Black cherry takes hold of the palate, while red tea, cassis, and cinnamon-sandalwood release a juicy stream. A bright, seamless beauty, generous and approachable in its youth.
Black cherry takes hold of the palate, while red tea, cassis, and cinnamon-sandalwood release a juicy stream. A bright, seamless beauty, generous and approachable in its youth.
A stunning lesson in subtlety from Rutherford. Pale straw yellow color with a slight green tinge, youthful, vibrant, fresh, with excellent purity. Layered notes of citrus rind, passion fruit, lychee, and basil, augmented by a slight tropical note. Plenty of volume on the palate while maintaining excellent balance with lifted acidity to keep it lively. Entirely from stainless steel. A highly inviting, refined, elegant style.
Made with Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, this wine is from Alentejano, which is known as “land of the cork.” A mix of earth, spice, and black fruit aromas such as black currant, raisin, licorice, coffee, vanilla, and tobacco are savory. On the palate, the taste of black fruit – especially cassis — is predominant, along with hints of clove, green pepper, mint, cocoa, and caramel. This full-bodied wine has a rich mouthfeel.
Melted dark chocolate and black cherry leave a coating on the tongue, with a touch of sweet oak. Coffee bean, licorice, and blackberry surface and stretch to the satin-lined finish.
Searing acidity and a lean mineral base format an old-word style white. Prickly pear, lime sorbet, and a whisper of white flowers create a pizzazz-worthy contender.
A pinch of salinity ramps up Key lime to an electric spark on the palate. Crystal clean notes of pear and honeydew maintain a fruity tone. Vibrant, with sweet basil lighting up the finish.
Admirably pure but still punchy, this Cab succeeds on the strength of its core of fruit without any evidence of cellar trickery. Red berry and dark cherry notes show full ripeness but also a fresh edge, and the finish draws definition from tannins that seem more like an extension of the fruit flavors than a distinct textural element. Very smart craftsmanship here.
A remarkably complete and convincing red from the 2022 vintage, this is comprised of 50% Merlot and 25% each of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The presence of each variety can be sensed with some effort, but their integration is surprisingly harmonious. The Zin and Petite components kick in brambly berry flavors and the Merlot calms them down a bit, with delicious results. A very smart blend.