88	Vivace Espresso Seattle, Washington Espresso Dolce Roast: Medium Review Date: June 2004 Origin: Not disclosed Price: NA

Blind Assessment: Subdued but gently elegant aroma. Stiffens a bit in the cup, landing somewhere between crisp and sharp, but with a gentle undercurrent of chocolate sweetness. The fruit and chocolate stop just short of richness in milk.

Notes: Under the leadership of espresso innovator, pundit and writer David Schomer, Espresso Vivace has developed into on of the Northwest's (and the country's) best-known boutique espresso roasters, whose goal, according to the Vivace website, is "to research, develop, and promote caffe espresso as a culinary art." Espresso Dolce is specifically designed to show well as straight-shot espresso. Visit www.espressovivace.com or call 206-860-5869 for more information.

Who Should Drink It: Straight-shot espresso drinkers who lightly sugar the cup.

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