Sofia Mini Blanc de Blancs - 沒錯, 就是那款可樂罐葡萄酒!!

Sofia Mini Blanc de Blancs
Varietal: 70% Pinot Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscat Cannelli
Appellation: Monterey County, California
Price: $10.99
Dealer: Ralphs

Content Info:
11.5% Alco. By Vol.
70% Pinot Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Muscat Cannelli
Size: 187ml

Background Info:
(Cited from official Website) The grapes for Sofia are grown in northern Monterey County where gentle breezes from Monterey Bay contribute to the long, cool growing season. In this environment Pinot Blanc, the main component of Sofia, develops ripe flavors. Sauvignon Blanc grapes preserve the vibrant acidity of this wine, while the small addition of Muscat contributes a beautiful floral perfume and tropical fruit flavors.
這是一款我們曾提過的酒莊 Francis Ford Coppola, 專為搶攻年輕人市場為取向的酒款, 可樂罐裝雖已不再是令人驚豔的點子, 但這項創意已經帶給葡萄酒的飲用市場, 全新的包裝方式, 說不定在可見將來, 葡萄酒也能夠如可口可樂般地普及於每一個家庭.

Official Comment:
The Sofia Blanc de Blancs bursts with rich pear, honeysuckle, and exotic passion fruit aromas. Crisp apple, melon, and juicy tangerine flavors fill the palate, with notes of bright lemon and honey evident on the refreshing, mouth-tingling finish.

Personal Comment:
Sight: Pale golden yellow. Delicate bubbles ascend into smooth surface so intensely.
Nose: Toasty, citrus, melon aromas. Fresh. In addition, the smell of grapefruit is joined at the end.
Taste: Smoky and bread-like flavors. Pretty detectable acidity. Better keep it chilled before tasting. One of guest said it is just like beer with bitterness. Try it once that is quite enough!!
首先要提的是, Blanc de Blancs 意思為 white of white.

在第二次飲用過這罐可樂包裝的葡萄酒之後, 總算清楚地掌握到何時是最佳飲用時機, 雖然說想要在重要節慶拿這罐裝葡萄酒有如香檳般的享用, 但時機上卻需要拿捏地較為準確, 要喝這款葡萄酒, 首先要 decanted, 要不然整個酒體就好像沉睡一般, 有點迷迷濛濛地, 無法展現任何潛力, 在醒酒之後, Aroma 與 Taste 變的更有層次, 但一旦呼吸過久, 所有細緻的氣泡將消失殆盡, 真可說是魚與熊掌不可兼得,

為了清楚地欣賞到色澤的變化, 我便將其中的一罐倒入杯中, 效果卻頗為不錯, 連一旁不喝酒的朋友都感到意外的驚奇, 先是有如乳白泡沫般地氣泡盤聚了滿滿的上半個杯身, 以及那源源不絕湧出的氣泡, 有如澎湃的河水毫不停歇, 入鼻是陣陣地橡木桶味, 緊接的是橘類水果與香瓜的風味, 此外並伴隨著葡萄柚般的果香, 入口則是清晰的煙燻燒烤與麵包香, 在那酸度適中的呈現裡, 冰冰地喝將會是不錯的享受.


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