Spring Mountain District AVA to the other Bordelaise grape varieties of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, a few sites favor and support small plantings of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and on the coolest sites, even a little Pinot noir. Of the whites over half is Chardonnay. The other significant plantings of white grapes in the AVA are Sauvignon blanc and White Riesling. Early on, the name Spring Mountain was used in a regional context and did not refer to the name of a peak or prominent point, rather than a particularly verdant area with numerous springs, and drained by several small streams. The
Petite Arvine from the Valais. Here is what you can expect from Petite Arvine. Taste: Fragrant and fruity. Fruit: Notes of grapefruit and lime. Acidity: Elevated acidity. Tannin: Little to no bitterness. "The vintners regard it so highly that they've dedicated an entire village to it." Fully, Switzerland – Official Swiss tourism website. Overall, wines produced from this varietal are made of very high quality. Derived from Latin the name indicates the vine comes from the Savoyard Arve Valley in the Valais. Petite Arvine can typically be enjoyed with cheese fondue and other typical Swiss foods. Seafoods such as lobster, oyster and