which begs the question, do we have another one?