Pale straw in color with green inflections, this wine is fresh, pure and vibrant. Its nose begins with yellow grapefruit and honeydew melon, followed by sage, tarragon and parsley. There is a lovely green tone to this wine that is not due to unripeness. It is light bodied with pleasantly jolting acidity and a medium-length finish. This wine’s minerality means it is great with food, especially seafood and salads. Its many layers are in the process of unfolding as evidenced by the medium-plus finish.
This wine has an opaque core with a lightly hazy appearance. The nose is slightly unusual but attractive with notes of cola, earth, licorice, cinnamon and evergreen. Its focus is on the savory, not the fruity, components. The wine has a delicate ripeness on the attack, emphasizing the sweet oak treatment that’s more obvious on the palate. Medium bodied and not at all heavy, it’s brightened by medium acidity. Drink while still über-fresh.