Though the blend has changed over the years, The White Coat (named for Larry's past career as an Emergency Room physician) is composed of white Rhone grapes from three of Turley's Estate vineyards across California. The rich, textured Roussanne from Rattlesnake Ridge on Howell Mountain in Napa is moderated by acidity and structure provided by the Grenache Blanc grown in the calcareous soils of the Pesenti Vineyard in Paso Robles. Finally, the blend is rounded out with a touch of refreshing, mineral Vermentino (also known as Rolle) from the granitic and quartz-laden Cobb Vineyard in Amador. The result is an exceptional, dynamic white wine that is truly California.
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "The 2023 The White Coat is a bright yellow hue and is bright, vibrant, and energetic. A fabulous blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, it is all estate fruit and organically farmed. The Roussanne comes from Howell Mountain, while the Grenache Blanc contributes the acidity, and the Vermentino grows in granitic soils from Amador. Medium-bodied but textured, the wine is fruity and appealing now, with waxy, savory salinity and a terrific silky texture. Drink over the coming 3-4 years. Drink 2026-2030."
JEB DUNNUCK 92 POINTS - "The 2023 The White Coat is a bright yellow hue and is bright, vibrant, and energetic. A fabulous blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, and Vermentino, it is all estate fruit and organically farmed. The Roussanne comes from Howell Mountain, while the Grenache Blanc contributes the acidity, and the Vermentino grows in granitic soils from Amador. Medium-bodied but textured, the wine is fruity and appealing now, with waxy, savory salinity and a terrific silky texture. Drink over the coming 3-4 years. Drink 2026-2030."
