La Crescent

2008 Minnesota White Blend

Parley Lake Winery's 2008 La Crescent is a delightful white blend hailing from the picturesque region of Minnesota. This wine showcases a light to medium body, offering a refreshing experience that dances on the palate. With crisp acidity, it brings a bright and lively character that beautifully balances the wine's fruity notes. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing a medley of tropical and stone fruit flavors that evoke a sense of summer bliss. This wine is off-dry, making it particularly food-friendly and versatile for various pairings. La Crescent is a testament to the quality of Minnesota's winegrowing, displaying both the region's unique terroir and the winemaker's dedication to crafting vibrant wines.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Region:

Minnesota

Minnesota is a vibrant and resilient winegrowing region located in the Upper Midwest of the United States. Spanning vast prairies and crossing river valleys, Minnesota's emerging American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) encompass a diverse range of terroirs. The frigid winters and warm summers create a unique viticultural challenge, met by innovative grape breeding and cultivation techniques that ensure vines can withstand extreme conditions. This results in a slow, thorough ripening process, crucial for developing complex flavors. Vineyards flourish particularly in areas shielded by natural geographic features, where cooler microclimates allow for the production of delicate, aromatic wines, while more protected, sunlit areas produce bolder, heartier varieties.

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