Ceja 2005 Vino de Casa - White
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Queue price $17.99
From the Winery
Vinum, cantus, amor - wine, song, love. Trademark words for Ceja Vineyards and the Ceja Family, third generation winegrowers in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. We match vines to terroir, planting each variety where it grows best. Fruit is handled gently to create our limited collection of hand-crafted wines. Enjoy with family, friends and your favorite dishes. ¡Salud!
| Composition | 68% Chardonnay 28% Marsanne 4% Viognier From Ceja's Viña del Sol vineyard |
| Appellation | Carneros (Napa Valley) |
| Harvested | August 7, 2005 |
| Alcohol | 12.8% |
| pH | 3.42 |
| Aged for | Sur lie aged 4 months |
| Aged in | 2nd fill French oak |
| Production | 1400 cases |
Member Reviews
The wine was incredibly aromatic, I could smell it ...
Sonadora
Jun 27, 2007, 11:00 PM
The wine was incredibly aromatic, I could smell it as I opened the bottle. The nose was full of tropical fruit, pineapples and touch of oak, which I am assuming comes from the finishing in 2nd fill French oak as this is a steel fermented wine. In the mouth the wine was smooth and creamy. Flavors of lemon and apple dominated with a sweet hint that I want to say was toffee or caramel.
Overall the wine had an excellent structure and flavor. I was actually surprised by the flavors as I didn't know what to expect from this type of blend. We drank it on its own on a lazy weekend afternoon...but I think it would have done well with many foods, particularly a roast chicken. A very successful first foray into WineQ.
Read my full review in my blog post, Ceja Vino de Casa.
Overall the wine had an excellent structure and flavor. I was actually surprised by the flavors as I didn't know what to expect from this type of blend. We drank it on its own on a lazy weekend afternoon...but I think it would have done well with many foods, particularly a roast chicken. A very successful first foray into WineQ.
Read my full review in my blog post, Ceja Vino de Casa.
For 68% Chardonnay its surprisingly refreshing!
juicecowboy
Apr 16, 2007, 6:11 PM
This is a nice, warm weather wine. Straw yellow color and tropical citrus aroma (very subtle citrus) give way to light butterscotch and apple flavors. Very nice finish that reminds you of honey and tangerines. Nice, refreshing wine.
Powerfully enjoyable, with a touch of sweet amidst tropical aromas
jzader
Dec 12, 2006, 8:38 PM
It took me a few moments to realize why this wine reminded me so strongly of the coast.
It's tropical but not in a commonplace way. It activated memories of coastal excursions -- sailing, sunny skies, and fresh tropical fruit.
Like Ceja's red table wine, this white is among the top 10% of wines I've tasted.
I paired this with a Stilton white with apricots, on Trader Joe's stone-ground wheat thins, so both the wine and the cheese had a touch of sweet. The combined effect was explosive.
Rarely am I actually excited by a wine, but this was exciting.
rational_ryan
Nov 14, 2006, 4:56 PM
Mild taste, lemon zest is evident in aroma. Slightly tropical taste, pineapple or coconut. Ideal for poultry.
ptoone
Nov 8, 2006, 6:53 PM
Very smooth and pleasant. Good finish and not too intense. Non-offensive tone, goes well with a variety of foods.
selefante
Nov 8, 2006, 6:38 PM
Has a tropical smell and taste, somewhat lemony. The smell was softer. The tropical taste made me really like it.
vstoeber
Nov 8, 2006, 6:30 PM
Very light straw color. Light bodied and very fresh. Moderate flavors and a medium finish.
admcconnachie
Nov 8, 2006, 6:15 PM
Moderate aroma. Tart and dry with a medium finish. Better than expected taste for a table wine. Good paired with salty or spicy food.
mia maes
Nov 8, 2006, 6:02 PM
A surprisingly pleasant young wine that tastes -- well, beyond its age! Nice smooth and fresh for an '05. Would be a successful choice for anyone and with any culinary choice.
