this is a compelling set of new releases from Steve and Chrystal Clifton at Palmina
a core of green apple and citrus is carried by vibrant
full and creamy in the mouth and ready to drink
Firmly structured but provided with fine bubbles and an aromatic aftertaste there is really finesse in this very well-made and distinctive sparkling wine
2014 Alban "Estate" Edna Valley Viognier this is a compelling setThe 2014 Viognier Estate checks in as a new benchmark for me on California (and United States) Viognier. Bottled in August of 2015, it offers terrific notes of white flowers, honeysuckle, tangerine and apricot, with full bodied richness, a layered texture and a great finish. This is a big wine, no doubt, but it stays lively, graceful and elegant. Drink it over the coming 4 5 years. After the cool, and then cold, 2010 and 2011 vintages, 2012 through