Ironstone Vineyards, Obsession, 2004

From the bottle, the Obssession is sourced from Symphony grapes grown throughout California. This unique grape is a blend between Muscat of Alexandria and Grenache Gris; it is 12.0% alcohol by volume.

Where did I find it: Cost Plus

What did I pair it with: Spicy BBQ wings

Appearance: Pale straw w/ flashes of gold (it has the look of a New Zealand sav blanc).

On the nose: What a fruit bomb! Honey, grapefruit, orange blossoms, and pear.

Palate Entry: It begins like it smells, with a touch of honey and citrus zing.
Mid Palate: The acidity remains constant, adding an additional layer of deciduous fruits.
Finish: The finish is light, and crip, like a honeydew mellon drizzled in honey-lemon sauce.

Price: $5.00
Quality rating: 93/100
Value rating: 56.50/60

Takeaway: I am in love with this wine; if my wife weren’t so wonderful and pregnant, I’d run away to Vegas to have Elvis marry us. Seriously, I do not think it is possible to find a better summer white wine for a better price; it drinks young so drink up!