Hints of rose petal and lychee define this riper-styled Gewürz from a very warm year, before a palate of bright, lush tropical notes. A touch of ginger and floral hints wrapped in a luscious, lingering package with extra heft from 25% fermented in neutral oak.
Medium ruby in colour with a high-toned, earthy, raspberry nose lifted with a light note of violets and a suggestion of oak. Medium-bodied, dry, red berry fruit flavours finishing on an earthy note.
This good value red blend of Merlot, Petit Verdot, Syrah and Malbec opens nicely in the glass to lifted red and black fruit. Good mouthfeel and solid fruit acid balance with approachable tannins and good length, cherries and spice to close.
Their hillside vineyards along the eastern side of the Silverado Trail offer a variety of exposures, which enhances complexity, as does the inclusion of Cab Franc (12%). Features classic blackcurrant intertwined with a fine herbal thread. Loads of mouth-filling sweet black fruits, complemented by a warm spiciness and supported by ripe, well-polished tannins. Cellar over the next 10 years.
Ruby purplish. Lots of sweet red fruits on the new-world style nose. Silky tannins, rich and supple, it happily fills the mouth. Made of Malbec at 60% plus 30% Merlot and 10% Cab Sauv. The high proportion of Malbec explains the different style. Drink or hold.
This Riesling is starting to show mature petrol aromas, which intersect with dried apricots, golden raisins, flowers, honey and lime zest. Delicate and flavourful, the aftertaste hangs around for a while, while the crisp acidity frames everything.
Zerran Tinto is imported by and bottled for innovative Spanish importer Jorge Ordóñez, responsible for introducing many characterful and regional Spanish wines to the USA. This savoury Montsant is mostly very old-vine Garnacha and Mazuelo (aka Carignan) with a splash of Syrah. Big and concentrated, with dense black fruit, crushed stone, black flowers, kirsch, anise and cracked pepper covering a firm, muscular structure. Fantastic value for this Priorat neighbour.