Whatever magic it is that Bill and Barbara Steele are conjuring in their biodynamically farmed Cowhorn vineyard, I hope they keep it up, the results are stunning. The 2014 Spiral 36 Applegate Valley White is a nuanced blend of Viognier, Roussanne, and Marsanne with extraordinarily pretty notes of dried honey, almonds, and golden apple. A vibrant acid backbone gives lift and structure to lush layers of orchard fruit, lanolin and a welcome note of spice. Perhaps dried ginger or as Bill suggested, Asian radish. Sample
9.2 Points