Country: US / Kiler Grove Vineyard
Variety: Ugni Blanc California
Winery: Paix Sur Terre / Paso Robles Willow Creek District
One of the few in California to use this grape, winemaker Ryan Pease makes a great case for more in this bottling, which shows broad lemon curd, soft apple flesh and Anjou pear on the nose. There is ripe stone fruit on the tangy palate, but it’s bone dry and grippy with chalky texture.