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Richly sweet-tart, fruit-centered. Bing cherry, hazelnut, candied violet, ginger, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Bright, tartly juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Complex, multi-layered, very long finish.
Citrusy-sweet, high-toned. Dried nectarine, almond, candied violet, Meyer lemon, cedar in aroma and cup. Briskly tart, citric acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Very long, flavor-saturated finish that honors the promise of the cup.
Candy-like, citrusy. Bergamot, Jolly Rancher, cocoa nib, lemon balm, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. Vibrant, citrusy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisp, bittersweet, cocoa-toned finish.
Fruit-forward, richly sweet-tart. Red currant, almond butter, magnolia, cedar, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Floral-toned finish with rich cedar and sweet currant notes.
Richly aromatic, complex, multi-layered. Star jasmine, blood orange, cocoa nib, lychee, marjoram in aroma and cup. Vibrant, sparkling (phosphoric) acidity; elegant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Long, aromatic, flavor-saturated finish.
Sweetly citrusy, spice-toned. Pomelo, vanilla orchid, red plum, pink peppercorn, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Balanced, citrusy acidity; very silky, viscous mouthfeel. Vanilla-like florals and pink peppercorn are supported by pomelo and red plum in the resonant finish.
Bright, balanced, tropical-leaning. Passionfruit, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, Meyer lemon zest, amber in aroma and cup. Delicate, high-toned acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The finish is quietly confident, long and lingering, with notes of cocoa nib, ginger blossom and passionfruit.
Elegant, berry-driven, chocolaty. Wild strawberry, cocoa nib, hop flowers, cedar, tangerine in aroma and cup. Delicately bright, juicy acidity; vibrant, silky mouthfeel. Crisply cocoa-toned, strawberry PopTart finish supported by tangerine.
Rich-toned, complex, compelling. Narcissus, black cherry, cardamom, dark chocolate, lemongrass in aroma and cup. Savory-sweet structure with winey acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Flavor-saturated finish led by narcissus and cardamom with undertones of black cherry.
Juicy, vibrant, ultra-sweet. Star jasmine, aprium, bergamot, cocoa nib, lemongrass in aroma and cup. Sparkling, very vibrant acidity; silky-smooth, lively mouthfeel. Harmonious, complex, long and lingering finish.
Spice-toned, delicately floral. Rhododendron, white peppercorn, dried pear, mustard greens, cashew in aroma and cup. Crisp, gentle acidity; nicely satiny mouthfeel. Spice-toned finish with notes of white peppercorn and mustard with undertones of rhododendron.
Balanced, high-toned, juicy-bright. Bing cherry, dark chocolate, freesia, Meyer lemon zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Malic (apple-like) acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. Fruit-driven, chocolaty finish into the long.
Elegant, nuanced, very sweet. Honey, cocoa nib, walnut, clove, narcissus in aroma and cup. Delicately bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa and nut-toned finish with floral undertones.
Delicately aromatic, sweetly tart. Cocoa nib, yellow plum, narcissus, almond, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Bright, lively acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Finish centers around notes of cocoa nib and yellow plum.
Richly sweet, floral-toned. Honeysuckle, cantaloupe, pink grapefruit zest, almond, oak in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of cantaloupe and pink grapefruit zest.
Crisply fruit-toned, gently wood-framed. Dried blueberry, cocoa powder, fresh-cut fir, orange zest, marjoram in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish supported by notes of cocoa powder and orange zest.
Evaluated as espresso.Fudgy, roast-rounded. Chocolate fudge, narcissus, hazelnut, coconut, pomegranate in aroma and small cup. Creamy-smooth mouthfeel; resonant, fudgy finish with coconut undertones. In three parts milk, rich-toned, decadent, floral.
Evaluated as espresso. Rich-toned, sweetly savory and deep. Amber resin, cocoa butter, scorched grapefruit zest, gardenia, almond brittle in aroma and small cup. Plush, roast-buoyed mouthfeel; honeylike finish with smoky amber undertones. In cappuccino format, deeply floral, cocoa-toned, gently smoky in harmony.
Evaluated as espresso. Complex, nuanced, multi-layered. Chocolate fudge, candied walnut, tamarind, lychee, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and small cup. Creamy, viscous mouthfeel; long, flavor-saturated finish. In cappuccino format, elegantly rich, impeccably sweet, paradoxically delicate and powerful.
Chocolaty, richly nut-toned. Dark chocolate, date, almond butter, fresh-cut cedar, tangerine in aroma and cup. Balanced, juicy acidity; crisp, lightly satiny mouthfeel. Resonantly sweet finish, chocolaty and deeply nutty.
