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

 
 
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