Ripe, sweetly fruited, and with a punch of spice down the spine, this blend of Zinfandel, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, and Teroldego is plummy and spicy, with chocolate-coated cherries and a finishing sweep of vanilla, cinnamon, and kirsch. Pair with saucy barbecue.
Aromas of honeyed pears, fig, and nutmeg draw you in to a well-defined white ensconced on a platform of minerality, honeycomb, and white peach. It brings to mind liquid sunshine spiced with candied ginger, honeysuckle, and a pinch of white pepper.
Delicate notes of jasmine and rose petals, with a veil of white raspberry and cinnamon-lathered red beets. Stony soil notes are subtle and ignites a balanced acidity, freshening the palate.
A perfume of rose petals, iron, raspberries and melting chocolate drenches the palate, rich and plush. Heather, plump cherries, and orange peel address its expressive nature. A touch of underbrush, sarsaparilla, and cinnamon toast leave a remarkable lasting impression.
From Cline Cellars J. Poppe estate vineyard in the southern end of the Sonoma Valley, this vintage is off an extremely cool growing season from an already cool site. The aromas of plum blossom and black cherries are inviting, and the entry is plush with a developed concentration of cherry, jasmine, and rhubarb. The blend of 36% Merlot, 32% Syrah, 14% Grenache, with added fractions of Nero d’Avola, Teroldego, and Malbec intensifies with layers of raspberry-chocolate ganache and a deep, rich soil character. It finishes with exotic spices and sandalwood.
This ripe, fruit-forward Cab is classic Paso in its exuberance and generosity. Flavors of cherries, red plums, cinnamon, and toasty vanilla would pair perfectly with saucy barbecue. A portion of proceeds goes to the American Wildlife Conservation Partners.
Sweet cherry fruit jumps from the glass, and is joined by vibrant notes of star anise and clove. These follow through to the wild-strawberry palate, which ends on a subtle lift of dried rose petals. A portion of proceeds goes to the American Wildlife Conservation Partners.
A blend of 34% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cab Franc, and 5% Malbec. Dried violets, clove-spiced roses, and Hoisin sauce leads the senses in this ripe, alluring Bordeaux-style red. Tannins are supple and acidity is fairly high; a spotlight of bright plum, cola, and sour cherry linger with a touch of nutmeg on the finish.