Blackcurrant, raspberry, vanilla, tobacco, anise. It starts off with a rich texture, then the grippy tannins of the 2013 vintage clamp down on the finale. Grill up a rib steak and top with a mushroom demi-glace and enjoy.
Heady white florals, petrol and pear skin lead off this cool, young, dry Riesling, from a 600-year-old+ wine estate in Trier. Quince, mandarin and spiced yellow apple pick up on the medium-bodied, bright and crunchy palate, one corseted with fine bones and lingering with a hum of minerality. Vineyards from the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer are utilized in the RK blend, their "entry-level" cuvée.
Pungent citrus, chamomile and nutty notes with a slightly bracing edge, enticing, finishing dry, intense, salty and saliva inducing. Go with the typical matches of Iberico ham, Marcona almonds, olives, Manchego cheese and the like, but also try with sashimi.
This is Coyote’s first sparkling … and it is a home run! Made in the traditional method, it was aged 30 months on the lees and bottled with a crown cap. It exudes a profile of caramel, brioche/toast, strawberry, cherry and mushroom. There is excellent length and concentration with a creamy texture rounding out the experience. Drink over the next 4 years.
Young ruby colour. Bright nose of red fruits; very clean, slightly perfumed and generously oaked. Tight in the mouth, tannins are a little dry at this stage but the fruit is pure. Finish is very clean, tight and firm. Give it a few years to mellow the tannins.
A very appealing and refreshing delightfully effervescent Charmat method sparkler. A blend of Riesling (70%) and Chardonnay (30%) presents with a persistent and lively mousse before a crisp, mouth-filling palate of citrus and tropical flavours wrapped in bright acidity through a gently toasty finish.
Hazy yellow/light brown. Fresh nose of intense hops and white clover developing wild flowers notes. Quite bitter with a light body and good acidity, this is seriously refreshing on the palate. Good persistence too.