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La Clarine Farm

La Clarine Farm

Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills · United States

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Sémillon · Viognier · Marsanne
Country
United States
Region
Sierra Foothills · Sierra Foothills
Appellation
Sierra Foothills
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

appetizers · seafood

Rated vintages

  • 201482 pts

    A murky appearance, earthy aromas and mineral-like flavors add up to an eccentric wine. The balance is soft rather than crisp and the body light. Since the winemaker leaves a good portion of lees in the bottle, it's best to stand it up for a few hours before pouring slowly.

  • 201290 pts

    La Clarine Farm's rosé is slightly cloudy, sourced mostly from Syrah grapes, with unusual additions of Mourvèdre, Sémillon and Viognier. Winemaker Hank Beckmeyer says the Syrah grapes barely ripen and that's why he likes them for this wine. Light at 12.8% alcohol, it's an intrig…

  • 201188 pts

    A new wine from La Clarine Farm, this is a blend of 37% Sémillon, 32% Viognier and 31% Marsanne. Unusual to say the least, it bears an interesting melange of herbs, flowers, pears and honey, finishing light and inviting to drink. The minerality in particular shines through, maki…