2018 Kinero "Alice" Paso Robles Grenache Blanc

Pale gold. Fresh pear, melon and Meyer lemon aromas are complemented by a gingery nuance that builds in the glass. Juicy and focused on the palate, showing very good clarity and firm bite to the lively citrus and orchard fruit flavors, which take on a floral element with aeration. The nervy, persistent finish features a repeating floral note and a late, refreshingly bitter jolt of citrus pith. This fruit is fully ripe at 12.5% alcohol, according to Anthony Yount, "so why let it hang and lose freshness?" (JR) (2/2020)