Côtes de Tablas Blanc White Rhone Blend

Drinking well at 4 years of age. Viognier, grenache blanc, Marsanne and Roussanne. Silky texture, crisp, medium acidity with lemon skin, white peach, golden apple, white flowers, herbs, wet stone, and beginning to show some dried orange and lemon nuances. Beautiful with salt-roasted fish. Will drink well for another few years.

Thanksgiving Paso Robles trip second day first stop. Muddled stone fruit and white flowers. Slightly herbal. Medium acidity and finish.

Tasty rhone blend characteristic of its varietals. Medium bodied, floral.

Blend of northern Rhône varietals from Paso

Consistent.

Young and vibrant, like me.

Melon, honeysuckle, kiwi, crushed rocks, floral, med acid and med body.

This wine deftly balances richness in body and creamy texture with delicate and lively fruit flavors - pear, peach skin and mandarin orange.

Co-owned by the Perrin family of Beaucastel fame. This is their entry-level white blend, 54% viognier, 30% grenache blanc, 8% marsanne and 8% roussanne. Evolved golden colour, intense nose reminescent of dried exotic fruits, sage and a hint of bee wax. Medium-bodied, ripe and round, with good balancing acidity, nice mineral notes and a rather long, spicy, bitter-almond finish. Amazingly complex for a white, 6 years old entry-level wine. 22 euro. 2010 vintage.

Rich, spicy, with stone fruits and a light nutty character.