Pale yellow. Fresh and expressive nose with apple/pear notes and a hint of lanolin revealing the presence of Chardonnay blended with Sauvignon Blanc. Light body, very fresh fruity taste, perfectly dry with a mineral edge that gives it structure. Ready now.
Bright straw in colour with a slightly reductive spicy Mirabel plum and citrus nose and barnyard notes; medium-bodied, dry, apple, green pineapple and lemon flavours with a fresh, acidic finish.
White florals, white honey and wet rocks lead this approachable, just off-dry Vouvray, kept in stainless to brighten and sharpen Chenin's characteristic acidity. Acids are on full display here, pulling the candied lemon, medicinal white cherry, pear gummies sweetness that slows down the palate along to a snappy finish. A bit sweet and sour; chill well.
Light straw in colour with an earthy, minerally citrus nose augmented by forest floor notes; medium-bodied, dry, with lemon, cut grass and grapefruit flavours.
Scents of pear with subdued floral and mineral notes yield to apple and pear flavours delivered in a clean, well-balanced, medium weight package. Pair with shellfish, lighter seafood and picnic fare.
The trending white wine in Italy these days is Pecorino (which is also the name of a cheese). Pale straw in colour, it has a spicy bouquet of peach with oak notes; medium-bodied with a smoky, floral, peach flavour, it finishes on a delightful note of lilacs.
Native to southern Marche/northern Abruzzo, this grape was near extinction before a handful of producers resurrected it. This Passerino is grown on north facing (cooler) sandy soils, approximately 100 m above sea level. Meadow grasses, quince and ripe white peach are slicked with a firm coat of lees and lifted with white pepper to a spiced, lightly bitter finish. This is a touch loose and watery on the mid palate. I would love to see this under screw cap rather than a short plastic cork.