Troon Vineyard Druid's White Applegate Valley 2024

The Data

Country USA

Appellation Applegate Valley

Varietal White Blend

Retail Price $30

ABV 12.4%

Score 4.5 Stars/95 points

In the Glass

Appearance

Hazy, medium green/gold color.

Aromatics

The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, pear, and guava with supporting notes of jasmine, apricot stone, citrus zest, honey, and accents of candied ginger.

Flavor

The palate confirms the nose, delivering a ripe orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, nectarine, orange peel, and hints of green tea. The finish is long and lingering.

Intensity & Texture

Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture.

Cool Factor

The Troon Vineyard Druid's White is ultra-cool as Troon Vineyards celebrates its great estate vineyard fruit and thoughtful winemaking.

Value Grade

Druid’s White is Troon's house/signature white wine developed in their estate vineyards and blended to be the best expression of the vintage. It's a tremendous bargain in our estimation. Just 500 cases produced.

Analysis

The 2024 vintage marks our fifth iteration of Druid’s White, but in reality, it’s the second vintage of the new Druid’s Trio, executed to their vision. The 2024 edition is made with a blend of 48% Grenache Blanc, 17% Bourboulenc, 14% Roussanne, 11% Vermentino, 5% Clairette Blanche, and 5% Picpoul Blanc. Of course, the blend may change as younger vines mature and vintage conditions determine another path. The included varietals each play a role in their collaborative creation. Grenache Blanc offers structure and acidity; Bourboulenc contributes richness, Vermentino adds backbone, vibrancy, and salinity; and Roussanne provides aromatics and minerality. The grapes were harvested over six days in mid-to-late September, with the pressed juice pumped into stainless-steel tanks before being transferred to French oak barrels or concrete vats for fermentation. Fermentation took place spontaneously with native yeasts at cool temperatures over several months. During this process, malolactic fermentation occurred naturally and gradually on the lees. After approximately 10 months, the wine was racked into tanks for blending and subsequently bottled. As with all wines from Troon, no additives, acid, or sugar adjustments are made — you are tasting what the vineyards have provided.

How to Enjoy

Serve chilled as an aperitif or paired with grilled fish, cold seafood starters, and Thai fish and fowl dishes.