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WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS-"The NV (2008) Brut Nature Chardonnay Les Beaux Regards impresses for its focus vibrancy and cut. Lemon, pastry and white flowers Read More...
emerge from the glass as this tightly wound, pure Chardonnay shows off its considerable personality. The 2008 is all about minerality and precision. The Beaux Regards is a blend of 2/3rds Ludes and 1/3rd Mareuil-le-Port fruit. The 2008 is the first vintage aged on cork and was disgorged in November 2011. Today, the 2008 comes across as painfully tight and need of further bottle age. Still, I loved it."
2 STARS CHAMPAGNE GUIDE-"This blanc de blancs cuvée combines chardonnay from two different terroirs: two-thirds of it comes from Ludes, while one-third is from vineyards around Mareuil-le-Port, in the Vallée de la Marne. The 2006 was extremely closed upon release, but over the last year it has blossomed nicely, particularly upon being given some post-disgorgement age (this sample was disgorged in September of 2009). Today this has a surprisingly savory aroma on the nose, showing notes of braised meats, toasted nuts and peppery spice along with a creamy, slightly honeyed richness. It’s full of bright fruit on the palate, its sleekly velvety flavors of apricot, peach skins, grapefruit and green apple demonstrating a sappy, textural depth. The finish is long and impeccably balanced, marked by a prominent minerality: serve this in a tulip-shaped wine glass rather than a flute to bring out the full range of aromas and show the wine to its best advantage. Last tasted: 11/10"
2 STARS CHAMPAGNE GUIDE-"This blanc de blancs cuvée combines chardonnay from two different terroirs: two-thirds of it comes from Ludes, while one-third is from vineyards around Mareuil-le-Port, in the Vallée de la Marne. The 2006 was extremely closed upon release, but over the last year it has blossomed nicely, particularly upon being given some post-disgorgement age (this sample was disgorged in September of 2009). Today this has a surprisingly savory aroma on the nose, showing notes of braised meats, toasted nuts and peppery spice along with a creamy, slightly honeyed richness. It’s full of bright fruit on the palate, its sleekly velvety flavors of apricot, peach skins, grapefruit and green apple demonstrating a sappy, textural depth. The finish is long and impeccably balanced, marked by a prominent minerality: serve this in a tulip-shaped wine glass rather than a flute to bring out the full range of aromas and show the wine to its best advantage. Last tasted: 11/10"
$24.99
Made predominatly from vines located on the Meursault border, with a little declassified Puligny blended in, the 2011 Pernot Bourgogne is the perfect entry into the realm of white Burgundy. Read More...
Vinified in stainless steel, the depth of fruit and pronounced mineral character of the brilliant Chardonnay comes from the class of its origin rather than the influence of oak or fancy winemaking techniques. Worth a serious look! Especially at the price.
$24.99
Dilettante “Dabbler” is a project started by Pierre’s wife, Catherine Breton. Similar to the Trinch but vinified using whole cluster, carbonic maceration without sulfur. Another Read More...
wine meant for immediate consumption, low alcohol, low-sulfur, pure Cabernet Franc. Aged in cement “eggs” and bottled unfiltered in the Spring after harvest. Grapes grown Biodynamically....
$25.99
Historically, wine made in the Mount Etna region of Sicily shared the Barolo tradition of long aging in massive old barrels. The resulting delicacy and tarry nuance in the wines evoked Read More...
comparisons not only to Barolo but also Burgundy. Today, few adhere to these ancient practices. But one great estate, Calabretta, continues to make its majestic reds as in the past, releasing them only after a decade in their cellar. Calabretta, founded in 1900, farms roughly seven hectares of mostly 70- to 80-year-old vines; the vineyards are located nearly a half mile above sea level in the black volcanic soils of Etna's north slope. This 2003 red, composed of indigenous varieties Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio, has just been released. Fermentations are carried out exclusively with wild yeasts and can last two months or more. The long maceration and extended aging shows in the wine's velvety texture. It coats your palate without a trace of excess weight, sliding towards an effortless finish that seems endless. The complexity is stunning, revealing truffle, tar and roses against an underpinning of red fruit. Serve this with rich beef dishes.
$14.95
Nerosso is a deliciously juicy red blend from the Gulf of Taranto side of Italy’s boot made from 25% each of Negro Amaro, Primitivo, Malvasia Nera and Uva di Troia. Like a good Italian symphony, Read More...
each varietal plays its role in creating an overall experience... in this case, a terrifically modern expression of southern Italian traditional varietals.
The name “Curezza” comes from the fact that this portion of Feudo San Nicola’s vineyards receives special care (curezza in Italian). Green harvest is in early spring with overnight hand-picking to ensure the fresh fruit flavors are retained. The grapes are all co-macerated in vat for 15 days with fermentation finished over 25 days in barrel. The wine then rests in neutral wood for about three months. It’s rich, flavorful, fragrant and not at all like its neighbors to the east (Salice Salentino). Nicola Biscardo, the winemaker, is purposely sourcing fruit from the slightly elevated, closer-to-the-gulf vineyards near Carosino...purposely outside the DOC so that he can employ modern techniques, create an innovative blend and stay far away from the chunky, hard, earthiness that can plague red wines from the area. If one were to attempt an analysis of this particular symphony of varietals, it might go something like this: Negro Amaro provides the bass, the rich foundation; Malvasia Nera is all cellos and violas, well-rounded black and red fruits; Primitivo brings in the violin, brightness and purity; and Uva di Troia is equal parts percussion and wind instruments… it sprinkles the whole affair with violet notes and helps define the clarity of the blend. Delicious! Nerosso will have you rethinking Southern Italian reds… and maybe even pulling out those old Vivaldi CDs!
The nose is rife with black pepper and sweet red fruit (strawberry/raspberry) with a nice base of minerality and sea salt and just a touch of black licorice. Flavors of sweet fruit follow through on the palate, with strawberry preserves in the fore amidst a chorus of mixed berry fruits. Nicely spiced again on the palate, pepper is meshed with touches of cedar and tea and deeper, darker spices in the background. Bright acidity keeps the wine balanced as fruit and spice reverberate on and on across the palate, bringing down the house with a sweet, gentle decrescendo of wondrous flavor, scent and, dare we say, harmony.
The name “Curezza” comes from the fact that this portion of Feudo San Nicola’s vineyards receives special care (curezza in Italian). Green harvest is in early spring with overnight hand-picking to ensure the fresh fruit flavors are retained. The grapes are all co-macerated in vat for 15 days with fermentation finished over 25 days in barrel. The wine then rests in neutral wood for about three months. It’s rich, flavorful, fragrant and not at all like its neighbors to the east (Salice Salentino). Nicola Biscardo, the winemaker, is purposely sourcing fruit from the slightly elevated, closer-to-the-gulf vineyards near Carosino...purposely outside the DOC so that he can employ modern techniques, create an innovative blend and stay far away from the chunky, hard, earthiness that can plague red wines from the area. If one were to attempt an analysis of this particular symphony of varietals, it might go something like this: Negro Amaro provides the bass, the rich foundation; Malvasia Nera is all cellos and violas, well-rounded black and red fruits; Primitivo brings in the violin, brightness and purity; and Uva di Troia is equal parts percussion and wind instruments… it sprinkles the whole affair with violet notes and helps define the clarity of the blend. Delicious! Nerosso will have you rethinking Southern Italian reds… and maybe even pulling out those old Vivaldi CDs!
The nose is rife with black pepper and sweet red fruit (strawberry/raspberry) with a nice base of minerality and sea salt and just a touch of black licorice. Flavors of sweet fruit follow through on the palate, with strawberry preserves in the fore amidst a chorus of mixed berry fruits. Nicely spiced again on the palate, pepper is meshed with touches of cedar and tea and deeper, darker spices in the background. Bright acidity keeps the wine balanced as fruit and spice reverberate on and on across the palate, bringing down the house with a sweet, gentle decrescendo of wondrous flavor, scent and, dare we say, harmony.
$129.99
De Luze XO
Fine Champagne Cognac is a unique blend of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two most prestigious growth areas of the Cognac region. The Read More...
Fine Champagne Cognac is a unique blend of eaux-de-vie from Grande Champagne and Petite Champagne, the two most prestigious growth areas of the Cognac region. The Read More...
tasting age is 20+ years with the oldest cognac in the blend from the Boinaud Estate harvest of 1980.
$19.95
STEPHEN TANZER 90 POINTS - In the early 1900s,
Carl John Kingston left his home in Michigan looking for gold in Chile. While he never found his mother lode, Read More...
his search yielded a cattle ranch in Casablanca Valley, just12 miles from the Pacific. Five generations later, his descendants are showing the same pioneering spirit. But instead of prospecting for gold, they're exploring new frontiers in Chilean winemaking.
Now in their eighth release, the Kingston wines have been embraced by the international press and top restaurants. In 2011, Kingston was named a Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine, and featured by the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine, and featured by the James Beard Foundation. Kingston wines have landed coveted placements in top restaurants, including Jardiniére in San Francisco, Jean Georges in New York and the Four Seasons in London.
The nose is a warm blend of brown spices, sassafras, mixed berries, plums and a touch of mocha. The palate reiterates the sweet ripe red fruits and mixed berries while adding a dollop of white pepper and vanilla bean, all encompassed by smooth, lush tannins. Not shy at all, this is effusive wine that will go with holiday feasts and good friends.
Now in their eighth release, the Kingston wines have been embraced by the international press and top restaurants. In 2011, Kingston was named a Winery of the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine, and featured by the Year by Wine & Spirits magazine, and featured by the James Beard Foundation. Kingston wines have landed coveted placements in top restaurants, including Jardiniére in San Francisco, Jean Georges in New York and the Four Seasons in London.
The nose is a warm blend of brown spices, sassafras, mixed berries, plums and a touch of mocha. The palate reiterates the sweet ripe red fruits and mixed berries while adding a dollop of white pepper and vanilla bean, all encompassed by smooth, lush tannins. Not shy at all, this is effusive wine that will go with holiday feasts and good friends.
$44.98
Jean-Luc Lallemet’s Champagnes are stellar examples of the distinctive terroir of the northern Montagne de Reims. This edition of Brut Grand Cru is based on the 2009 vintage and is Read More...
a mixture of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, all derived from Lallement’s Grand Cru vineyards in Verzenay and Verzy. In this part of the Montagne the slopes have a more northerly exposure and the soil is more calcareous, with a lot less clay content than is typical for the rest of the region. The result is a more taut and refined Champagne than one is apt to find in Bouzy or Ambonnay. So while this Brut's effusive black raspberry, cherry and currant candy aromas clearly announce that this is a black grape Champagne, its palate has the sleekness and crystalline minerality that is more suggestive of a Côte de Blancs Champagne. Even by grower standards Lallement is a tiny house with a total production of just 1,700 cases, so you know that our allocation can’t hold out very long once the word gets out about this gem.
CHAMPAGNEGUIDE.NET-"Made of 80 percent pinot noir and 20 percent chardonnay, this contains 20 percent of reserves from 2008. It's bold and pungent, showing a concentrated fragrance without being weighty, and its black fruit flavors feel silky and refined on the palate. The finish is exceptional, infused by saline minerality and persisting with an unusual depth of aroma. Last tasted: 3/12."
CHAMPAGNEGUIDE.NET-"Made of 80 percent pinot noir and 20 percent chardonnay, this contains 20 percent of reserves from 2008. It's bold and pungent, showing a concentrated fragrance without being weighty, and its black fruit flavors feel silky and refined on the palate. The finish is exceptional, infused by saline minerality and persisting with an unusual depth of aroma. Last tasted: 3/12."
$48.95
WINE ADVOCATE 94 POINTS - (80% Tempranillo, with Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano) "Dark ruby. An intensely perfumed nose displays cherry-cola, cassis, Read More...
licorice and woodsmoke, with a sexy floral quality and very good focus. Juicy, penetrating dark fruit flavors are given spine by tangy acidity and pick up bitter chocolate and spicecake nuances with air. Supple tannins add shape to the very long, sappy, smoke-accented finish. This is still a baby."
Muga is one of the great names in Spanish winemaking and has been a cornerstone of our Spanish wine selections for at least 20 years. The “Prado Enea” is the longest lived and most traditional bottling from Muga—always an impressively balanced wine showing finesse and power; floral delicacy and deep black fruit. Neal Martin from The Wine Advocate recently visited the Bodega and tasted four vintages from four decades—the 1970, 1981, 1991, and 2005. As we’d expect, the reviews were filled with superlatives (and an average score of 94.5pts). We know these wines are great now, but what happens to a wine you suspect can age a long time, 20, 30, or 40 years down the road? The answer is in the series of reviews from the August Wine Advocate: “vibrant,” “amazingly fresh and vital,” “a complex, cerebral bouquet,” “a complex array of flavors,”... Of course we recognize most of us won’t age a wine 30 or 40 years, but the 2004 vintage is truly special in Rioja and this favorite bottling Muga is exemplary. It is one of those “now and forever” kind of wines. With a decanter and 20 minutes of patience you will see the many layers of greatness of the 2004 Muga.
Muga is one of the great names in Spanish winemaking and has been a cornerstone of our Spanish wine selections for at least 20 years. The “Prado Enea” is the longest lived and most traditional bottling from Muga—always an impressively balanced wine showing finesse and power; floral delicacy and deep black fruit. Neal Martin from The Wine Advocate recently visited the Bodega and tasted four vintages from four decades—the 1970, 1981, 1991, and 2005. As we’d expect, the reviews were filled with superlatives (and an average score of 94.5pts). We know these wines are great now, but what happens to a wine you suspect can age a long time, 20, 30, or 40 years down the road? The answer is in the series of reviews from the August Wine Advocate: “vibrant,” “amazingly fresh and vital,” “a complex, cerebral bouquet,” “a complex array of flavors,”... Of course we recognize most of us won’t age a wine 30 or 40 years, but the 2004 vintage is truly special in Rioja and this favorite bottling Muga is exemplary. It is one of those “now and forever” kind of wines. With a decanter and 20 minutes of patience you will see the many layers of greatness of the 2004 Muga.
$16.98
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "A racy red, with an earthy undertow to fresh crushed raspberry, boysenberry and currant fruit that remains light on its feet, Read More...
with a long, floral finish
This wine is blend of old-vine estate fruit from blocks planted in 1950s and purchased fruit from neighboring plots planted on beds of limestone. With only 2,000cs produced, the “A Lisa” remains quite limited.
Noemia Patagonia is one of those wineries that has everything going for it—great vineyards in a unique site; one of the world’s most highly regarded winemakers; impeccable Bio-Dynamic farming; and undeniably delicious wine that is praised by every critic who tastes them. Why aren’t they better known? It’s not for lack of media attention—in three-of-the-last-four vintages (2008–2011) one of the Noemia wines has been the highest rated Malbec reviewed by Wine Spectator, not just from Argentina, but from anywhere in the world (the exception is the 2010 vintage when the top estate wine from Noemia earned 95pts, second among 2010 Malbecs). Noemia Patagonia is tiny production and far from the center of Argentina’s bustling wine trade. Situated in the Rio Negro Valley roughly 400 miles south of Mendoza, the elevations are lower, but the climate is cooler. As an historic apple and pear growing region, there is a resemblance to the cool climate of California’s Russian River, albeit a much drier and mountainous cool-climate. The three bottling from Noemia Patagonia all focus on small plots of old vines. The resulting wine is a brighter, more aromatic Malbec, with great persistence and beauty. These wines are like nothing else in the Malbec category—and yet, these are not “intellectual” or difficult wines, as the Noemia line-up retains plenty of up-front Malbec yumminess.
This wine is blend of old-vine estate fruit from blocks planted in 1950s and purchased fruit from neighboring plots planted on beds of limestone. With only 2,000cs produced, the “A Lisa” remains quite limited.
Noemia Patagonia is one of those wineries that has everything going for it—great vineyards in a unique site; one of the world’s most highly regarded winemakers; impeccable Bio-Dynamic farming; and undeniably delicious wine that is praised by every critic who tastes them. Why aren’t they better known? It’s not for lack of media attention—in three-of-the-last-four vintages (2008–2011) one of the Noemia wines has been the highest rated Malbec reviewed by Wine Spectator, not just from Argentina, but from anywhere in the world (the exception is the 2010 vintage when the top estate wine from Noemia earned 95pts, second among 2010 Malbecs). Noemia Patagonia is tiny production and far from the center of Argentina’s bustling wine trade. Situated in the Rio Negro Valley roughly 400 miles south of Mendoza, the elevations are lower, but the climate is cooler. As an historic apple and pear growing region, there is a resemblance to the cool climate of California’s Russian River, albeit a much drier and mountainous cool-climate. The three bottling from Noemia Patagonia all focus on small plots of old vines. The resulting wine is a brighter, more aromatic Malbec, with great persistence and beauty. These wines are like nothing else in the Malbec category—and yet, these are not “intellectual” or difficult wines, as the Noemia line-up retains plenty of up-front Malbec yumminess.
$15.98
"This wholly seductive wine is one of the greatest Sauvignon Blanc in the country, with a distinguished track record to prove it. It is typically an immaculate classy wine, fresh, Read More...
lively and simply overflowing with flavour." -Michael Cooper, Classic Wines of New Zealand
Martinborough is located in the Wellington region (the southernmost part of the North Island) and has a warm micro-climate, with hills to the east and west. Almost all the area vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the Dry River to the south. All follow dry riverbeds, which provide appropriate soils for viticulture. This is a fantastic NZ Sauv Blanc. The nose is resplendent and fresh with notes of lime and lemon, quince, grass, green melon and a touch of cream soda and river rock. The palate keeps along the same lines with flavors of lemon grass, lime, wet grass, a touch of grapefruit, more minerality and a bit of créme, again. The viscousity is thick and rich yet cut by fresh acidity. Vibrant and uplifting, this will wake the taste buds as its big, brash, balanced wake finishes cleanly with decent length.
Martinborough is located in the Wellington region (the southernmost part of the North Island) and has a warm micro-climate, with hills to the east and west. Almost all the area vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the Dry River to the south. All follow dry riverbeds, which provide appropriate soils for viticulture. This is a fantastic NZ Sauv Blanc. The nose is resplendent and fresh with notes of lime and lemon, quince, grass, green melon and a touch of cream soda and river rock. The palate keeps along the same lines with flavors of lemon grass, lime, wet grass, a touch of grapefruit, more minerality and a bit of créme, again. The viscousity is thick and rich yet cut by fresh acidity. Vibrant and uplifting, this will wake the taste buds as its big, brash, balanced wake finishes cleanly with decent length.
$172.99
ROBERT PARKER 95 POINTS - "Although the 2009 Pape Clement may not be as sublime as the 2005 or 2000, but it is very close to those two efforts, and Read More...
it will be fascinating to compare them (as well as the 2008 and 2010) over the following three decades. A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc with a modest 13.5% alcohol, the 2009 reveals considerable structure and tannin along with tell-tale notes of burning embers, scorched earth, graphite, blueberries, blackberries and toasty vanillin, and a full-bodied mouthfeel. This rich, full offering is surprisingly backward. This cuvee should drink well in 5-6 years as one rarely has to wait a decade or more to enjoy Pape Clement. It should age for three decades or more.
This 13th century vineyard situated in the suburbs of Pessac is owned by one of Bordeaux’s most interesting visionaries, Bernard Magrez. He has done a remarkable job in turning around this once moribund property that made a bevy of undrinkable wines into one of the superstars of Bordeaux.
This 13th century vineyard situated in the suburbs of Pessac is owned by one of Bordeaux’s most interesting visionaries, Bernard Magrez. He has done a remarkable job in turning around this once moribund property that made a bevy of undrinkable wines into one of the superstars of Bordeaux.
$14.95
While Bordeaux is arguably the world’s most beloved wine region, its sparking wines remain virtually unknown in the US. In fact this beguiling bubbly from Château de Sours is the first (Read More...
to our knowledge) that we have ever featured. Château de Sours is situated high up on a limestone plateau just to the southwest of Pomerol facing the town of Saint-Émilion. The winemaking mission here is to blend traditional rigor and craftsmanship with a creative, modern approach. This bubbly was produced using the classic Methode Champenoise (secondary fermentation in the bottle) followed by 14-16 months of aging sur lattes in the château’s 18th Century limestone caves. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this pale strawberry-pink bubbly features a fine, steady bead that releases hints of wildflowers along with an assortment of red summer fruits on the nose. The palate features a delicate interplay of watermelon, cherry and Meyer lemon flavors underscored with notions of cream, pastry dough and limestone. This value-priced bubbly certainly impresses with its sense of balance, finesse, and flavor persistence. A very classy drink, especially at this modest tariff.
$29.98
WINE & SPIRITS 91 POINTS - Salmos, from vineyards planted by Torres in 1996, includes Carinena, Garnacha, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Now coming into maturity, Read More...
those vines produced a fresh and lively 2007, its red fruit gaining nuance from tense, concentrated tannins. It will be softer and more approachable with three or four years in the cellar.
TORRES 2007 SALMOS
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS-This plush red delivers cherry pie flavors, with baked fruit, pastry and vanilla notes that show toast and licorice accents. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and bright acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through 2014
TORRES 2007 SALMOS
WINE SPECTATOR 90 POINTS-This plush red delivers cherry pie flavors, with baked fruit, pastry and vanilla notes that show toast and licorice accents. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and bright acidity keeps this lively. Drink now through 2014
$11.95
In the mountainous area of the Upper Penedès the more delicate and aromatic white grape varieties are grown. Moscatel and Gewürtztraminer form the basis for Viña Esmeralda, an exceptionally Read More...
delicate and strikingly fragrant wine. A voluptuous, exotically perfumed nose, with deliciously well-defined primary aromas (some floral notes, roses, lilies...), complemented by secondary aromas derived from the wine’s controlled fermentation. Silky and sappy on the palate. Excellent with shellfish (a sublime match for an avocado and shellfish salad, for instance), as well as with fish, fresh melon with cured Spanish ham, pâtés, poultry or pork in a sweet and sour sauce.
$21.98
Although Lacryma Christi white wine has been fairly well known in the US, the red version has remained in the
shadow to some extent. Villa Dora makes one of our very favorites and Read More...
it truly speaks to the notion of terrior and
regional characters that make Italian wines so truly unique. The winery is on the lower slopes of the volcano Vesuvius
and the vines are planted in volcanic soils that certainly make an imprint on the wines. Made from organically grown,
grapes (80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico) ‘Gelsonero’ opens with a pleasant smokiness followed by aromas and flavors of black fruits and herbs (rosemary, bay, thyme). It’s juicy, medium-bodied, offers fresh acidity and mild fine tannins and is simply wonderful with an array of meats.
grapes (80% Piedirosso and 20% Aglianico) ‘Gelsonero’ opens with a pleasant smokiness followed by aromas and flavors of black fruits and herbs (rosemary, bay, thyme). It’s juicy, medium-bodied, offers fresh acidity and mild fine tannins and is simply wonderful with an array of meats.
$14.98
The 2011 Portal White is composed of 70% Garnacha Blanco, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and the balance Macabeu and Viognier fermented and aged in stainless steel.
Exhibits a beautiful nose Read More...
of minerals and fresh stone fruits. Vibrant and mouthwatering with amazing complexity and palate weight. Finish is balanced and long with crisp acidity to give this wine a freshness that keeps you coming back for more.
A staff and customers favorite for the last 3 years!
A staff and customers favorite for the last 3 years!
$21.95
Harvest notes: “What a vintage to kick the new decade off with for Marlborough Pinot Noir! The 2010 is an absolute cracker! However it didn’t appear promising to begin with – leading Read More...
into December we were worried if we were going to be able to ripen what was on the vine. A 10 year low in growing degree days had prevailed. Luckily Huey came through in the latter half of the season sending High after High pressure systems over the Tasman into the Marlborough region. Ripening advanced perfectly, and the harvest delivered on time with some of the cooler sites looking absolutely stunning – not just structurally but displaying amazing intensity and spectrum of pinot noir aromas. The pinot noir thrived this season and with the Vistalys optical berry sorter running the show it was a beauty to watch our batches from our pinot noir vineyards develop over the last 15 months.”
This is another fantastic Kiwi Pinot. The nose leads with mixed red berries, sea salt, plum jam and cola berry following with light spice, cherry cola and paraffin wax. Definitely pretty, this is another good-sized, "big" Pinot. Aeration leads to notes of strawberry tea. The palate starts with red fruits (plums, cherries, berries), white pepper, salted red licorice and kriek lambic. The acidity and tannins are very forward but balanced and, again, this wine will stand up to big meats, particularly in its youth.
This is another fantastic Kiwi Pinot. The nose leads with mixed red berries, sea salt, plum jam and cola berry following with light spice, cherry cola and paraffin wax. Definitely pretty, this is another good-sized, "big" Pinot. Aeration leads to notes of strawberry tea. The palate starts with red fruits (plums, cherries, berries), white pepper, salted red licorice and kriek lambic. The acidity and tannins are very forward but balanced and, again, this wine will stand up to big meats, particularly in its youth.
