Tim Atkin: Pale straw/lemon, with a slight spritz. A hint of glue/resin on the nose; otherwise rather reticent. Palate rather better, though also on the shy-and-retiring side. Fresh, with hints of cinnamon and vanilla, but a little lacking in weight and persistence. Slight bitterness on the finish - 15
Stephen Brook: Sweet apricot nose. Big and rich on the palate without being heavy-handed. There’s an attractive solidity to the wine, yet it doesn’t lack acidity. It isn’t very nuanced, so it’s essentially simple, but there’s ample fruit and sufficient depth and concentration to give it some staying power - 15
Alex Hunt: There’s a nice red-apple note in here but masked by too much mealy-cardboardy aroma. The palate texture is very appealing— bright, fluid, a sort of American take on the Chablis balance. But more diverse, precise aroma would help - 14.5
Details
Wine expert | Stephen Brook Alex Hunt Tim Atkin |
Tastings year | 2013 |
Region | Washington State |
Apex

