Crisp & Mineral

A classy, textured organic Spanish white produced from garnacha blanca in Terra Alta, a small region not far from Barcelona, made by Nuria Altes, who comes from a long line of winemakers in the region. The wine spends eight months in a combination of large Austrian oak vats and amphora, with five months of battonage, which adds to the creamy, waxy texture. Slightly oxidative in style, with dried apricots, lemon peel, and nutty freshness with plenty of concentration, balanced acidity and length. A very smart and elegant wine.

The Donkiesbaai Grenache Blanc 2022 has gorgeous stone fruit & floral perfume that fills the glass. An alluring nose of orange blossom perfume is followed by white peach and a spicy hint of pickled ginger. Delicately structured and crisply dry on the palate, the soft and refined fruit follows through onto the palate, showing peach ice tea, citrus fruit and a hint of caramel, that is rounded off with an elegant floral finish. Platter 92 pts