White Wine Sensory Garden
White Wine Sensory Gardens
Each corner of the White Wine Sensory Garden represents a white wine varietal (or group of varietals). Descriptors are planted in the corner and affinities toward the center.
Plantings vary seasonally and may include:
Chardonnay
Descriptors
Apple, lemon, peach, pear, melon, quince, gardenia, vanilla, guava, nutmeg, cinnamon
Affinities
Potato, pumpkin, squash, coconut, pineapple, turnips, thyme, mustard, tarragon, anise, corn, sage
Sauvignon Blanc
Descriptors
Melon, fig, pear, grapefruit, lemon, green grass, hay, gooseberries, dill, olive
Affinities
Lavender, rosemary, dill, chilies, radishes, horseradish, cilantro, spinach, parsley, lemon grass, chard/collard greens
Viognier
Descriptors
Honeysuckle, apricot, orange, nectarine, lemon, peach, lychee, passion fruit
Affinities
Fig, lemon thyme, Jerusalem artichoke, cilantro, carrots, sweet onion, sweet peppers, corn, pumpkin, pear, marjoram
Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Muscat (Floral Varieties)
Descriptors
Geranium, rose, honeysuckle, orange blossom, jasmine, grapefruit, apricot, peach, melon, lilac, mint, rhubarb, lime, pear
Affinities
Sweet onions, sweet peppers, lavender, caraway, fennel, persimmons, lime, chilies, ginger, cloves, snow peas, carrots
