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2015 markus wine company Kerner Nativo Mokelumne Glen Vineyards - USA, California, Central Valley, Lodi Mokelumne River (6/1/2016)
Last evening, I poured a glass of the Markus Wine Company 2015 “Nativo” Mokolumne Vineyards white wine after allowing the bottle to warm up a little bit.
The nose was a little closed at the moment, but I did smell a hint of citrus, unripe white peach, apricots, and a unique saline/mustard note. The palate showed much more unripe peach and lemon flavors, along with touch of white pepper, stone-like notes, and salinity. The mid-palate was light-to-medium bodied, with a texture that seems to indicate the use of lees-stirring.
I certainly had not tasted a wine like this before, and I loved it. The components were all in balance, and I wish I had drunk it at a warmer temperature. Something about the Markus “Nativo” seemed to indicate that it will be even better with a little more time.
This is my first experience with two of the grapes in the blend (52% Kerner, 29% Riesling, 15% Bacchus, and 4% Gewürztraminer). I can easily imagine that the “Nativo” would be an excellent accompaniment with ham, seafood, or cold fried chicken on a picnic. I strongly recommend this wine.
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