Walgate, W Blanc 2023 Cesar Florido

Walgate, W Blanc 2023 Cesar FloridoThis striking small batch release marks an exciting shift in contemporary English winemaking, trading sharp acidity for rich, textural depth. Moving away from standard cool climate profiles, it delivers a beautifully rounded, low intervention profile that feels completely unique. In the glass, it shows a luminous pale straw hue. The nose opens with an inviting mix of ripe orchard apricots, green apples, and tropical traces of lychee. The palate feels

with a fruity and juicy taste

This is the second wine of the Quinta do Vale Meao estate

from 60 year old vines

dried orange peel

Grapefruit and tangerine aromas with a steely minerality

and violets waft from the glass

resulting in bright

full-bodied and balanced wine soft and velvety background

overall this is a beautifully crafted wine

From organically farmed vineyards planted on rich volcanic basalt soils in the Willamette Valley

In other words

Perfect with slow-cooked beef