A concentrated dive into tilled soil, sage, and mocha-washed violets. This blend of 41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 29% Cabernet Franc, with Petit Verdot and Malbec, is sumptuous, with dark chocolate-cedar and blackberry that bow to a refined structure: more restrained than dominating, despite the power of their estate fruit from Mount Veeder’s elevated vineyard sites. Built for longevity.
Mountain terroir impacts the profile of this lithe and wispy white, aged in large-format puncheons and cigar-shaped barrels, aged 11 months in 67% new French oak. Notes of jasmine, perfumed pineapple, and a sheen of lemon sorbet are linear and glassy across the palate. Thyme and salty pears lead the fray in the memorable, long finish.
Lavender and jasmine are in harmony, with blackberries and plum skin. An expressive, opulent re with a pedigreed name on the label. Tannins are supple; the mouthfeel is soft and the fruit is generous.
Rapturous notes of cherry-tobacco and graphite connect with sleek tannins. Woodsy, with black tea and Worcestershire, it’s juicy, complex, and mysterious.
A Pinot Noir with muscle, its concentrated notes of black cherry, pink peppercorns, plum, and espresso dynamic and impressive.
Grown on rocky soils as high as 3,000 feet in elevation, this blend of 50/50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc demonstrate the abilities of Cab Franc as a superb partner to Cab Sauvignon from this region. Melted dark chocolate, violets, and chewy plum skin tannins create a dynamic first impression. Red and black fruit are bright and weave together with a mid-palate intensity of tobacco and umami. Aged 14 months in oak barrels, it shows a Chinon-like quality in its floral elegance and freshness.
Viña Carmen
Thanks to cool coastal influences and calcareous soils, the Limari Valley – one of the northernmost winegrowing regions in Chile – offers this most elegant and international style white. Its vanilla perfumed nose leads to a mineral-toned profile, with crème fraiche, lemon meringue, and toasted coconut. Fresh linen, salty pears, and peach notes are subtle but elegant. Whole cluster pressed, it imparts a complex mouthfeel and introduces floral notes, while also contributing to the wine’s enhanced acidity. First, a short ferment in smaller barrels and then aged 10-12 months in French oak. Outstanding – this single vineyard Chardonnay can compete with a white Burgundy.
Viña Carmen
This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing with a steely focus. Vanilla-powdered pears and jasmine are stand-out flavors.