Green and focused on the nose, with a hint of fresh bell pepper. The palate is light and chiseled, with crisp flavors of white grapefruit, lime and passion fruit. Finishes elegant and fresh. An ideal quaffer to go with salads and shellfish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Starts out a little sharp and heavy on the olive aromas, but it brings enough freshness to override any roasted, herbal qualities that come with the variety. The palate is big and chunky, with sweet, jammy black fruit flavors. Long, chocolaty and slightly herbal on the finish.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
Fleshy, melony aromas cuddle some fresh oak. The palate has decent acidity so there’s freshness along with weight, resiny oak flavors, lemon and green apple. Zesty and citrusy on the finish, with a dash of vanilla.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
A bit cheesy on the nose, with oaky resin and tropical fruit aromas. The palate is plump to the point of soft, with fleshy melon flavors leading to a citrusy, soft finish. Candied and easy but good.
— M.S.
(9/1/2011)
Very aromatic, to the point of being flowery. The palate is sweet and dense, with a heavy, round mouthfeel and candied mango, melon and applesauce flavors. Finishes just pure enough, with weight and pith entering the fray. Don’t wait long to drink.
— M.S.
(6/1/2011)
Snappy and high-toned on the nose, with citrus peel and sweaty notes. The palate is solid, with sweet mango flavors followed by a small wave of bitterness and astringency. Candied but still a touch bitter on the finish.
— M.S.
(12/1/2011)
Burnt rubber, cola and brambly aromas control the nose, while the palate is hard-coated and clacky in feel, with dry, herbal, peppery black-fruit flavors. Finishes creamy and oaky tasting. More oak and bramble on display than high-quality fruit.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Hard spice, road tar and blackberry aromas are encouraging, but the palate is rather crisp and sharp, with juicy acids and tart, generic flavors of berry fruits and spice. Remains edgy and acidic on the finish.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)