Ashes & Diamonds Blanc 2023 (750ml) *

A white in the Bordeaux mold from Napa Valley, this 2023 bottling from Ashes & Diamonds leans into freshness rather than weight, the kind of dry white that rewards close attention at the table. Napa is better known for its reds, so a blend built around citrus and cut like this one is a welcome change of register.

Expect grapefruit and lemon peel up front, green apple underneath, and a flinty note that keeps things savory. The body sits in the middle, more textured than lean, with a pithy grip across the palate and a citric snap that carries the finish. Balanced and lively, it drinks well now.