This spring, Dundee Hills winemaker Russell Gladhart – who has taken over those duties from his wife program – releases this reserve expression of Pinot Blanc. He pressed the lot whole cluster and fermented in a trio of neutral oak barrels. Also, no malolactic fermentation was allowed, and that’s obvious. Often, Pinot Blanc is presented as a demur white wine. Here, the delicate aromas of elderflower, alyssum, orange and kiwi fruit. Inside, it’s quite racy with flavors of navel orange, Granny Smith apple and kiwi. The acidity is appropriate and lovely, leading to a finish of rhubarb. Reach for this refreshing wine with shellfish or while on the deck.
Rating: Excellent
Production: 55 cases
Alcohol: 13%
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