Dried apple, apricot, grapefruit zest, flint and a hint of hay on the nose. It's full-bodied with crisp acidity and tight, concentrated layers of fresh and dried fruit. Incredible depth and focus.

The Smith Haut Lafitte 2018 Blanc is a blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Semillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris, aged in 50% new oak barriques. The nose hits the ground running with vibrant notions of fresh grapefruit, yuzu zest and lemon tart, plus touches of lime leaves, sea spray, green mango and wet pebbles. The medium to full-bodied palate quivers with energetic citrus and mineral-inspired flavors, charged with fantastic tension and delivering a gorgeous silkiness to the texture, finishing long and steely.

Powerful and rich, this dense wine offers intense fruits and a texture that promises considerable aging potential. White-fruit flavors come through strongly, combining with spice, structure and concentration. The wine will age for many years.

This has a broad mix of lemon peel, gooseberry, tarragon and star fruit flavors that are holding back a bit for now, while wet straw, macadamia nut and shortbread accents emerge through the finish. Quite rich in feel throughout, but has the underlying zip and cut for balance. Seriously long too. Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Sauvignon Gris. Best from 2022 through 2030.