Built on a foundation of dark cherry fruit, this is a very solid Cabernet on its own terms. It displays enough textural softness and sweetness of fruit to be enjoyed as a sipping wine, but also enough depth of flavor and grip to work well at the table with robust dishes.
Plump notes of lemon chiffon feature a grassy tonality. Fermented slightly dry, it offers ample weight, with notes of apple tart and fresh linen.
Pineapple and lime sorbet are a result of crisp, refreshing acidity. An underscore of minerality sets the clean tone.
Tangerine and honeysuckle show verve with a brilliant acidity. Lemon blossom and fresh melon are crisp and clean.
A wild yeast, barrel-fermented, captivating white where minerality mingles with vibrant tropical fruits and grassy herbs. Lively acidity impacts lemon blossom on mid-palate to the vivacious finish of cashew butter.
With ample body and quite good depth of flavor, this is a “showy” Chardonnay that pulls up short of seeming overblown. Ripe fruit notes recalling poached peaches are nicely balanced by an undertone of toasty oak. With just enough acidity to achieve balance, this will be at its best if served fully chilled.
A surprisingly weighty Pinot from an appellation known largely for its relatively cool climate, this clocks in at 15.4% alcohol. That is manifested much more as sweetness and richness than overtly alcoholic heat, and an ample dose of spicy oak works well with the wine’s weight. A touch of wood tannin provides beneficial firmness in the finish.
Thyme and lentil season crisp notes of grapefruit, gooseberry, and Granny Smith apple. Acidity reins in its underlying richness, but still remaining lively from start to finish.