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
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
