There are loads of fresh-cut pineapple and white florals on the nose. Pineapple and peach are sweet, white grapefruit pith bitter, and florals dancing above, on the palate. Mouth-feel is rounds and full. This is a buy-by-the-case crowd pleaser for any warm weather event. Drink with barbecued shrimp. Recommended. 89
The color is a pretty light gold. The nose show pear and mango, with hints of pepper in the background. It shows round and soft on the palate, with ripe pear, hints of mango, and the lightest touch of sweet lemon. The finish is fruity, with a jalapeño tingle around
This is a delightfully complex and delicious wine. The nose shows apples, pears, and honeysuckle. It's tighter on the palate and could clearly continue to get more round and open over 2-3 years. On the palate it leads with green apples, firm pear, with lemon zest on the mid-palate. The
The color is pale, barely a straw yellow. Vigonier and Semillon shine through on the nose, redolent with honeysuckle and guava. Sauvignon Blanc makes a showing with a bit of cut grass in the back. On the palate, tropical fruits, guava and pineapple, join crisp pear and hints of white
Color is a very pretty very pale gold. The nose is rich with classic Viognier tropical fruit. Meyer Lemon, guava, and fried plantains come out on the palate. The balance between citrus and tropics will make it welcome on many tables. Drink with baked chicken with peaches. Recommended. 88 points.
A blend of stone and citrus fruits show on the nose. On the palate, minerality shines through, blending with white peach and Meyer lemon. This is a well-crafted bottle of wine at a great price. Drink with simply poached white fish. Recommended. 88 points. DBH WHO: J Vineyards & Winery
The nose shows tremendous florals, honeysuckle and magnolia. Fruits on the palate are soft ad tropical, with guava, mango, and fried plantain. There is enough Meyer Lemon to give an zippy background, but not enough to distract from the exotic fruits. This is a truly lovely wine, soft and exotic,
Aromas of honeysuckle, magnolias, and peaches show on the nose. The palate is complex, as peach, nectarine, and tarragon dance around a mineral spine and salinity that will pair beautifully with oysters. Highly Recommended. 91 points. DBH WHO: Troon Vineyard WHAT: Vermentino, Marsanne WHEN: 2016 DESIGNATION: Cuvée Rolle WHERE: Applegate