Pale lemon in color, this wine shows a light mineral character that’s backed by scents of yuzu, leafy herbs and cactus. This wine’s attack does just that, immediately spreading out and saturating the palate with flavors of wet stones, mirabelle plums and Poire Williams. Unoaked but full in flavor, it shows there is a satisfying middle ground between lean and mineral and sappy and oaky. It’s just slightly watery on the moderate finish, but otherwise it ticks all the boxes. Drink now–2018.

— Published (4/26/2017)