Tenshen White 2017
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Aromas of tangerine and ripe melon lead to flavors of peach and apricot, Balanced acidity and juicy honeysuckle accent the finish with a hint of hazelnut.
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Alex Guarachi's Rhone-style white blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne, and Chardonnay blooms with expressiveness. With an ABV of 14.7% it aged for five months in 80% neutral oak and 20% stainless steel. Aromas of honeysuckle, lemongrass, and sea spray lead to flavors of tart tangerine and oregano-seasoned apricot. The acidity, edgy and mineral-driven is where the "tenshen" lies. Gorgeous!
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