2024
WHITE WINE | WASHINGTON STATE
44% Grenache Blanc, 16% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 13% Viognier, 10% Picpoul, 2% Clairette Blanche
Lip Stinger arrives bright and energetic, opening with lemon curd, lime zest, white peach, and apricot, lifted by notes of clover honey and wildflowers with a hint of fresh-cut grass. The palate is layered and dynamic, beginning crisp before unfolding into the signature Rhône texture: supple, waxy, and effortlessly expansive. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Picpoul, Viognier, and Marsanne each leave their mark, weaving together flavors of D’Anjou pear, lemon oil, beeswax, honeysuckle, and a mouthwatering streak of minerality. The finish lingers with a kiss of oak, adding depth without overshadowing the wine’s vibrant freshness.
93 pts – Int’l Wine Report
“The 2024 Stanley Groovy Lip Stinger White Wine leads with a rich blend of 44% Grenache Blanc alongside Marsanne, Roussanne, and Viognier, its texture built for generosity from the outset. Beeswax and quince mingle with white peach and a whisper of dried thyme, giving the wine a honeyed, sun-warmed character. Moderate acidity keeps the medium-bodied palate juicy rather than heavy, with a faintly oily richness that never tips into excess.” -Jeremy Young, 2026
92 pts – Jeb Dunnuck
“The 2024 Stanley Groovy Lip Stinger is an exuberant white Rhône blend of 43% Grenache Blanc, 17% Marsanne, 15% Roussanne, 13% Viognier, 10% Picpoul, and 2% Clairette Blanche from French Creek Vineyard, purchased by the producer in 2020. Aged in mainly concrete with some neutral barrels and some stainless, it’s fresh and fruity with great texture, oily with a purity of stone fruit and lasting phenolics. Drink now.” -Virginie Boone, 2026
90 pts – Vinous
“The 2024 Lip Stinger lifts from the glass with a delicate blend of dusty white flowers, sweet smoke and peach sorbet. The round palate is styled with ripe orchard fruits and juicy acidity. It tapers off a bit short yet clean, with a mineral tinge that calls the taster back to the glass for more.” –Eric Guido, 2025
Columbia Valley
Walla Walla Valley, Yakima Valley
14.6%
