Offers floral scents with piquant stone fruit and a touch of lychee on the nose with peach, apricot and gravelly mineral in the mouth. Finishes with a light impression of lychee.
Stony, streamlined and bright, this lively Jacquère charms with herbal meadow blossoms, green apple and scents of green fig, lemon thistle and nettle. A river stream of minerality beds this light-bodied white, one that flourishes in the steep clay-limestone slopes of the French Alps. A herbal lick of lees carries throughout, until lemon zest, white blossoms and light smoked stone ring on the crisp finish. Honest, simple, charming, smashable.
Medium ruby in colour with a bouquet of sweet cherry, black raspberry, spice, dried earth, violets and anise. Good depth, with a fruit-driven palate that reciprocates what is found on the nose. Nice freshness, suave tannins and ready to drink. Serve with confit de canard.
This dark ruby pink rosé delights with fragrant strawberry, rose petal and sassafras aromas. The softly textured yet refreshing palate gushes with off-dry flavours of black cherry, black plum and spicy root beer. Serve slightly chilled at a holiday party.
Sourced from mountain and hillside vineyards across the Sonoma County AVA, this full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon opens with fragrant cassis and blackberries and a dark floral perfume. Black liquorice, ripe black fruits and jam coat the palate, one hemmed in with sticky, ripe tannins. Evident wood here, though fairly well integrated, finishing with a little vanilla and a whack of heat. Ready to drink now, with lamb burgers.
Bright and shining medium blush hue, this rustic and authentically-styled fuller-bodied saignée Negroamaro rosé is from the dry gravelly limestone and clay soils of Apulia. Earthy raspberry, cherry and strawberry jam make the middle, while orange-laced acidity and stony minerality brighten and season. Dry, bright and lengthy — and a welcome 13 degrees — this is a worthy pour for your best cioppino or grilled pork chops.
Characteristic Apalta qualities for Chile’s signature grape: ripe, rich and concentrated, accompanied by chocolate notes. Fragrant smoky tobacco and spicy paprika lead to flavourful sweet blueberry and black fruits. A dry, warm cassis finish follows. Match with chicken rubbed with herbs and spices.