A full-bodies, Cabernet Sauvignon-based red, with some Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. Ripe boysenberry is layered with an underlying earthiness. Vanilla-brushed cedar and a seamless mouthfeel, results in an energetic and focused red with a touch of salinity on the finish.
Focused notes of blueberry ganache, sweet tobacco, and graphite. Balsamic and cocoa glide on round, sleek tannins. Finishes with a cherry pith dryness and a pinch of salinity.
Made from Loureiro, Avesso, and Arinto grapes, this white wine is from the Lencastre family, who trace their ancestry back to the Royal Family of Portugal from the 15th century. Aromas beam with sliced pears and white flowers. Scintillating acidity arms a lean and crisp mouthfeel. Wet stone, kiwi, and fresh linen are subtle, and carry through to the finish.
Wallis 2022 Diamond Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley ($125) BOTTLE
A true Earth Mother, speaking to sol, graphite, tobacco and warm sunshine. Rich boysenberry back notes peek through, washed with espresso and walnut. It’s at mid-point that jasmine blooms, black raspberry ripens, and vanilla cedar offers itself up for an elegant finale.
Winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown captured the essence of Bordeaux with a California soul in this wine. Starting with big, grippy tannins and a power pack of black currant, cassis, and dried violets, its earthy nature is triggered. As it opens up, the floral essence broadens, with red roses surrounding tobacco, anise, and graphite. The layers persist on the gentled, and elegantly structured finish.
Hedonistic and sumptuous, with jammy notes of raspberry and black cherry. Spiced beets, bramble, and a dot of cinnamon capture the essence of this sinfully delicious red.
Visually translucent and bright red, Adventure is a fitting name as the notes of fresh earth leap out of the glass. There is a rustic quality with a hint of smoke, truffle and fresh strawberries. Endlessly drinkable, this is perfect with a slight chill, perhaps accompanied by a mountain breeze.
Rich and ripe, with black cherry surrounded by firm, well-developed tannins. Flavors of coffee and plum skin are dusky and savory.