2022 Avivo White Wine, USA, California, Lodi, Wine Review

The label lists the grapes as regeneratively grown and also lists that as one of two ingredients (the other a tiny bit of SO2). It is 100% Vermentino sourced from Ledbetter Family Vineyards in Lodi, California. Prior vintages are labelled as Vermentino but this one as White Wine. They are in the process of being Demeter Certified Biodynamic. Pale straw/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with peach, almond, and slight citrus. Light to medium bodied. Slightly oily texture. On the palate, there is moderate acidity with flavors of peach with a slight bitter almond on the finish. This wine is nice on its own and works well with lighter foods. It went well with a vegetable wrap. Drink over the next two years.

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A-

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Vintage:

2022

Current Price:

$24.00USD

2016 Denner Theresa, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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One of the great white Rhone wines from California. 50% Roussanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 10% Vermentino, 10% Picpoul, 10% Marsanne. Green gold in color. The nose has slight limes with some citrus and slight wax. On the palate, this has a wonderful plush texture with great crispness on the wine. Deep and complex despite its youth, it unwinds in the glass. Slightly oily. Long finish. Works with or without foods. This will likely age well, but is so good now, I don't think it gets better, just different.

2015 Denner Theresa, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2015

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30% Rousanne, 25% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 15% Picpoul, and 10% Vermentino. This is one of my favorite (mostly) Rhone white wines from Paso Robles. Light golden in color. The nose is really nice with peaches, slight canned peaches, a nice minerals streak, some vanilla candle and some lemon peel. On the palate, this has a great oily texture. Slightly viscous. An excellent crispness. Depth and complexity. Do not serve this too cold as the complexity really comes out when the wine starts to get over 60F. Peaches, lemons, and minerals. Long finish. Great with food.

2021 Neal Family Vineyards Vermentino Rutherford Dust Vineyard, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

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A-

Current Price:

$38.00USD

What a beautiful take on Vermentino. Decidedly California in style, but the wine bears some resemblance to the classic Italian versions. Light golden in color with some green hues. Medium bodied. The nose has a bit of citrus (tangerine) along with slight guava notes. Slightly viscous. Excellent cut. On the palate, more lemon than tangerine with nice underlying minerality. Lively acidity but no sharp edges makes this very easy to drink. The acidity and minerality set this apart from so many Napa whites. Nice finish. Consumed over two nights, this was even better on night 2. This

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