Tenuta di Ceppaiano Bianco IGT Toscano 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of spring flowers, citrus zest, and cantaloupe with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and chamomile. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lychee, green melon, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a velvety, yet vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 70% Traminer and 30% Trebbiano (in some vintages Viognier is also included). $15 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2021
Hazy, medium gold color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and orange blossoms with supporting notes of baked apple, hay, and hard cheese. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical and orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, hints of apple cider, and peach. The finish is tart with dry tannins and citrus zest. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Jermann Vintage Tunina IGP Venezia Giulia 2017
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of honeysuckle, green melon, and citrus zest with supporting notes of fresh herbs, lemon grass, lychee, and wet stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, candied ginger, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with accents of citrus, mineral, and jasmine. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent yet vibrant texture. Made with their classic Vintage Tunina blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia, and Picolit. $69 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Qunita do Vallado White Douro 2020
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of spring flowers and green melon with supporting notes of pear, mineral, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe melon, red apple, and hints of kumquat with wet river stones. The finish lingers. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $22.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid White Applegate Valley 2020
Slightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are wonderfully intense, offering scents of spring flowers, apricot, and orange peel with supporting notes of tropical fruit, wildflower honey, and hints of jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, quince, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant but slightly waxy texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Côtes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot stone, honeysuckle, and lemon curd with supporting notes of jasmine, slate, and sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nectarine, white peach, salt, and custard. The finish is long and lingering with subtle tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honey and candied ginger with supporting notes of apricot stone, nectarine, slate, citrus zest, and hints of sandalwood. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of ripe pear, quince, and lemon curd. The finish is long and lingering with soft tannins. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a silky yet vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 63% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, and 3% Picardan. $50 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of nectarine and quince with supporting notes of grapefruit, honeysuckle, and mint. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot stone, custard, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 40% Grenache Blanc, 19% Roussanne, 21% Viognier, 15% Marsanne, and 5% Clairette Blanche. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Vila Nova Vinho Verde 2020
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of citrus zest and kumquat with supporting notes of honeysuckle, kiwi, and spring flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, lychee, and slate. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
Pasetti Rachele Bianco IGP Terre Aquilane 2020
Brilliant, light gold/green color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of grapefruit and honeysuckle with supporting notes of slate, quince, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kiwi, lemon grass, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $14.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
