Curran, Grenache Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley 2005

Platinum.

Lightly baked apple, hints of almond paste and pear on the nose. Smells fleshy.

Then flavors of white grape jelly, pear and driving mineral/acid structure. Sweet/tart tug of war throughout. Ultimately quite refreshing, with yellow citrus zest flavors kicking in forcefully.

This is all over the place - in a good sense. Like reading Nietzsche, can't figure out what's coming next.

Day 3 - As might be expected, fleshier pear action on the nose and in the mouth. Major acid/mineral cut balances fruit sweetness. Long and chewy.

Refreshing, interesting, flavorful. All kinds of foodie options.


$26