A gentle and very clear canary-yellow color with aromas that are also gentle, soave, and floral, demanding concentration to identify all the nuanced tonalities. The mouthfeel has lively acidity, with sweetness that is not overpowering; flavors are subtle yet persistent, leading to a very clean aftertaste. Additional notes include spice, stone fruit, a hint of honey, white flowers, wild roses, passion fruit, and dried strawberries. It’s vibrant, juicy, silky, and barely medium-bodied, with a refreshing, weightless yet impactful finish.
Food Pairings:
- Ideal with fruit-based desserts, but its off-dry style also complements spicy Asian dishes, seafood, pork, poultry, salads, green vegetables, and mild cheeses.
Critics Reviews:
- Aggregated critic score: 88/100 (from 2 critics). Doctorwine (88 points, 2016 tasting): Praised for its gentle aromas and lively acidity. Wine Spectator (score not specified in detail). User ratings on CellarTracker average around 90-92 points, with comments like “Spice, stone fruit, a hint of honey, white flowers… a finish that runs and is so refreshing. Weightless but impactful” (2023); some note variability in maturity.
Drink Window:
- 2015-2028; currently at peak for well-stored bottles, with good acidity supporting further aging in ideal conditions, but drink soon to enjoy freshness.
