King’s Cross
TASTING NOTES:
Viognier - “Established in 1989, Quail Run Vineyards is located in the warmer growing region of southern Oregon where Viognier thrives. Known for its natural aromatics, the wine exhibits notes of wildflower, candied peach, nutmeg, vanilla and nectarine with hints of coconut on the nose. Barrel aging shows on the mid-palate, with flavors of ripe pear, lemon meringue, tangerine and guava. A savory finish reveals hints of olive and white pepper.” (AbV 14%)
Gewürztraminer - “This wine is made from 100% estate-grown Biodynamic® fruit. It is an enticing golden straw color in the glass, exhibiting notes of apricot, apple pie, mango, key lime, honeydew, damp slate, white rose petal and hints of cinnamon on the nose. Those flavors continue to develop and delight on the palate. Mouthfeel is light yet juicy fruit to start. Refreshing acidity builds on the mid-palate and continues on the finish where hints of cinnamon and roses linger.” (AbV 13.5%)
VARIETALS: Viognier and Gewürztraminer.
BARRELS: 5-6 months in stainless steel, 28% of the Viognier was in French oak.
PAIRS WITH: N/A
THAT REMINDS ME OF: King’s Cross.
There’s a district in London call King’s Cross, mostly known for its major rail station. The district was named King’s Cross after a statue of King George IV that was on top of a structure put in the middle of a junction of three roads. The structure was made in 1830, and the statue was added in 1835. The statue was then removed in 1842, and the structure itself was demolished in 1845.
So it turns out that part of London was named after a £25, subpar brick-and-mortar statue of the recently late king that didn’t last more than seven years, on a structure that would be demolished three years later because it was a nuisance in the middle of the road.
