This medium-deep colored white has a smattering of straw, gingerbread, green apple and asparagus tips in its bouquet. The palate is round and creamy, with gentle floral nuances, packs of dried apricots and oodles of yeastiness. Though low in alcohol, it feels full bodied, with notable viscosity. It’s only the pleasantly and searingly dry finish that cuts through this wine’s serious substance to remind one it’s really a rather light style. The savory, waxy and lingering finish is delightfully gastronomic. All said, the fresh fruit is nonetheless borderline fading, and this may be reaching its prime, so drink up now–2018.

— Published (1/19/2017)