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Vaco Urbano 2015 Grenache Blanc
Winery: Vaco Urbano
Grape(s): 100% Grenache Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
Fragrances of citrus fruits, peaches, tart apples, and minerals rise up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of peach, green apple, and passion fruit that combine with elements of minerals, citrus zest, and herbs. Lively with a crisp acidity, baked halibut or sole would make a fine pairing. 168 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Vaco Urbano 2015 "CoCoBlanc" Blend
Winery: Vaco Urbano
Grape(s): 65% Marsanne & 35% Roussanne
Region: Contra Costa County, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruit, grapefruit, tart apple, and white blossoms greet the senses. The palate showcases flavors of lime, lemon, and green apple that flow into suggestions of minerals and fresh bread. A bright white with a food-friendly acidity, open a bottle with your favorite shellfish. 168 cases produced.
Rating: 89

Steele 2015 "Writer's Block" Rousanne
Winery: Steele
Grape(s): 100% Rousanne
Region: Lake County, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromas of pears, peaches, and melons mingle with suggestions of white blossoms and baking spices on the nose. Flavors of peach, honeydew, and pear unfold into elements of spring flowers and Asian spice on the palate. A round and floral white, pair it with grilled poultry. 500 cases were made.
Rating: 89

Fore Family 2014 Grenache Blanc
Winery: Fore Family
Grape(s): 100% Grenache Blanc
Region: Lake County, Ca
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 25-30

Review:
Aromatics of honeydews, pears, and apples meld with a hint of honey on the nose. With a sip, flavors of green apple, pear, and melon open up into expressions of citrus zest and honey. Offering approachable fruit and a moderate acidity, a veggie stir fry would make a good companion. 188 cases produced.
Rating: 87

Tablas Creek 2013 Esprit Blanc
Winery: Tablas Creek
Grape(s): 71% Roussanne, 21% Grenache Blanc, & 8% Picpoul Blanc
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 40-45

Review:
The nose offers a bouquet of peaches, tropical fruits, sweet spices, and herbs. The palate brings forth flavors of white peach, passion fruit, and citrus fruit that combine with notes of caramel, clove, and herbs. Delivering a rich mouth-feel and balanced acidity, match this wine up with Chicken Piccata. 2,200 cases were made.
Rating: 90

Tablas Creek 2013 Roussanne
Winery: Tablas Creek
Grape(s): 100% Roussanne
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 30-35

Review:
Notes of pears and peaches meld with hints of spring flowers and minerals on the nose. Flavors of pear and white peach coalesce with undertones of honeysuckle, spice, and minerals on the palate. A lush and floral wine, enjoy a glass with fresh oysters. 700 cases produced.
Rating: 88

Hunt Cellars 2013 "Twilight Time" Viognier
Winery: Hunt Cellars 2013 "Twilight Time" Viognier
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 35-40

Review:
Aromas of apricots, pears, and peaches combine with hints of cream and dried coconut on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of pear, honeydew, and peach that interweave with elements of toasted coconut and spring flowers. Rich and round, open a bottle with grilled swordfish.
Rating: 91

Vina Robles 2015 "Roseum" Rosé
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 95% Syrah & 5% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Cranberry, strawberry, and candied cherry aromas combine with whispers of wild grasses on the nose . A sip reveals flavors of raspberries, cranberries, and sweet cherries, accented by a hint of fresh herbs. A mouth-filling rosé with a welcoming acidity, match it up with a grilled shrimp salad. 692 cases produced.
Rating: 87