Let this come to room temperature. Wonderful honeysuckle and caramelized pear nose. Quite viscous on entry. Not over the top but a more round type of white rhone. Stone fruit and nectar leads to minerality at the core. Warm finish of cinnamon spices and a lanolin note.
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Blind Night (Kevin): Light golden yellow color. Aromas of waxy tropical fruit. Tastes of apple, honey, lemon, and melon. Limestone minerality. Well balanced. Elegant mid palate and finish. A blend of 59% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, and 16% Picpoul Blanc. 14% alcohol. My first contribution of the night.
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An impressive fruit basket that includes kiwi, star fruit and melon. Wonderful scents of fresh cut white flowers and grapefruit. Pretty honeysuckle sings delicately throughout this delicious Cuvee Blanc. A crisp, on point finish that is refreshing, yet understated. Terry Hoage tasting room - Paso Robles Harvest Festival
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Straw yellow color. Subt nose of meyer lemon. Tastes of melon, pear, lemon and orange zest. Very well balanced. Impressive mid palate depth. Rich elegant finish with very nice complexity. Probably the finest white produced by the Hoage's to date. Highly recommended.
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10/17/2015 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 89 Points
This has aged nicely. There is a hint of citrus and nice acidity. There is lots of life left on this wine.
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6/28/2015 - mattdathan wrote: 92 Points
Drinking very well - mature, integrated...lovely!
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1/23/2013 - STM82 wrote: 91 Points
Let this come to room temperature. Wonderful honeysuckle and caramelized pear nose. Quite viscous on entry. Not over the top but a more round type of white rhone. Stone fruit and nectar leads to minerality at the core. Warm finish of cinnamon spices and a lanolin note.
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11/4/2012 - michelleee wrote: 91 Points
Nose is at first ripe pear, then pineapple and green apple. Nose implies a sweetness, but taste is dry. Nice minerality, with a citrus finish.
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11/3/2012 - manonthemoon wrote: 86 Points
Lots of fruit and spice, not my favorite blend.
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5/11/2012 - mpsocal Likes this wine: 89 Points
good wine. Creamy with citrus notes.
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11/24/2011 - bwr1966 wrote: 85 Points
Not sure why but not very good. There wine is usually outstanding. Maybe stick to the Syrah.
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6/29/2011 - rmodak wrote: 91 Points
Great freshness with bright stone fruit, waxy minerals and lively acidity. Drink now.
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2/16/2011 - kstoddard Likes this wine: 93 Points
Blind Night (Kevin): Light golden yellow color. Aromas of waxy tropical fruit. Tastes of apple, honey, lemon, and melon. Limestone minerality. Well balanced. Elegant mid palate and finish. A blend of 59% Grenache Blanc, 25% Roussanne, and 16% Picpoul Blanc. 14% alcohol. My first contribution of the night.
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2/16/2011 - jeff nowak wrote: 93 Points
double blind. grenache blanc + roussanne + picpoul. grapefruit, lemon, lime, modest minerality, surprisingly complex. quite fetching.
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10/17/2010 - wine maestro wrote: 88 Points
An impressive fruit basket that includes kiwi, star fruit and melon. Wonderful scents of
fresh cut white flowers and grapefruit. Pretty honeysuckle sings delicately throughout
this delicious Cuvee Blanc. A crisp, on point finish that is refreshing, yet understated.
Terry Hoage tasting room - Paso Robles Harvest Festival
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9/5/2010 - goofy Yno wrote: 91 Points
nice balance with some minerality
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8/7/2010 - kstoddard wrote: 93 Points
59% Grenache Blanc, 25% Grenache Blanc, and 16% Picpoul Blanc. Straw yellow color. Pretty tropical fruit nose. Tastes of pear, melon, apple, and lime. Rich carmelized mid palate. Well balanxed. Long complex finish.
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7/23/2010 - kstoddard Likes this wine: 93 Points
Straw yellow color. Subt nose of meyer lemon. Tastes of melon, pear, lemon and orange zest. Very well balanced. Impressive mid palate depth. Rich elegant finish with very nice complexity. Probably the finest white produced by the Hoage's to date. Highly recommended.
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7/23/2010 - goofy Yno wrote: 93 Points
floral, rose nose, full round mouth with good acidity, balance. nice finish
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