Hazelnut and banana cream set the stage, laced with lemon meringue. Bright and cheerful, with powdered vanilla and a salty pear finish. Charming.
Hazelnut and banana cream set the stage, laced with lemon meringue. Bright and cheerful, with powdered vanilla and a salty pear finish. Charming.
The nose is redolent of cranberry and strawberry with a fleeting trace of truffle. Lifted and refreshing, the palate offers a welcome burst of yuzu and quince. The textured finish is expressive and vivacious with echoes of creamy lees.
Freshness abounds with a persistent hint of citrus, notably candied lemon tart. This non-alcoholic sparkler is blissfully easy to drink. The palate is nuanced with a surprising amount of heft despite the absence of alcohol. It finishes with traces of pear skin, white pepper and lime tang.
Cedar-cinnamon advances on ripe red plum and black cherry. Anchored in sweet tobacco, red licorice, and a persistent stream of bold fruit and blue flowers, its vibrant acid structure leaves a striking energy, while tannins leave a satin finish.
Muscular and versatile, this Cabernet Sauvignon commands an audience. There are layers of flavor that unfold throughout, with blueberry, nutmeg, clove, oolong tea and a hint of mint. The final coda is supple and evolves with hoisin and cured meats and dark chocolate for a finishing flourish that sings.
This dense and dusty single-vineyard red was aged 20 months in French oak. Ripe boysenberry is painted over by mocha, lavishing flavors on suede tannins. Violets emerge mid-point, bursting with aroma and adding to a creamy mouthfeel.
A small production, single-vineyard estate red, with staggering mineral tones on a firm base. Tannins are present and in place with an impressive structure. It possesses notes of roasted coffee, bittersweet dark chocolate, and an inner serenity, which keeps it balanced and approachable.
A wash of pear and lemon blossom are laced with a mineral component. Green apple offers a tart, puckering sensation. Floral notes, a lilt of pecan, and crème fraiche bring the flavors all together.