Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of nectarine, straw, and green melon with supporting notes of chamomile, citrus zest, fresh herbs, and green apple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, orange peel, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey, orange peel, and lychee with supporting notes of blanched almonds, apricot stone, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear, custard, sandalwood, and soft oak accents. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a creamy yet vibrant texture. I sense that this may be the most age-worthy Esprit Blanc that I have tasted. It's drinking well now but could easily evolve into an epic wine. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium gold/amber color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of quince and lemon curd with supporting notes of lychee, burnt sugar, and sandalwood. The palate is in substantial agreement with the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, pineapple, wet river stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 74% Riesling, 16% Vermentino, and 10% Viognier $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
50 Harvests Meritage Blanc Napa Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach and passion fruit with supporting notes of spring flowers, citrus zest, and candied ginger. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruits, lemon grass, and jasmine. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet luscious texture. Made with a blend of Semillon 52% and Sauvignon Blanc 48%. We love well-done Semillon forward wine. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of apricot stone and lemon grass with supporting notes of nectarine, mineral, and citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, kiwi, and wet stones. The finish is long and lingering with more mineral and citrus. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but lush texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of wild flowers, honey, and kiwi with supporting notes of citrus zest, jasmine, and green tea. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, apricot stone, and a bees wax note on the finish that mingles with oak. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a rich but vibrant texture. $45 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of pear and white peach with supporting notes of green apple, spring flowers, kumquat, and wild mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe orchard fruits with citrus, pineapple, and grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with citrus zest and green apple skin. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. Our favorite Patelin Blanc to date (and we have liked them all)! $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2018
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of bees wax, citrus zest, and subtle oak accents. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green and tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of Asian pear, white peach, and a wet slate mineral accent rising on the finish. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but supple texture. Made with a blend of 51% Viognier, 28% Marsanne, and 21% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Troon Vineyard Estate - Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2017
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of sudachi, persimmon, and beeswax with supporting notes of slate and apricot stone. The palate confirms the nose delivering an eclectic fruit-driven core with flavors of quince and hay. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a waxy and slightly oily texture. Made with a blend of 52% Marsanne and 48% Viognier. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of spring flowers, white peach, and lychee with supporting notes of honey and beeswax. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of pear and apricot stone. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $45 – 4 Stars – 92 points
