94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Starting with his white, the lightly hued 2022 Contrarian clocks in as 47% Grenache Blanc, 35% Viognier, and 18% Picpoul Blanc. It has crisp, classy aromatics of tart pineapple, lemon blossom, and honeyed white flowers to go with a medium-bodied, vibrant, incredibly refreshing style on the palate. This is one impressive and undeniably delicious white to enjoy over the coming 2-3 years. Drink: 2023-2026 (8/30/23)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2022 Contrarian wafts up with a remarkably pretty and perfumed blend of crushed peach, nectarine, chamomile and mint aromas. This opens with a balanced inner sweetness giving way to green melon and spice notes energized by zesty acidity. The 2022 finishes crisp and potent, with a tart green apple tension seaming to linger for well up to a minute. The Contrarian is a blend of 47% Grenache Blanc and 35% Viognier matured for five months in concrete eggs. Drink: 2023-2027. (May 2023)"
93 points James Suckling: "Such an attractive nose with cooked lemons, spiced apples, stone fruit, honeysuckle and warm herbs. Medium body with a bright core of fresh lemon at the center. Ample, well-rounded and creamy, with a delicious core of green apple and sweet lemon at the center. Vivid finish. 47% grenache blanc, 35% viognier and 18% picpoul blanc. Drink or hold. (10/16/23)"
94 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2022 Contrarian wafts up with a remarkably pretty and perfumed blend of crushed peach, nectarine, chamomile and mint aromas. This opens with a balanced inner sweetness giving way to green melon and spice notes energized by zesty acidity. The 2022 finishes crisp and potent, with a tart green apple tension seaming to linger for well up to a minute. The Contrarian is a blend of 47% Grenache Blanc and 35% Viognier matured for five months in concrete eggs. Drink: 2023-2027. (May 2023)"
93 points James Suckling: "Such an attractive nose with cooked lemons, spiced apples, stone fruit, honeysuckle and warm herbs. Medium body with a bright core of fresh lemon at the center. Ample, well-rounded and creamy, with a delicious core of green apple and sweet lemon at the center. Vivid finish. 47% grenache blanc, 35% viognier and 18% picpoul blanc. Drink or hold. (10/16/23)"
| Product SKU | 348438 |
| Producer | Linne Calodo |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Varietal | Other White Blends |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| Blend | 47% Grenache Blanc, 35% Viognier, 18% Picpoul Blanc |
| ABV | 13.1% |
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