2018 Shiba Wichern

Recently, my husband received his shipment from Shiba Wichern Cellars which included this 2018 Shiba Wichern Willamette Blanc. We were interested in obtaining this wine because it is made mostly from Auxerrois (83%). I do think it is nice when the label includes the grapes used in the blend and their percentages.
We had this wine with a soft, triple cream cheese and it worked! Even the rind and wine worked well together.
We are also growing Auxerrois and the reason can be traced back to my first tasting of Auxerrois which I blogged about in 2012 in the post A Name Confusion: Our Introduction to Auxerrois. At that time, I thought that the wine had a crisp acidity but tasted nothing like Sauvignon Blanc or Chablis. It had it's own unique flavor which was really delightful.
Since that time, we've come to learn that Auxerrois is an offspring of Pinot Noir and Gouais Blanc which is why a blend of Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir really works!
The Shiba Wichern Cellars Website gives more information about the wine: 98 cases, pH 3.23, 11.7% ABV, Stainless tank and Neutral French Oak, Auxerrois (83%) with Pinot gris (9%) & Pinot noir (8%), native yeast fermentation, no filtering or fining, no additions except a tiny bit of SO₂. You can really taste the purity of the wine upon drinking it!