Colombard

Originally a grape from France's Cognac region of Charente, where it was considered inferior to others because of its higher alcohol and lower acidity. As its popularity waned, its banner was lifted in California, before it returned to France's Gascony where it is an important constituent of the fresh, lively Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne. Not serious or ageworthy, it still makes delightful crisp, dry whites with leafy, spring blossom fragrance and fresh green apple flavours.