Looking first at his white, which is based on 41% Roussanne, 36% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier, and the rest Marsanne, the 2020 White Cuvee has a rocking nose of ripe orange, marmalade, flower oil, honey, and even hints of licorice. A mix of a great Hermitage and a blockbuster Chardonnay from the Russian River, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a lush, opulent mouthfeel, beautiful balance, and a heck of a finish. This singular, powerful, unctuous white is going to keep for a solid decade.
Rated 97/100 Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 White Cuvée, bottled on April 9, 2022, and tasted on May 25, 2022, is the very first release of a white wine from Andremily. "I couldn't decide whether to make a Chardonnay or a Rhône," proprietor Jim Binns says. "So, I ended up making a blend." This first iteration is composed of 41% Roussanne, 36% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier and 8% Marsanne. Fruit comes from the Slide Hill Vineyard in Edna Valley and the Stolpman, Duvarita and Zotovich Vineyards in Santa Barbara County. It was fermented entirely in oak, underwent full malolactic conversion and was matured for about 18 months in 60% new and 40% used French barriques. The White Cuvée has intense aromas of baked peaches, beeswax, toast, dried herbs and matchstick and layers of savory nuance that emerge as it airs in the glass. The medium-bodied palate is broad and expansive, with savory flavors, seamless acidity and an oily texture that draws out the perfumed, alluringly herbal finish.
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate
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