Such a pretty little wine. Gorgous nose of almost Malvasia sorta lush fruit–maybe a bit of Gewurtz in there–just so flowery and tropical and fruity with the distinct background of gritty acid.
In the mouth, it shies away from any expectations of lush fruitiness though: where it goes stark and beautifully-stuffed with crisp green apple and gobs of acid all playing on a field of demure brilliance–even a bit bitterly angry in finish. So *pure* the way it’s put together: not batting for bleachers but jammed up to the rafters with calm balance. A true 1% wine and deserves to be the next somm-darling.
2022 DE LA SOIF ‘Linnatendu Orange’ White Wine California 10.5
Stephen McConnell 