Farmhouse, California White Wine

Deep lemon. Apricot, nectarine, tropical fruit nose. Similar palate with spices. Blend of palomino, pinot Gris, muscat, Chardonnay & Viognier. 13.5% abv. Very good wine, very good value. For early (2-3 years) drinking.

You have to look pretty closely at the bottom of the back label to learn that the Farmhouse is a product of the estimable Cline Cellars, which we enjoy visiting when in the area. Farmhouse seems to be ubiquitous in the Madison area. It is not expensive, and I think provides a good value for money: crisp, bright, moderate acidity, some tropical notes, a little citrus. A wine you would not be ashamed to have in the frigo for regular …