Fontana Candida Santa Teresa Frascati Superiore DOCG 2014
Brilliant, medium straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, kiwi, citrus zest, spring and flowers with supporting notes of mineral, and pear. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of green melon. The finish is is crisp with soft citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a lean texure. $9 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Derby Fifteen 10 White Paso Robles 2013
Brilliant, medium golden color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of white peach, pineapple, and honeysuckle with supporting notes of apricot, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of kumquat. The finish is long and lingering with notes of ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied and nicely balanced with a supple texture. $24 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles 2015
Brilliant, medium green/gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of honeysuckle, peach, and pear with supporting notes of blanched almonds, citrus zest, and oak. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of nuts and oak. The finish is long and lingering with flavors of butterscotch and oak. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with an opulent texture. $24 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Carlos Serres Blanco Rioja 2015
Brilliant, pale golden straw color. The nose is filled with ripe and tart orchard fruits featuring green apple, pear, white peach, and bright citrus fruits. The palate concurs with the nose delivering a vibrant, slightly tart fruit-driven core with waves of green fruit and bright acidity. Medium-bodied with a perfect balance of fruit and bright acidity delivered in a wine with modest alcohol. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Ktima Kir-Yianni Samaropetra Vyd. Roditis & Sauvignon Blanc Florina 2015
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is wonderfully fresh and crisp offering scents of hay, green apple, tomato leaf, and mineral with supporting notes of tropical fruits and lime zest. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright, fruit-driven core that brings citrus notes ranging from red grapefruit to lime to the party. Medium-bodied with vibrant, crisp acidity giving this wine perfect balance and a steely finish. $18 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Esprit de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2013
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
Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2014
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, golden straw color. The aromatics perfectly marry tart and acidic fruits with rich, juicy, and sweet fruit. Waves of white peach, green melon, pear, and mangosteen, fill the nose being supported by honeycomb, fresh herbs, mineral, and lemon zest. The palate is the perfect realization of the promise made by the nose delivering a lush but vibrant fruit-driven core with waves of mineral, herbs, and citrus and mild skin tannins. Medium-bodied with perfect balance and long, lingering fruit and herbal notes. $27 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas Blanc Paso Robles 2014
Brilliant, pale golden straw color. The nose is subtle but complex with interwoven waves of fresh citrus, pear, and grapefruit with supporting notes of tropical fruits, mineral, green melon, and hints of candied ginger. The palate echoes the nose delivering a fresh and vibrant fruit core with generous portions of citrus and mineral to keep it very fresh and lively. Medium-bodied with perfect balance and long lingering flavors that are never weighty. $20 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Falesco Vitiano Bianco Umbria IGP 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is wonderfully fresh and aromatic with scents of spring flowers, ripe pear, sweet grapefruit juice, lime zest, and white peach. The palate echoes the nose delivering a vibrant, fruit-driven core with zesty citrus notes on the flanks and a bright herbal finish. Medium-bodied and crisp with generous fruit and a perfect dose of bright acidity. $12 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Rocks! By Cornerstone White California 2014
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is incredibly floral with ripe peaches, pear, star fruit, melon, and pineapple with a balancing citrus zest. The palate echoes the nose offering a lush and ripe fruit core that is more tropical than the nose with lime zest and tangerine notes rising on the finish. It's certainly fresh and fruity with generous proportions without ever being heavy. It delivers a vibrant dose of acidity that keeps it fresh and ever so quaffable. $15 – 4 Stars – 91 points
