Troon Vineyard Druid's Fluid White Applegate Valley 2021
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewSlightly hazy, medium straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of jasmine and apricot with supporting notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, citrus zest, and lemon grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green apple, white peach, quince, and red grapefruit. The finish is long and lingering with refreshing citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 65% Vermentino, 22% Marsanne, and 13% Roussanne. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 96 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2021
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of white peach, apricot stone, and lemon curd with supporting notes of orange peel, honeysuckle, and hints of apple skins. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of pineapple, lychee, candied lemon zest, and white peach. The finish is long and lingering with notes of citrus and mineral. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant yet opulent texture. Made with a blend of 54% Grenache Blanc, 29% Viognier, 9% Marsanne, 7% Roussanne, and 1% Bourboulenc. This is our favorite Patelin Blanc to date. $28 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2021
Brilliant, gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of nectarine, lemon curd, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of mineral, jasmine, and meringue. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, mango, lychee, lemon grass, and ginger. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a unique blend of 44% Viognier, 32% Grenache Blanc, 14% Marsanne, and 10% Roussanne. $35 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2020
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pear, custard, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of quince paste, meringue, and pineapple. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon curd, lychee, green melon, and hints of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering with toasted oak accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. Made with a unique, six-grape, blend of 46% Roussanne, 28% Grenache Blanc, 14% Picpoul Blanc, 5% Bourboulenc, 4% Clairette Blanche, and 3% Picardan. $50 – 5 Stars – 97 points
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
