This unique wine, made in California by Jed Steele, is sourced from Washington’s only planting of Aligote. Bright and spicy, it’s anchored with solid apple/pear fruit flavors and zippy acidity. ——P.G.(10/1/2010)—— 87

Sassy and stylish white wine from Burgundy’s most obscure white grape. Well-ripened flavors of apple and pear, sliding gracefully toward the peach end of the spectrum, create a full, fleshy wine that retains its crisp definition around the edges. No oak here, none needed; just good, ripe fruit. ——P.G.(8/1/2006)—— 88

Like Burgundian Aligote, Jed Steele’s version is sharp and lean, probably best used in a traditional kir (add creme de cassis and drink). The flavor profile is sharp and tart, offering just some lemon and orange pith. The basic finish is lengthy as it deals flavors of lemon and white peach. Interestingly, this wine has some overt oaky notes. Overall it’s kind of strange and hard to pinpoint. ——M.S.(6/1/2003)—— 84

This is not a grape frequently seen in these parts. This is a tart, grassy wine, reminiscent of simple sauvignon blanc. Herbaceous and dry, with a quick finish.——P.G.(6/1/2002)—— 85