Halter Ranch
Estate Bottled Adelaida District Grenache Blanc
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
This wine is tinted very lightly, a soft yellow-gold. The nose is fascinating, full of savory goodness. Besides the Meyer lemon and apricot notes, there is a nice salinity among the aromas and an interesting lanolin aspect. Minerals abound, of course. The palate is juicy, dry as a bone and savory, with more of that crazy salinity and a healthy dose of acidity, razor sharp. The mineral notes come through forcefully. For pairing, I think any kind of seafood would do nicely, especially crustaceans. I would start every meal with this wine if I could.
This wine is tinted very lightly, a soft yellow-gold. The nose is fascinating, full of savory goodness. Besides the Meyer lemon and apricot notes, there is a nice salinity among the aromas and an interesting lanolin aspect. Minerals abound, of course. The palate is juicy, dry as a bone and savory, with more of that crazy salinity and a healthy dose of acidity, razor sharp. The mineral notes come through forcefully. For pairing, I think any kind of seafood would do nicely, especially crustaceans. I would start every meal with this wine if I could.
Dec 17th, 2023
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It was funny but I was debating whether to buy this wine or the Ridge #Grenacheblanc and when I looked at @Delectable Wine it would seem that the Ridge wine sources their fruit from these vineyards? The price was about $5 less for this wine and people seem to like it equally or more on Delectable. I enjoyed it. I tasted it side by side with the Margerum M5 Grenache Blanc blend and I personally prefer the Margerum which I found crunchier, more lively aromátics. I believe this wine should be drink in its youth, I didn’t see any room for positive development.
It was funny but I was debating whether to buy this wine or the Ridge #Grenacheblanc and when I looked at @Delectable Wine it would seem that the Ridge wine sources their fruit from these vineyards? The price was about $5 less for this wine and people seem to like it equally or more on Delectable. I enjoyed it. I tasted it side by side with the Margerum M5 Grenache Blanc blend and I personally prefer the Margerum which I found crunchier, more lively aromátics. I believe this wine should be drink in its youth, I didn’t see any room for positive development.
Mar 27th, 2021
Gorgeous Grenache Blanc. THIS is what Paso is good for. Good value too, MSRP is in the mid 20s.
Gorgeous Grenache Blanc. THIS is what Paso is good for. Good value too, MSRP is in the mid 20s.
Jul 10th, 2019
Light bodied. It has a lovely honey taste coupled with peach. Highly drinkable.
Light bodied. It has a lovely honey taste coupled with peach. Highly drinkable.
1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2020
Honeydew vanilla. Delicious and balanced. Excellent with gruyere.
Honeydew vanilla. Delicious and balanced. Excellent with gruyere.
1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2019Creamy mouthfeel and damn good balance.
Creamy mouthfeel and damn good balance.
1 person found it helpfulJan 26th, 2018
Rhone white blend.. Surprisingly, Sauv blanc notes on the nose, bright fruit, citrus and pungent. On the palate showing the weight of the Rhone varietals with lots of minerality and nice acid. Good juice.
Rhone white blend.. Surprisingly, Sauv blanc notes on the nose, bright fruit, citrus and pungent. On the palate showing the weight of the Rhone varietals with lots of minerality and nice acid. Good juice.
Jan 28th, 2017
Pretty good. Blend of Grenache Blanc, Picpoul and Viognier. Tasted a tad sweet. Tasty.
Pretty good. Blend of Grenache Blanc, Picpoul and Viognier. Tasted a tad sweet. Tasty.
Dec 31st, 2022
Great lengthy finish. Very smooth drinking.
Great lengthy finish. Very smooth drinking.
Oct 7th, 2021
Beautifully balanced with hints of nectarine, honeysuckle, and citrus
Beautifully balanced with hints of nectarine, honeysuckle, and citrus
Aug 22nd, 2021