Jean Biecher Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim Alsace 2016
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of apricot, honeysuckle, and pear with supporting notes of mineral and kumquat. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit. The finish is long and lingering with orange zest and ginger notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture and lingering sweet citrus accents. This wonderful off-dry wine has a great future and I can't wait to try it in five and ten years. $35 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Château Valade Blanc Entre-Deux-Mers 2016
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit, and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of kiwi, mineral. The finish is dry and crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. A lovely aperitif and thirst quenching quaffer. $14 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Gran Passione Bianco IGP Veneto 2017
Brilliant, medium pale straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, pear, and jasmine with supporting notes of passion fruit, and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lychee. The finish lingers with subtle tropical and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a creamy texture. Made with a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Garganega. Garganega is a local grape utilized in the iconic Soave wines. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Petite Siréne Sauvignon-Semillon Bordeaux 2016
Brilliant, light green/gold color. green apple, guava, and lime with supporting notes of green tea, and mineral. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of lemon curd. The finish is is crisp. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with a blend of 60% Sauvignon with 40% Semillon. $19.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, light green/yellow color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, green melon, and kiwi with supporting notes of spring flowers and mint. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of orange peel and white peach. The finish lingers with soft peach and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2016
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of white peach, kiwi, and pineapple with supporting notes of honeysuckle and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit and orange peel. The finish lingers with subtle pear and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Adelaida District 2015
Brilliant, golden straw color. The nose is rich with the scent of fresh, ripe orchard fruit with a generous dose of butterscotch and hints of citrus, fennel fronds, and mineral. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a lush, silky fruit core with supporting notes brown butter and oak. Full-bodied with rich fruit and oak accents foiled by bright acidity and a robust structure. $45 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Troon Kubli Bench Blanc Applegate Valley 2016
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of tropical fruit, jasmine, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of white peach and nectarine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of apricot and orange peel. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a supple texture. $25 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Dopff & Irion Crustacés Alsace 2015
Brilliant, light golden color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and wild flowers with supporting notes of mineral and fresh herbs. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon and citrus. The finish is crisp and clean. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $12.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Fontana Candida Luna Mater Frascati Superiore DOCG 2015
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green melon, pear, quince, citrus and zest with supporting notes of spring flowers, and kiwi. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of gooseberry. The finish is is crisp with subtle mineral and citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $10 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
