Brilliant straw-yellow. Bright and incisive on the fragrant nose, displaying lively citrus and orchard fruit and floral qualities, along with a chalky mineral overtone. Sharply focused and energetic in the mouth, displaying strong, minerally lift to the zesty orange, Anjou pear and honeysuckle flavors. Shows very good delineation and tangy cut on the persistent finish, which echoes the floral and pear notes. (JR)

Fresh and juicy, like biting into a Honeycrisp apple, with terrific purity and freshness at the core, and hints of pear, white tea and lemon verbena. Drink now. (MW)

Taking things up a notch, the 2017 Grenache Blanc has some solid richness and heft as well as classy notes of green apples, citrus blossom, and crushed rocks. It’s elegant, beautifully balanced, and vibrant, with a terrific mix of both richness and freshness.