Full Review

Braganini

Braganini
2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve White Blend, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other US White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12%
92 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$21

Braganini
2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve White Blend, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other US White

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 12%
Straw green color. Tropical aromas and flavors of fresh fruit punch, peach custard danish, TDN, and green pepper and jalapeño with a silky, crisp, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish manifesting accents of melon balls and pickled melon rinds, tangerine, lime and gooseberry, and apple blossom with fine, dusty, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A fresh and lively white blend that engages the palate with an array of mouthwatering tropical fruit and savory flavors.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, New World, Non-Oaky & Savory
Aroma Aroma: fresh fruit punch, peach custard danish, TDN, and green pepper and jalapeño
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with accents of melon balls and pickled melon rinds, tangerine, lime and gooseberry, and apple blossom
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A fresh and lively white blend that engages the palate with an array of mouthwatering tropical fruit and savory flavors.

The Producer

St. Julian Wine Co. Inc.

The Producer
716 S. Kalamazoo Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
USA
1 269-657-5568

Their Portfolio

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96 Braganini 2020 Reserve, Cabernet Franc, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $26.00.
92 Braganini 2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve, Pinot Noir, Lake Michigan Shore 13.5% (USA) $34.00.
86 Braganini 2020 Tercero Vineyard Reserve, Blaufrankisch, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $24.00.
86 Braganini 2020 Signature Series Reserve Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $29.00.
94 Braganini 2020 GDN Estate Reserve, Petite Pearl, Lake Michigan Shore 14.5% (USA) $21.00.
90 Braganini 2021 Winemaker Series Limited Edition Petite Pearl/Marquette Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $22.00.
93 Braganini 2021 Reserve, Gruner Veltliner, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $21.00.
93 Braganini 2022 Mountain Road Estate Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $21.00.
90 Braganini 2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve, Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $21.00.
90 Braganini 2022 Winemaker Series Reserve Gewurztraminer/Riesling, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $21.00.
88 Braganini 2021 Reserve, Viognier, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $21.00.
92 Braganini 2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve White Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $21.00.
88 Braganini 2021 Mountain Road Estate Reserve Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $16.00.
91 Braganini 2020 Winemaker Series Reserve BDX Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $29.00.
88 Braganini 2020 Reserve Meritage Red Blend, Lake Michigan Shore 13% (USA) $29.00.
93 St. Julian NV Solera Cream Sherry, Lake Michigan Shore 16% (USA) $13.00.
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BR St. Julian NV Raspberry Truffle Flavored Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $14.00. - Bronze Medal
93 St. Julian NV Sweet Nancie Sparkling Peach Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $12.00.
86 St. Julian NV Sweet Nancie Sparkling Traminette, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $12.00.
85 St. Julian NV Ciao Bolle! Brut Rosé, Cayuga, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $14.00.
92 St. Julian NV Gru V Bubbly, Gruner Veltliner, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $15.00.
86 St. Julian NV Cherry Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $8.00.
87 St. Julian NV Black & Blueberry Apple Wine, Michigan 11% (USA) $11.00.
93 St. Julian NV Blueberry Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $11.00.
BR St. Julian NV Cranberry Flavored Wine, Michigan 11% (USA) $11.00. - Bronze Medal
86 St. Julian NV Blood Orange Sangria, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $10.00.
88 St. Julian NV Margarita, Lake Michigan Shore 9% (USA) $10.00.
90 St. Julian NV Lemonade Sangria, Lake Michigan Shore 10% (USA) $10.00.
BR St. Julian NV Headgames Spiced Red, Lake Michigan Shore 11% (USA) $8.00. - Bronze Medal
88 St. Julian NV PB&J Flavored Wine, Lake Michigan Shore 10.5% (USA) $11.00.
88 St. Julian NV Cento, Chambourcin, Lake Michigan Shore 12% (USA) $9.00.
89 St. Julian NV BFF Dry Rosé, Lake Michigan Shore 12.5% (USA) $15.00.

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