Best Buy! Wade Wolfe began his PGV blend with the 1998 vintage, and it’s turned into his flagship wine — thanks in large part to its earned wine list placement at Anthony’s Restaurants via longtime wine director Lane Hoss. Wolfe’s decades of working with Crawford Vineyard maintains consistency, and here it’s a 50/50 split. The steely approach accentuates the blend of Fuji apple, white peach and apricot as the burst of Meyer lemon in the finish easily deals with the barely perceptible residual sugar (0.6%). While Wolfe approaches it as an aperitif, it’s also ideal with fish tacos. “It’s just a classic, well-made white wine,” one judge stated. Qualifying awards: Bellingham NW (best of show, double gold)
Rating: Double Platinum • 95 points
Production: 3,500 cases
Alcohol: 12.5%
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