Nice mix of tropical fruit, apple, lemon and pineapple with a touch of richness and evident oak influence, but good balance and integration and a hint of acidity. A decent value in a more traditional style.
When I looked at the price I thought at first it was a misprint. It’s straw-coloured with a mature, high-toned nose of apple and toasty oak; on the palate it’s dry, nutty and toasty, with apple and pineapple flavours. What’s impressive for the price is its full-bodied, voluptuous mouthfeel and concentration of flavour.
Wonderfully fresh, with great minerality and touch of acidity; bright apple, citrus, touch of spice; great mouthfeel. A fantastic example of a California Chardonnay that is rich and still fresh. No new oak, and no malo. I keep thinking oysters and shellfish.
Delicious wine with loads of complex aromas and flavours: rich, ripe peach, pear, apricot and citrus with spice. A hint of vanilla and cream, as well as a lively seam of acidity that keeps the flavours bright and lively; a subtle bit of toasted brioche adds dimension. Calls for butter-poached lobster.
A simply gorgeous Chard from the Paso Robles region on the Central Coast. The nose displays apple-pear fruit beautifully balanced with spice and toasted oak notes. The fruit follows to the palate with added roasted almonds, carambola and interesting spices, all balanced and lasting through the finish.
A classy Sonoma Cab that’s not over-extracted. Dense purple-ruby colour with a nose of cedar, blackcurrant, vanilla oak and a floral top note; medium-bodied, sweet, juicy blackcurrant and mulberry flavours with soft tannins.
The name is very apropos as the wine just hits the senses with 15.1% alcohol, a mélange of dark and red fruits and gobs of new oak. Jammy, a touch of sweetness and very good length make for a hedonistic bottle of juice.