2023 Carlisle The Derivative Proprietary White

“The last of the white wines, the 2023 The Derivative is a medium yellow/silver hue and has more depth to its aromas. Seeing a bit of neutral barrels so as not to impart an oak component into the wine, the nose is fleshed out with notes of ripe peach, fresh flowers, and pink grapefruit in a more Bordeaux Blanc-like application. The palate is medium-bodied, although it takes on more glycerin texture, with hints of beeswax on the finish. It also a savory feel on the finish that frames the wine beautifully. This is a gorgeous wine that will only improve with some age.

Mike Officer’s 2023s are exceptional and should not be missed. Backed by his decades-long dedication to seeking out and championing exceptional sites and farmers, these wines deliver hedonistic pleasure and intellectual curiosity in spades. Not to mention, they far overdeliver for the price points.”