Too old! This wine is only good within 3 years of vintage date. The 2016 is beginning to turn yellow rather than its normal clear, light green. Very little fruit and almost completely green hay and grassy flavors. These bottles were chalky, dried out and kaput!
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At first glance the wine was closed and bitter, perhaps slightly too chilled. Upon a second attempt the second day, and allowing the bottle to sit at room temperature, the aromatics started to shine. Aerated for several minutes. Prominent mineral and floral notes carry the wine though the finish, joined by lemongrass, hints of melon and plenty of acidity. Interesting.
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N: Lanolin like overlay to earthiness; Intensity lurking?
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE frt met by a crisp acidity which certainly defines the wine into & through the LONG, init very, VERY slightly tart finish which is ULT mitigated by a refined swtness. Classically done for now & probably through '20, though probably BEST for those with a high tolerance for acidity. 13.5% ABV; My EXC-. 90 pts WS & a "Best Buy", 89-91 WA (Dunnuck), & 88 WE @ $14. [While this vendor's $11.99 is competitive, wine-searcher does currently show a source @ $10.95.]
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Initially tasted around cellar temp showing itself to be quite floral with a slight oiliness and fairly high acidity to finish. From the fridge the following day and I prefer it colder. Nice and crisp and refreshing. Would make for a good patio wine at this temp
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Light yellow color. Aromas of white flowers, sea breeze, clean laundry, on top of green apples and peaches. Pleasantly waxy texture but bright acidity, nice balance, and I get papaya and green apples drizzled with lime. Notes of chalk dust, dandelion, cut flower stems. Delicious, crisp, a reliable buy each vintage. Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu.
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12/14/2022 - Sanlucar Does not like this wine: 86 Points
Too old! This wine is only good within 3 years of vintage date. The 2016 is beginning to turn yellow rather than its normal clear, light green. Very little fruit and almost completely green hay and grassy flavors. These bottles were chalky, dried out and kaput!
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9/27/2019 - Neras Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice. Very good value.
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6/9/2019 - Neras wrote: 88 Points
Pleasant entry wine.
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2/22/2019 - Dionysusx Likes this wine: 89 Points
At first glance the wine was closed and bitter, perhaps slightly too chilled. Upon a second attempt the second day, and allowing the bottle to sit at room temperature, the aromatics started to shine.
Aerated for several minutes. Prominent mineral and floral notes carry the wine though the finish, joined by lemongrass, hints of melon and plenty of acidity.
Interesting.
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1/5/2019 - srh Likes this wine:
Taste New Wines, Part 2 (San Diego Wine Co.): TOO cold
N: Lanolin like overlay to earthiness; Intensity lurking?
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with NICE frt met by a crisp acidity which certainly defines the wine into & through the LONG, init very, VERY slightly tart finish which is ULT mitigated by a refined swtness. Classically done for now & probably through '20, though probably BEST for those with a high tolerance for acidity. 13.5% ABV; My EXC-. 90 pts WS & a "Best Buy", 89-91 WA (Dunnuck), & 88 WE @ $14. [While this vendor's $11.99 is competitive, wine-searcher does currently show a source @ $10.95.]
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9/15/2018 - wine_454 wrote:
Beautifully light straw in color, notes of strawberry, with a smooth dance across the palate.
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6/11/2018 - Onthelees Likes this wine:
consummed two weeks ago. Recall floral aromas and flavors, silky mouthfeel, honey and and a very good QPR
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6/10/2018 - MSheridan Likes this wine: 89 Points
Initially tasted around cellar temp showing itself to be quite floral with a slight oiliness and fairly high acidity to finish.
From the fridge the following day and I prefer it colder. Nice and crisp and refreshing. Would make for a good patio wine at this temp
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11/4/2017 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 87 Points
Light yellow color. Aromas of white flowers, sea breeze, clean laundry, on top of green apples and peaches. Pleasantly waxy texture but bright acidity, nice balance, and I get papaya and green apples drizzled with lime. Notes of chalk dust, dandelion, cut flower stems. Delicious, crisp, a reliable buy each vintage. Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Macabeu.
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