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sometimes it's the setting...

Posted by stan2 on November 28, 2005 at 13:32:04:
one of the more memorable whites was a '97 pinot grigo from fruili , but I can't recall the vintner. I think the name of the place was Al Volto, an historic little enoteca in Venice, back on a side street off san marco. the place was a millenea old probably, and had a huge storehouse of wines. the guy at the bar recommended this wine. it was very nice.
another - how about a nice Le RÃªve from Domain Carneros.. this one too is one where the setting plays into it. at the big, french-looking, chateau hillside winery, sitting on their patio, looking out over the vines, the place is hard to beat for USA wine tasting. here's the story on their Le RÃªve ...
"...Our 1999 Le RÃªve is the eighth in a highly distinguished line of Blanc de Blancs. Its predecessors have repeatedly been rated "the best Sparkling Wine in America" (rated 93 to 95 points). This current release is a great successor to these wines and exemplifies the best of our estate-grown chardonnay.
This 100% chardonnay sparkling wine is seductively luscious, with an elegant structure that is enhanced with layers of citrus, passion fruit and pineapple. Floral notes such as freesias and honeysuckle blend with the wineâ€™s honey, toasty character. Creamy elements wind through the lingering silky finish and texture.
The blend of the 1998 Le RÃªve is 100% chardonnay selected from six different estate-grown clones. It has been aged on the lees in the bottle for six years. The appellation is 100% Carneros, 100% from the 1999 vintage and 100% estate grown. It is drinking beautifully now but will continue to age and develop for many years...."