2017 Kenefick Ranch Pickett Road

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 90 points

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  2/12/2024 - oakville72 wrote:

  I was intrigued by this 6-year-old Rhône blend (at the time of tasting) because of its origins, blend and producer, from whom I've never tasted a wine. Bottled in clear glass — never a good idea for a white — it showed quite a bit of caramel color. There is obvious oxidation in the nose as well as in the taste, but it made me think of the style of wine that was once favored in traditional Frascati. More like a fino Sherry than a Rhône, if one is accepting of the "old style" of white wine making, this is certainly interesting. However, the wine is on its downside: a warning to the wise.

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  6/4/2019 - DougSamuel Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Very pale yellow color. White florals, light citrus; pineapple. wax. very clean nose. Mouth feel is oily and medium body, but finishes with a brisk acidity on the side palate. Lemon zest, verbena, key lime, and a close of apricot. Very interesting wine that is hard to categorize (likely owing to the very unique set of varietals in this blend- Grenache Blanc, marsanne, viognier). Nice sipping wine as it has nice acid, but more body than a Sauvignon Blanc.

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