Brilliant golden straw yellow. The 2016 Grenache blanc from LaFage leads off with a fresh nose of acacia flower aromas mixed with notes of green Anjou pears, golden delicious apples and just a hint of crushed rocks. Light and fresh, the 2016 tip-toes across the palate with crisp apple and pear flavors buoyed by a bright undercurrent of citrus and finishing with a hint of floral notes. The finish is long and crisp with fresh lip-smacking acidity.

A wine that always over-delivers, the 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Centenaire Blanc (Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Roussanne) is fresh and crisp, with medium-bodied notes of citrus, white peach and a hint of pineapple. It’s about as quaffable as they come and has real depth and length. Drink it over the coming year. - Jeb Dunnuck