Switzerland

This is a Pinot noir from Switzerland.  It  is very lightly styled although elegant is perhaps not the right word either.  Pale ruby in color, clear and bright.  The nose is interesting with strawberries, light cherries and a hint of cedar.  Light bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, strawberries with slight cherries.  A slight herbal note.  Good finish.  This wine needs food.  Fondue seems appropriate but most soft cheeses would work.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

This is 100% Chasselas from the Valais region of Switzerland.  Light gold in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with a bit of toast and slight caramel notes (Oak?) along with lemons and slight minerality.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this has big acidity with lemon/citrus.  It has a "chewy" texture.  Good finish.  This nice on its own but would be better with soft cheeses.  Drink over the next couple of years.  An interesting wine.

This is a white wine made from 100% Paien grapes in Switzerland. A really interesting take on a middle of the road, mineral driven style white. Light golden in color, clear and bright. On the nose, there isn't much fruit but plenty of minerality with a touch of dried flowers. Medium bodied. The palate is also mineral driven. It is possible this wine is a bit long in the tooth, but on the other hand, it seems vibrant and very enjoyable. Moderate acidity. Long finish. It seems better to drink this soon. It was nice on its own but worked very well with vegetarian flat breads.