Troon Vineyard Extended Lees Aged Grenache Blanc Applegate Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of pineapple, pear, and slate with supporting notes of yellow plum, lychee, citrus zest, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of orange peel, apricot, white peach, quince paste, lemon curd, and hints of bees wax. The finish is long and lingering. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with an opulent texture. $40 – 5 Stars – 98 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2022
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium gold/green color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of citrus zest and lemon curd with supporting notes of slate, lemon grass, and spring flowers, with hints of ginger, and jasmine. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, grapefruit, green apple, and bees wax. The finish is crisp with subtle apple skin tannins and tart citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4.5 Stars – 95 points
Robert Hall Cavern Select Sparkling Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2020
Brilliant, light gold color with a fine bead of bubbles. The nose is moderately intense, offering scents of lemon curd and citrus zest with supporting notes of meringue and persimmon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of lemon, tropical fruit, candied ginger, and bees wax. The finish is tart with hints of brioche. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $40 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Tablas Creek Grenache 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 lemon curd and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest, meringue, lemon grass, guava, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, bees wax, pear skins, and hints of quince. The finish is tart with dry tannins. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Paso Robles 2019
See the Full BevX Featured ReviewBrilliant, medium green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of green apple and fresh herbs with supporting notes of lemon curd, honeysuckle, and wet river stones. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon drops, apricot stone, and tea biscuits. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. We have always been fond of the Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc but this year's goes to eleven! $30 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2018
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple and grapefruit with supporting notes of lemon grass, soursop, tarragon, and mineral. The palate confirms the nose delivering a green fruit-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon curd, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering with bright citrus notes. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $35 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2017
Brilliant, medium gold/green color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, citrus zest, and pear with supporting notes of lime and slate. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of apple and kiwi. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a waxy texture. $35 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Tablas Creek Grenache Blanc Adelaida District 2016
Brilliant, light straw color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of green apple, spring flowers, and wet stones with supporting notes of citrus zest, pineapple, and lychee. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruit-driven core with flavors of tropical fruits and bright mineral notes. The finish is long with trailing ripe fruit and orange zest. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. Made with 100% Grenache Blanc. $30 – 4 Stars – 93 points
