WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Upon pouring there are aromas of fresh cantaloupe, Jasmin blossom and pear, all underscored by subtle oak tones. Notes of brioche, crème brulee and peach. On the palate, the character of the wine leans in the Californian direction, with cut melon, a touch of pineapple, Asian pear and fresh-cut hay. All tied together with balanced, structured acidity and enough oak to add complexity without overwhelming the fruit.
TASTING NOTES:
Burnt lemons, lard, ginger and some crushed olives on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with moderate acidity. Well-rounded and smoky with a silky texture. Poised and refined with a seductive finish.
- James Suckling, 92 pts.
Caramel apple aromas and toasty, spicy flavors lend a powerful, extravagant character to this full-bodied, generously oaked wine. Its superripe pear and apple flavors lend an almost late-harvest feel.
-Wine Enthusiast, 91pts
