Red Hills Cellars Vytis White Blend Southern Oregon 2020
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of honeysuckle and red grapefruit with supporting notes of jasmine, kiwi, and lemon grass. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, white peach, green tea, and bees wax. The finish is long and lingering with crisp citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Troon Vineyard Kubli Bench Amber Applegate Valley 2020
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekHazy, medium golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of lychee and quince with supporting notes of orange peel, lemon curd, and peach. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, apricot, tropical fruit, slate, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with accents of tart pineapple emerging. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant, yet rich texture. Made with a unique blend of 64% Riesling, 27% Vermentino, and 9% Viognier. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Troon Vineyard Côtes Du Kubli Blanc Applegate Valley 2019
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit and citrus zest with supporting notes of blanched almonds, jasmine, and bees wax. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruit-driven core with flavors of pineapple, kiwi, white peach, pear, wet stones, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a voluptuous texture. Made with a blend of 42% Viognier, 35% Marsanne, 23% Roussanne — this is a special wine. $35 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of spring flowers and nectarine with supporting notes of citrus zest, pear, and quince. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, orange peel, slate, and salt. The finish is long and lingering with complex citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet generous texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
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
