This is a special one-off release from the legendary Mondavi winery in Napa Valley to celebrate the 50th anniversary. It’s a blend of 59% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec and has a ripe nose of plums, blackberries, earth/savoury spices and jammy red fruits. It is complex with juicy, ripe fruits and elegant oak spices on the palate. It is mouth-filling, with firm structure and an abundance of tannins yet has finesse and elegance through the finish.
Deep ruby-purple colour with an earthy, cedary, black-cherry nose; dry, spicy flavours of tobacco and black cherry; full-bodied, with firm tannins which are a touch green. Needs time.
Bright and floral with cherry, plum and mineral; complex, elegant and persistent, with elegant tannins and a long fresh finish. So versatile. Serve this with anything. It will become one of your go-to wines.
Sourced from the rocky soil of L’Acadie Vineyards' certified organic estate property, this wine was given extended tirage over 5 years, which has added both richness and complexity. It shows bright gold/straw colour in the glass, with fine persistent mousse and elegant floral, lemon citrus and creamy brioche on the nose. Somewhat austere character conveyed by zero dosage is contrasted with creamy richness on the palate. Citrus and green apple flavours come through, together with signature Nova Scotia bright acidity and minerality.
The pink and red dots on the label of this sake represent the two different yeast strains used in production (yeast being a major flavour component of sake). Brewed by the Huchu Homare Yamagauchi Brewery, which was founded in 1854, this sake leads with a nose of honeydew melon and spring flower which reappear in the mouth, along with flavours suggesting toasted nuts and a distinct “umami” component.
Aromas of mineral and citrus, vibrant acidity, crisp, clean and juicy with tropical notes. Stainless steel fermented and concrete tank aged for eight months. Some petrol notes beginning to evolve. Crisp and focused through a dry finish, with just 10.5% ABV.
A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot, this is a wine of great depth and character. Evolving dark fruit on the nose reveals complex notes of cinnamon, clove and a whiff of tobacco. Concentrated dark fruit flavours come in a firmly tannic structure with assertive acidity that needs time to soften. Best with another 5 years in the cellar.