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Lively, aromatically resonant, deeply complex. Cocoa nib, vanilla orchid, tamarind, pistachio, amber in aroma and cup. Rich structure with sweet-tart-savory acidity; lyrically full, viscous body. Harmonious, integrated finish that leads with notes of vanilla orchid, pistachio and cocoa nib.
Complex, spice-toned, floral. Ginger blossom, candied violet, clove, pomegranate, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Balanced, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, resonant, richly aromatic finish.
Rich-toned, deeply layered, juicy-bright. Black cherry, magnolia, cocoa nib, marjoram, cedar in aroma and cup. Richly sweet-tart structure with high-toned acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonantly sweet finish with tart fruit up front and sweet florals underneath.
Elegantly floral, vibrantly fruit-forward. Wisteria, bergamot, frankincense, mangosteen, black cherry in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Long, lingering, flavor-saturated finish.
Chocolaty and very floral. Dark chocolate fudge, vanilla orchid, pink peppercorn, calamansi, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Balanced, high-toned acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Long, inviting, flavor-saturated finish.
Crisply floral-toned, very lively. Star jasmine, wild raspberry, honey, dark chocolate, hint of shishito pepper in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with delicate, juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish fulfills the promise of the cup.
Sweetly savory, rich-toned, complex. Apricot, tamarind, pink grapefruit zest, dark chocolate, candied violet in aroma and cup. Savory-sweet structure with bright, juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, satiating finish with resonant stone fruit, citrus zest and dark chocolate notes.
Delicately sweet, balanced. Wild honey, bergamot, sassafras, cocoa nib, freesia in aroma and cup. Gently bright, sparkling acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Sweet-toned finish centered around notes of cocoa nib and bergamot.
Balanced, richly sweet. Cocoa nib, pear, narcissus, almond, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and pear.
Sweetly fruit-toned, richly aromatic. Lychee, tangerine zest, cocoa nib, bay leaf, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of lychee and tangerine zest with sweet herb undertones.
Delicate, very nuanced. Lilac, bergamot, cocoa nib, cedar, wild honey in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with bright, balanced acidity; plush, silky mouthfeel. Long, rich, floral-toned finish.
Sweetly spice-toned. Dried cranberry, freesia, fennel, hazelnut, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisp finish leads with notes of cranberry and hazelnut.
Richly sweet-tart, chocolaty. Pomegranate, toffee, baking chocolate, graham cracker, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of dark chocolate and pomegranate with cedar undertones.
Gently sweet-tart, fruit-toned. Dried plum, cocoa nib, cedar, lemon verbena, freesia in aroma and cup. Delicately tart structure with brisk acidity; viscous satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa and cedar notes frame the sweet-toned finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Sweet-toned, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, caramel, date, almond, fir in aroma and small cup. Satiny mouthfeel; chocolaty, nut-toned finish. In cappuccino-scaled milk, chocolate and nut tones preside.
Tangy sweet, delicately fruit-toned. Dried hibiscus flower, pistachio, cannabis, fresh perique-fermented tobacco, cotton candy in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush but buoyant mouthfeel. Crisp, complex, bittersweet finish.
Juicy-bright, very sweet, with a tart edge. Honeysuckle, strawberry, pipe tobacco, cane sugar, bay leaf in aroma and cup. Sweetly juicy acidity; buoyant, lightly syrupy in the mouthfeel. Consolidates to florals and pipe tobacco in the long finish.
Crisply savory, very sweet. Hazelnut, rhododendron, fig, dried raspberry, salted caramel in aroma and cup. In taste structure displays a startling but pleasing juxtaposition of intense sweetness and deep umami. Lightly satiny in mouthfeel. Smooth, resonant in the finish – fig, vanilla.
High-toned, tangy. Cocoa powder, peach kefir, jasmine, lychee, almond. Tartly sweet, roundly savory; full, plush mouthfeel. Rich-toned finish centered around notes of cocoa powder and peach kefir.
Deep, rich, sweetly herbaceous. Heavy cream, sweet herb melange, caramel, Meyer lemon, the aroma of oak forest in aroma and cup. Gentle, round acidity; plump mouthfeel. Fades gracefully to bittersweet herb notes.
