Turley "The White Coat" White Wine Blend 2023
(California) - [JD 92]

About this Wine:
The White Coat (named for Larry’s past career as an Emergency Room physician) is composed of white Rhône grapes from three of our Estate vineyards across California. The rich, textured Roussanne from Rattlesnake Ridge on Howell Mountain in Napa is moderated by acidity and structure provided by the Grenache Blanc grown in the calcareous soils of the Pesenti Vineyard in Paso Robles. Finally, the blend is rounded out with a touch of refreshing, mineral Vermentino (also known as Rolle) from the granitic and quartz-laden Cobb Vineyard in Amador. The result is an exceptional, dynamic white wine that is truly California.

Aromatically the wine had ripe orchard fruits, a delicate floral note, and a hint of fresh hay. On the palate, the wine is a touch more full-bodied and textured, with flavors of nectarines, white pepper, and white peaches. 

Technical Notes:
Sub-AVA - Shenandoah Valley, Howell Mountain, Willow Creek
Vineyards - "Buck" Cobb, Rattlesnake Ridge, Pesenti
Varietals - Vermentino, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc
Fermentation - Native yeast
Barrels - Concrete Egg and 100% used French Oak
Elevage - 15 months in barrel, bottled unfined and unfiltered

Ratings & Reviews

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:

The 2023 The White Coat is a bright yellow hue and is bright, vibrant, and energetic. A fabulous blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, it is all estate fruit and organically farmed. The Roussanne comes from Howell Mountain, while the Grenache Blanc contributes the acidity, and the Vermentino grows in granitic soils from Amador. Medium-bodied but textured, the wine is fruity and appealing now, with waxy, savory salinity and a terrific silky texture. Drink over the coming 3-4 years. Drink 2026-2030.