Blind Tasting Review: Joie Farm A Noble Blend 2008

I have been playing a wine game with restaurant sommeliers and wine nerds across town where I show up with a mystery bottle and ask them to review it blind.  By not knowing what the wine is or who represents it, hopefully, an honest-no-bs-review is achieved. ~ PK

Come inside and read the review of our next contestant…

^ Kevin Van Hullebush, wine director of db bistro moderne.

Joie Farm A Noble Blend 2008 

ABV: 12.5%
Category: White blend
Country: Canada
Winemaker: Joie Farm
Varietal Character/Distinctiveness: 5 ~ “Very pale yellow, clear, brilliant colour.”
Expression: 4 ~ “Very expressive tart apple/citrus, stone fruit, slight caramel nose. Medium light bodied tart citrus and granny smith on the palette.”
Complexity: 4 ~ “Moderate complexity with medium to high acidity and slight richness on finish.  The finish is long and pleasant, no hard edges.”
Balance: 4 ~ “Very well balanced.  No surprises.  Well made and clean.”
Value: 4 
Score: 21/25
Availability: Brewery Creek, Broadway Wines, Liberty Wine Merchants, Marquis Wine Cellars

Pricing: $27-30

Further notes: Well made.  Alsacian blend with riesling and aromatics dominating.

Wine reviewed by  Kevin Van Hullebush, wine director of db bistro moderne.