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understated scents of red plum and fresh pear mingle sweetly with brioche and sugar cookie crumb on this gorgeous sparkling blend of pinot meunier and pinot noir. dry, yet concentrated with crisp raspberry and rose petal flavors, it has striking acidity and a deeply penetrating minerality.

pt

deep, black-colored wine, firm, serious and still young. it has power and concentration, dark berry fruits, herbal and spice flavors and a core of wood. this is a wine for long-term aging to soften the tannins.

es

dusty white-fruit aromas come with notes of green herbs and pyrazines. this feels solid and simple, with some plumpness. generic papaya and dry melon flavors end with a flavor note of green banana.

us

savory whiffs of dried herbs, pine needles and dusty minerals open to a bright, delicately fruity palate of crisp tangerine and quince. dry and spry, it offers brisk, cooling refreshment. drink now–2017.

us

this wine is a blend from several of the producer's higher-elevation estate vineyards in the appellation. floral and inviting in sugar apple, caramel crème brûlée and complex spice and salt seasonings, it's plush and voluptuous, with supportive acidity and a crushed stone minerality.

us

the herb, violet, red fruit and mineral aromas start out light, with earth, smoked meat and black pepper notes lurking in the background. the fruit and savory flavors coat the palate with a pillowy soft texture, displaying an exquisite sense of balance. it's hard to put the glass down but a grilled peppercorn steak pairing demands it.

it

the bouquet reveals subtle notes of honey, white flower and peach blossom. this sweet sparkler also shows a milky or creamy note on the finish, with a softly sweet endnote.

es

the nose on this clear-colored godello is fresh, spunky and citrusy. the palate is spritzy in feel and juicy, but also kind of cloying and clumsy. flavors of sweet apple, citrus, lychee and mango finish tropical and candied, with weight and flatness.

us

soft and supple in lemon and melon, this 100% varietal white was given time in both stainless steel and neutral oak, the combination rewarding in a rounded, approachable mouthfeel that's both creamy and ripe. stone fruit makes an appearance, before the wine finishes lean and tart.

us

pure, concentrated grape flavors fill up this full-bodied and well-balanced wine. it's a pleasure to smell and taste the black currant and cherry character, deftly and lightly accented by baking spice. the velvety texture fills the mouth and propels those flavors through a lingering finish. it will drink best after 2018.

ar

black currant and plum aromas come with a defined streak of minty green. the palate, meanwhile, feels boxed in by tannic grip. flavors of prune, mint and herbal berry lead to an edgy finish with the flavors of carob and herbs.

us

the first rosé from this winery is a direct press with a several hours of skin contact, coming from new plantings at this esteemed vineyard. pale cherry in color, it brings pleasing aromas of strawberry, citrus zest, green pepper and mineral. the palate is dry, sleek and stylish, with abundant, tart citrus-rind flavors that keep the interest high, finishing with a green herbal note.

us

the vineyard is in a cooler part of the valley, and shows its terroir in the acid-driven sour-cherry candy and persimmon flavors. the texture is delicately silky, and the finish is complex in spices, with that acidity lingering long. cellar it until 2018, at the very least.

ar

familiar varietal aromas of lychee and scented candle come with a hint of petrol. punchy and crisp in feel, this tastes of garden variety lemon-lime, banana and lychee. a crisp but rudimentary finish closes things out.

it

delicate aromas of red berry mix with scents of iris and a whiff of toasted nut. the lean, racy palate offers white cherry and lime alongside firm acidity and a persistent perlage.

es

baked and raisiny smelling, with kirsch. in a word, it's stewy. ditto for the mouthfeel, which is chunky and heavy. features thick black plum, herb and carob flavors and feels beefy on the finish.

fr

produced from the totally local négrette, this wine has the violet aromas typical of the grape. along with that, it has some firm tannins, and a generous sprinkle of spice and red fruits. the wine is still developing and will be better from 2017.

at

such breezy freshness, such citric concentration on a slender, very streamlined body. bright, lemony flavors fizz everywhere and create a feeling of lightness, but with a firm backbone. a clean, taut finish.

canada

ample accents of baking spices and unusual rose petal highlights push this out of the ordinary range of the grape. the pretty blueberry fruit is somewhat masked by all the sweet spice, but this delivers plenty of pleasing flavors.

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all six bordeaux grapes—yes, including carmenère—are in this fruity blend, aged for 21 months in 80% new french oak and 20% once-used french oak. plums and cherries, a distinctive whiff of cola, and highlights of cinnamon spice all come together. tannins are round, almost silky, and the wine fades in a graceful finish.