Murrieta's Well The Whip White Wine White (Livermore Valley)

Fact sheet

Type

White

Grape

Chardonnay, Sémillon, Orange Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Muscat Canellii

Country

United States

Region

Livermore Valley · Central Coast

Appellation

Livermore Valley

Body

medium

Acidity

medium

Sweetness

off-dry

Rated vintages

• 201590 pts

  Crisp apple and grapefruit notes dominate the aromas and flavors of this medium-bodied wine, giving it a tangy mouthwatering aspect that suggests pairing with seafood, mild cheeses and the like. More fruit comes out with time in the glass, fading to delicious apricot on he finis…

• 201489 pts

  An unusual and inviting lemongrass aroma and flavor go well with a buttery and vibrant texture in this medium-bodied and almost sweet wine. Blended from Sémillon, Chardonnay and four other grapes, it makes a nice change of pace.

• 201387 pts

  Fresh apple aromas and lively citrus flavors make a good combination in this light-bodied, tangy-textured wine. It tastes slightly rounded with sweetness, but comes off clean, crisp and appetizing. The two main components are Sémillon and Chardonnay, with dashes of Sauvignon Bla…

• 201288 pts

  A full-bodied white blend composed largely of Chardonnay with smaller percentages of Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange Muscat, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Sémillon and Muscat Canelli. The aromas and flavors lean tropical, ensconced in crisp vanilla and lemon-lime. A versatile w…

• 201187 pts

  A wisp of a white blend, this is mostly Chardonnay and Sémillon, with 9% Orange Muscat that comes through most powerfully and pleasantly on the nose. It's a light wine that's meant to be enjoyed chilled. With its ripe stone-fruit flavors and minerality, it's perfect for pairing…

• 201086 pts

  Murrieta's blend of 31% Sauvignon Blanc, 27% Viognier, 15% Sémillon, 11% Pinot Blanc, 8% Orange Muscat and 8% Muscat Canellii is well-made and likable, medium-thick and somewhat sweet in style with citrus and almond accents. Delightfully quaffable.

• 200988 pts

  For anyone who wants to walk the walk of low-alcohol wines, this is a place to start, a 12.5% alcohol blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Muscat Canelli, Gewürztraminer and Orange Muscat all grown in the Livermore Valley. This wine has inviting notes of toffee, vanilla…