2016 Bel Lago Auxerrois Leelanau Peninsula

From Madeline Triffon MS, Plum Market - "White Burgundy lovers alert! As sophisticated a white wine as is produced n Michigan. Creamy-smooth, with ripe golden apple flavors and a touch of vanillin oak. Long, balanced, complete."

Beautiful Lake. Bel Lago was founded in 1987 by Domenic, Ruth and Amy Lezzoni and winemaker Charlie Edson. Located on a hill above the western shore, the tasting room has view of the southern end of Lake Leeelanau. Auxerrois is related to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The French pronunciation is oh-zher-WAH. Pinot Blanc from Alsace can contain a portion of Auxerrois. Bel Lago's is 30% fermented in neutral French oak and aged on the lees just long enough to gain richness without sacrificing the tropical fruit flavors.

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Wine Enthusiast - "Aromas of rich golden honey and candied orange-peel are joined by accents of flowers and cheese rind on the nose. The creamy, dry and slightly tannic palate offers rich acidity and flavors of ripe lemon, yellow apple and baked pear, finishing with white pepper, walnut and candied lemon."

 

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