2011 Kelly & Young Sauvignon Blanc
This wine is fermented in stainless steel, then aged in neutral French oak for four months. The nose offers a grassy aromas under fresh fruits, grapefruits with sweeter tropical notes. The palate is softer and more tropical than the nose, with tangelos and hints of mango, along with Ruby Red grapefruit. A touch of residual sugar offers the tiniest hint of sweetness. Use that to tame a lightly curried white fish. Highly Recommended (90-92). DH
WHO: Kelly & Young
WHAT: Sauvignon Blanc
WHERE: Alexander Valley, California
WHEN: 2011
HOW MUCH: $24
2011 Kelly & Young Kathleen Rose
This wine was fermented in stainless steel, then aged for four months in neutral French oak. The color is a very light but brilliant pink, very pretty. The nose smells of sweet, almost candied, strawberries. The palate opens with sweet strawberries and cherries, then moves to tart visions of the same on the mid-palate. A tiny hint of residual sugar will help tame the spice of spicy sausage in a mixed grill. Recommended (88-90). DH
WHO: Kelly & Young
WHAT: Rosé blend (Merlot, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc)
WHERE: Alexander Valley, California
WHEN: 2011
HOW MUCH: $24
