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2008 Sine Qua Non Kolibri – USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (3/6/2019)
WIML95

Tasted non blind. Followed over about two and a half hours.

Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Graham crackers, brown spices, waxy yellow pears and lychee. Flavors of yellow pears, lychee, creme brûlée and minerals on the lengthy finish. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink now. Might be able to hold longer if you wish but I can’t imagine this wine getting any better than it is right now. Drinking beautifully and picked up a point since my last visit. (95 points)

2012 Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc de Tablas – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (1/19/2019)
WIML92

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, lemon, verbena, apricot and wet stones. Flavors of quince, lemon twist and tangy green apples. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (92 points)

2014 M. Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc La Bernardine – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1/19/2019)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, petrol, yellow pears and nutmeg. Flavors of peach wasser, light lemon notes and some stony minerality. Medium to bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to medium term. (90 points)

2009 Sine Qua Non On The Lam – USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County (11/16/2018)
WIML94

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, flint, yellow pear and a hint of vanilla. Flavors of creme, yellow pear and nutmeg. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink now. (94 points)

2010 Sine Qua Non The Monkey – USA, California (6/16/2018)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Graham crackers, apricots and kumquats. Flavors of apricots and persimmon over an earthy frame. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (94 points)

2017 Epoch Estate Wines White Wine – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (6/8/2018)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nice nose of brown spice, Paraffin and lemon. Flavors of lemon, lime, apricot and peach. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)

2015 Tablas Creek Esprit Blanc de Tablas – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Adelaida District (5/6/2018)
WIML92

Opened and served immediately. Followed over about an hour.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, talc and yellow pears. Flavors of yellow pears, apples framed over a slightly mineral streak. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. No rush to open. (92 points)