Ridge Vineyards 2021 Grenache Blanc

This is young, and gets better and better with some aeration. The nose shows white stone fruits, lime, beeswax, citrus, and white flowers. The palate is just shy of moderate in weight with florals, citrus, and nectarine coming to the front on this quite appealing white. D&M Tasting Notes

77% Grenache Blanc, 18% Picpoul, 5% Roussanne

The 2019 Grenache Blanc Adelaida Vineyard combines 77% Grenache Blanc with 18% Picpoul and 5% Roussanne. It gives fresh orchard fruits with touches of beeswax, dried flowers and spices on the nose, and the light-bodied palate offers intense, earth-laced flavors with a touch of anchoring texture and a long, uplifted finish. This has enough character to drink on its own straight from bottle but will pair well with a wide variety of foods. 880 cases were made. 92 PointsErin Brooks, Wine Advocate, February 2021