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• BHRH Likes this wine: 93 points

  February 14, 2019 - Terrific l'Avion! Very perfumed nose of candied tangerines and honey. Very rich on the palate with apricot candy and a bit of citrus, maybe with some almonds. Honeysuckle finish that is long and rich. only slight drawback is lack of acidity, but this was superb with lobster tail in garlic butter! Seems to have lots of life left, but why wait?!!

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• davesmith1957 Likes this wine: 92 points

  December 20, 2015 - Unctuous, full and balanced

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• budh wrote:

  November 21, 2015 - Strange - I really liked the regular 12 Stolpman Roussanne, but I don't care for the L'Avion - probably because of the very pronounced perfumey after-taste and lower acidity - like many Viogniers. Aromas include honeysuckle, pear, stone fruit, nut, waxy notes and perfume. Full body, medium acidity. Long perfume, herbal finish - but not one that I care for. I keep hoping to develop a taste for this style of Viogniers and Roussannes, but it ain't happening.... I prefer higher acidity and less perfume.

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• GTFreek wrote:

  October 1, 2015 - Medium plus nose shows honey, candied orange, waxy hazelnut, sweet spice, lavender. Palate is lovely, big flavors, candied citrus fruit, lemon/orange, apricot as well, honeysuckle, almond shavings, acidity medium or lower (it's the grape), finish medium plus, complexity medium plus. Very good QPR.

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• JonnyG Likes this wine: 91 points

  May 9, 2015 - At this early stage, the wine is fresh and straightforward, perhaps evidencing the oak too overtly. Over time, the sweet wood notes should subside and a more typical waxiness emerge, after which this should be really enjoyable.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2012
• Type White
• Producer Stolpman
• Varietal Roussanne
• Designation L'Avion
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Central Coast
• Appellation Ballard Canyon
• UPC Code 890095000012

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• In Cellars 87 (24%)
• Consumed 281 (76%)

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