Pale yellow, small short-lived bubbles. Green apple, watermelon, limestone; rancio-like notes developing in the glass. Delicate, clean fruity taste; very dry, almost tannic, especially in the finish. Ready to drink.
Almost lemon yellow in the glass, this stylish traditional method sparkler shows fine persistent bead with an elegant floral bouquet and complex citrus and toasty brioche notes. Richly flavoured on the palate with lemon, lime, subtle suggestions of berry fruit, attractively balanced acidity and a touch of chalky mineral on the long, satisfying finish. Great value!
The Oakville district has been home to some of Napa’s most coveted Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards for over 130 years. Winemaker Genevieve Janssens used the classic five-grape Bordeaux blend from fruit harvested form the legendary To Kalon vineyard to craft this, dense, inky, muscular red. Redolent of tar, graphite, cassis, black liquorice and tobacco, it’s going to need a few years to really explode. Give it at least a few more years; 15 more if you’re young.
Vibrant acidity balances the rich sweetness (19g/l). Aromatics of fresh apple, subtle mint and tangy lime mingle with ginger spice. Bright lemon-drop and ripe mango flavours burst on the palate. Lip-smacking candied citrus-peel finish. Refreshing with spicy barbecue or Asian dishes.
Exclusively produced by the Chartreuse Order of the Carthusian monks, founded in 1084, one of France’s most famous herbal liqueurs remains a mystery in many ways. Originally produced as a medicine, chartreuse contains over 130 plants, roots and herbs — the exact formula of which is known only to 2 Carthusian monks. Barrel aged for 8 years, Chartreuse VEP is a more sumptuous version of standard green chartreuse, with a deep bouquet of mint, flowers, woody spices, liquorice and citrus and a complex herbal sweetness distinctive to chartreuse.
Rich and lush with blackberry, currant, black plum, black cherry and spice; elegant, round tannins with mocha on the lingering finish.
An intriguing oak-aged blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Merlot and Cabernet Franc offering dark berry, blackcurrant, minty herbal and spicy scents with well-integrated dark fruit flavours, good weight and structure and lingering fruit, spice and dark chocolate on the finish.