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Braganini
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Braganini
2022 Reserve, Aromella, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other White Hybrid

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 10.5% RS: 4%
91 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$15
Best Buy

Braganini
2022 Reserve, Aromella, Lake Michigan Shore

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Pasta

Category: Other White Hybrid

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 10.5% RS: 4%
Silver color. Floral aromas and flavors of lilacs, spiced apples and peaches, and custard with a silky, vibrant, off-dry medium body and a delightful, medium-long finish with suggestions of grape skin and lychee with fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A floral and delicious white wine that will delight fans of Gewurztraminer.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, New World, Juicy & Smooth, Non-Oaky, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: lilacs, spiced apples and peaches, and custard
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with suggestions of grape skin and lychee
Sweetness Sweetness: Off-Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years Enjoy on its own
Recipes Pairing: BBQ Chicken, Pad Thai Chicken, Chicken Fajitas
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A floral and delicious white wine that will delight fans of Gewurztraminer.
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The Producer

St. Julian Wine Co. Inc.

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

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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.
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Braganini 2022 Reserve, Aromella, Lake Michigan Shore rating was calculated by to be 91 points out of 100 on 5/17/2023. Please note that MSRP may have changed since the date of our review.