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"A vibrant nose of fruitcake and fig, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sweet ... "A vibrant nose of fruitcake and fig, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sweet spice. The mouth has black cherry and wild strawberry fruit, cocoa powder, and a crunchy brightness like bursts of pomegranate seeds. The finish shows a briary, herby note... more

"An immediately appealing nose of poached pear, crystallized pineapple, honeys... "An immediately appealing nose of poached pear, crystallized pineapple, honeysuckle and a touch of sweet oak. On the palate, luscious and textured, with honey, green apple, and graham cracker flavors, solid acidity, and a little dancing mango-like... more

"A pretty peach color, a touch deeper than most recent vintages. On the nose, ... "A pretty peach color, a touch deeper than most recent vintages. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of fresh nectarine, wild strawberry, and jasmine. The mouth is rich with fruit but dry and bright, with flavors of strawberry tart and salted watermelon,... more

"A plush nose equally balanced between Grenache Blanc and Viognier: apricot an... "A plush nose equally balanced between Grenache Blanc and Viognier: apricot and ripe pear, oyster shell minerality, and a little pithy note. On the palate, white grapefruit and honeycrisp apple, anise, chamomile, orange oil, and a chalky mineral... more

"A pretty, savory nose of black pepper and teriyaki marinade. Lovely on the pa... "A pretty, savory nose of black pepper and teriyaki marinade. Lovely on the palate with black fruit and black licorice in front, leavened by plum skin acids and a finish with sweet sarsaparilla and smoky oolong tea notes. It is somehow both serious... more

"A serious nose of pipe tobacco, both red and black currant, licorice, and a l... "A serious nose of pipe tobacco, both red and black currant, licorice, and a little minty lift. The mouth is on point with flavors of black raspberry, mint chocolate, meat drippings, and loamy earth. Deep and full but structured as well, with fine-... more

"A plush nose of buttered popcorn, white flowers, melon, and salted caramel. O... "A plush nose of buttered popcorn, white flowers, melon, and salted caramel. On the palate, a burst of sweet bright fruit like baked lemon squares with additional notes of honeydew melon and crushed rock. The long finish shows lemongrass and mineral... more

"An immediately appealing nose, clearly expressive of Roussanne in its notes o... "An immediately appealing nose, clearly expressive of Roussanne in its notes of beeswax, jasmine, and sweet spice. On the palate, good weight and texture, with flavors of peach pit, lanolin, a little kiss of oak, and a clean river stone-like... more

"A pretty pale peach color. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of white peach, ros... "A pretty pale peach color. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of white peach, rose hip, mandarin blossom, and broken rock. The mouth is lovely with flavors of fresh apricot, sweetgrass, and all the parts of a wild strawberry patch, from fruit to leaves... more

"A high-toned nose with tropical fruit and spice at the fore, showing notes of... "A high-toned nose with tropical fruit and spice at the fore, showing notes of camphor, lemongrass, mandarin, and pineapple. The mouth shows kiwi and fresh apricot fruit, then bright pithy acids and chalky minerals. Blend: 40% Grenache Blanc, 29%... more

"There is a warmth and invitation to the nose that is a signature of Mourvèdre... "There is a warmth and invitation to the nose that is a signature of Mourvèdre, with notes of currant reduction, sarsaparilla, sun warmed chaparral, and new leather. The mouth is both deep and well delineated, with flavors of plum compote, salty... more

"The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2021 Esprit de Tablas Blanc is the winery's flagshi... "The Tablas Creek Vineyard 2021 Esprit de Tablas Blanc is the winery's flagship white blend, chosen from the top lots of five white Rhone varieties propagated from budwood cuttings from the Château de Beaucastel estate. Roussanne provides the core... more

"A deep nose of honeycomb, baked pear, white flowers, lemongrass, vanilla bean... "A deep nose of honeycomb, baked pear, white flowers, lemongrass, vanilla bean, and key lime pie. The palate is rich and broad but with lift too, with flavors of fresh apricot, crème brûlée, preserved lemon, citrus pith, chalky minerals. The finish... more

"An expressive nose with both red fruit and darker elements, like raspberries ... "An expressive nose with both red fruit and darker elements, like raspberries rolled in cocoa powder, with additional notes of fresh fig, herbes de Provence, and a floral violet note. The mouth is pretty and has an appealing wildness, like salted... more

"A beautiful deep peach color. On the nose, an appealing mix of yellow raspber... "A beautiful deep peach color. On the nose, an appealing mix of yellow raspberry and yellow roses, cranberry and sweet spice. The mouth is luscious but electric too, with flavors or raspberry and salted watermelon, creamy texture, and a vibrant line... more

"There is a warmth and invitation to the nose that is a signature of Mourvèdre... "There is a warmth and invitation to the nose that is a signature of Mourvèdre, with notes of currant reduction, sarsaparilla, sun-warmed chaparral, and new leather. The mouth is both deep and well-delineated, with flavors of plum compote, salty... more