Los Angeles Reviews

Richly sweet-tart, fruit-driven. Rambutan, candied violet, ginger blossom, bittersweet chocolate syrup, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy-tart acidity; very full, creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Complex, multi-layered, exceptionally long finish.

Complex, deep-toned, richly sweet. Juicy Fruit gum, tangerine, chocolate fudge, narcissus, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity, plush syrupy mouthfeel. Multilayered finish goes on and on.

Richly sweet, deep-toned. Nutella, mandarin, red plum, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, balanced acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Aftertaste is quite aromatic, leads with notes of cedar and Nutella.

Reviewed for brewed applications. Chocolaty, gently bright. Date, milk chocolate, crisp pear, sassafras, hint of gardenia. Round, gentle acidity; creamy-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty, sweetly herbaceous finish.

Crisply chocolaty, fruit-toned. Pie cherry, baking chocolate, almond, cedar, sassafras in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with gentle acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Sweet-tart, nutty finish with a crisp chocolate throughline.

Crisp, low-toned, chocolaty. Baking chocolate, orange, toasted coconut, wisteria, macadamia nut in aroma and cup. Bittersweet in structure, plush in mouthfeel. Chocolate takes over in the finish, nicely complicated by orange and flowers.

Evaluated as espresso. Very fruity and richly chocolaty. Black cherry, guava, dark chocolate, tangerine zest, cedar in aroma and small cup. Crisp, satiny mouthfeel; fruity, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, chocolaty-sweet and invigoratingly tart.

Crisply chocolaty, richly bittersweet. Baking chocolate, lime zest, magnolia, date, cedar in aroma and cup. Gentle, sweet-toned acidity; dry vermouth-like mouthfeel. Baking chocolate and lime zest lead in the finish, with undertones of magnolia.

Juicy-bright, balanced. Raspberry, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, almond butter, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. High-toned, sweetly tart acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Lemon verbena and cocoa nib predominate in the finish.

Richly chocolaty, fruit-driven. Raspberry jam, baking chocolate, agave syrup, cedar, bay leaf in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Crisply sweet-tart finish centered around berry and chocolate notes.

Sweetly whiskey-toned. Bourbon barrel, milk chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut, orange zest in aroma and cup. Sweetly brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisply sweet finish with notes of bourbon barrel and milk chocolate.

Crisply sweet, fruit-forward. Strawberry, cocoa nib, lime zest, thyme, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; lightly satiny mouthfeel. Quiet finish with notes of cocoa nib and cedar with undertones of strawberry and lime zest.

Delicate, sweetly fruit-toned. Red grape, cashew butter, ginger blossom, fresh-cut fir, caramel in aroma and small cup. Gentle, round acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The quiet, fruity finish is supported by notes of caramel and fir.

Evaluated as espresso. Dark chocolate, caramel, macadamia nut, cedar, marjoram in aroma and small cup. Crisply velvety mouthfeel; gently drying, chocolaty finish. In three parts milk, dark chocolate notes are front and center, with macadamia nut and cedar undertones.

Round, cocoa-toned, richly bittersweet. Cocoa nib, date, maple syrup, walnut, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Softly brisk structure; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. Flavor consolidates around walnut and maple syrup in a crisp finish.

Roasty-sweet, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, roasted almond, gently scorched oak, shortbread cookie, narcissus in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of baking chocolate, scorched oak, and almond.

Bright, crisp, sweet-toned. Almond brittle, Pink Lady apple, baking chocolate, oak, marjoram in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with brisk acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. Crisp, sweetly nutty finish.

Balanced, floral, sweetly spice-toned. Magnolia, almond butter, ginger cookie, sugarcane, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned with brisk acidity; lightly satiny, very smooth mouthfeel. The crisp, richly sweet finish centers around sugarcane and almond.

Sweetly fermenty, richly aromatic. Raspberry brandy, lilac, mint, cocoa nib, yogurt in aroma and cup. Tart-leaning structure with citrusy acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Rich-toned finish with notes of mint and raspberry brandy.

Tangy-sweet and richly savory. Cocoa, macadamia, raspberry, fennel, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Deep, savory-tangy in structure; lightly syrupy and lively in mouthfeel. Cocoa and macadamia dominate in the short finish, but a delicate raspberry carries the long.