Flirtatious on the nose with whiffs of tropical fruit, honey and a touch of lanolin, this bright golden icewine seems to vacillate between the playful and the elegant. It’s rich on the tongue with honey-coated mango and papaya flavors, but retreats beautifully with a bracing lemon-lime acidity and black tea flavors that carry through a long, clean finish.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
Sweet confectionery aromas and a butterscotch richness extend from the nose to the palate on this ice wine, melding with ripe mango and pineapple flavors. Steely acidity and a hint of bitter toffee add balance and dimension to the finish.
— A.I.
(11/1/2012)
Bright and aromatic on the nose with loads of fresh apples, florals and honeycomb notes, there’s an elegance to this sheer, somewhat delicate icewine. Striking acidity and a nice astringent note carry through a long, clean finish.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
The sweet scent of raspberry and strawberry preserves waft from this Cab Franc icewine from Casa Larga. On the palate as well, there’s a nice concentration of preserved berry flavors that soar on the palate with a bright, sunny acidity. Finishes clean and long with just a hint of autumn leaves and bramble.
— A.I.
(7/1/2011)
Whiffs of mushroom and autumn leaf add complexity to this Pinot Noir’s dried cherry, strawberry and violet aromas. The palate boasts an ample black-cherry flavor and delicate tannins that linger on the finish, melding into a dark chocolate and graphite-tinged note.
— A.I.
(11/1/2012)
Casa Larga’s American Oak is lusciously creamy with sweet butter and salted caramel notes, but subtle enough to allow a host of pretty orange blossom and lemon flavors to shine through. Finishes on a freshly baked brioche note.
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(2/1/2012)
Supple and round with lusciously forward honeydew and apple flavors, Casa Larga’s French Oak Chardonnay balances layers of fruit and white florals with a dusty, dried herb and fresh-cut wood character. Dry in style but generously composed.
— A.I.
(2/1/2012)
Grassy, herbaceous tones are a tad pungent, but they add freshness to this lusciously textured, easy-drinking Gewürz. It’s off-dry, with loads of fleshy yellow peach, pineapple and melon flavors, with delicate tangerine-juice acidity. Drink now.
— A.I.
(11/1/2012)