Sean Thackrey, "Pleiades", White

Sean Thackrey, "Pleiades", White - 2018

Item # 46537 750mL

A Californian twist on the great white varieties of the Northern Rhône, this dry and aromatic white is a blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, and Grenache Blanc. round and textural. Stone fruits and minerality are highlighted in this fresh and delicious white. Pair with swordfish braised in white wine, olives, and capers.

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Color
White
Vintage
2018
Country
USA
Region
California
Producer
Sean Thackery
Grape Variety
Marsanne
Grenache Blanc
Roussanne
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Glossary

Grenache

The Grenache grape (a.k.a. Grenache Noir) produces relatively pale, fruity red wines that often stop just short of sweetness. Grenache is familiar to most wine drinkers as an ingredient in the blends of the Rhône and Languedoc-Roussillon, where it can add charm to varieties that are a little rougher around the edges. The distinguished Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas appellations are both characterized by significant percentages of Grenache, while in Tavel and Lirac the grape is used to make...

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California

California makes more wine than any other state in the United States. Not only does the state grow a variety of noble grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, there are also plantings of lesser-known varieties such as Nebbiolo, Roussanne and Mourvèdre to name just a few.

Viognier

Some of the most intriguing wines associated with the white Viognier grape contain hardly any Viognier at all: in the Côte Rôtie appellation, wine must be made principally from the red Syrah grape, but up to 20 percent (often far less) can be of white Viognier. The practice of adding Viognier to Syrah began as a way of taming the very ripe, tannic reds of the hot Côte Rôtie ("roasted slope"), but it produced such incredible results that other countries, most notably Australia, have followed...

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