Estate Reviews

Juicy, vibrant, tartly floral. Dried hibiscus, Meyer lemon zest, guava, cocoa nib, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Balanced, brightly sweet-tart structure with high-toned acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Resonant, rich, flavor-laden finish.

Delicately, richly perfumy. Guava, cocoa nib, frankincense, wild honey, lilac in aroma and cup. Sweet in structure with bright, vibrant acidity; silky, levitating mouthfeel. The deeply sweet finish centers around guava, cocoa nib and frankincense.

Juicy-sweet, fruit-driven. Lychee, tea rose, sandalwood, cashew, chocolate fudge in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure with juicy, bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant, long, flavor-laden finish centers around notes of lychee and chocolate.

Fruit-forward, high-toned. Pink grapefruit zest, rhododendron, baking chocolate, agave syrup, freesia in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Crisply sweet, floral-toned finish with citrus undertones.

Delicately sweet, richly perfumy. Bergamot, marzipan, lilac, apricot, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart in structure with very lively, juicy acidity; lightly viscous, silky mouthfeel. The finish centers around notes of bergamot and lily, rounding to cocoa nib in the long.

Bright, juicy, high-toned. Bing cherry, chocolate fudge, toffee, hop flowers, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweetly savory with vibrant, citrusy acidity; very smooth, satiny mouthfeel. The tart-leaning finish is rounded by sweet chocolate notes.

Richly sweet-tart, deeply nuanced. Lychee, pink grapefruit zest, sassafras, cocoa nib, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Deep-toned, balanced structure with lush, juicy acidity; viscous, syrupy mouthfeel. Complexly layered finish redolent of lychee and star jasmine, with cocoa nib undertones.

Evaluated as espresso. Complex, multi-layered, rich-toned. Red plum, dark chocolate, cashew butter, cocoa nib, a hint of rosemary in aroma and small cup. Very syrupy mouthfeel; resonant, flavor-laden finish. In three parts milk, red plum and cashew butter take center stage, supported by gentle cocoa nib and a whisper of a savory, rosemary-like herb.

Sweet, bright, elegant. Dark chocolate, hazelnut butter, freesia, nougat, cedar in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with crisp, high-toned acidity; very full, satiny mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to cocoa-toned nut and freesia supported by fresh-cut cedar.

Richly sweet-tart, fruit-driven. Dried apricot, almond nougat, clove, freesia-like flowers, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with complex tart and savory undertones and juicy, bright acidity; nectar-like mouthfeel. The crisp, fruit-forward finish centers around notes of dried apricot and almond nougat.

Sweet, richly nut-toned. Cashew butter, cocoa nib, pear, thyme, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Quiet, inviting finish centered around notes of cashew and pear with undertones of cedar.

Deep, complex, aromatically enticing. Red currant, almond brittle, hop flowers, pink grapefruit zest, molasses in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet, balanced structure with elegant, bright acidity; very syrupy, viscous mouthfeel. Resonant, long, flavor-laden finish with appealing complexity.

Richly fruit-toned, sweetly fermenty. Raspberry coulis, chocolate fudge, wine barrel, narcissus, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with vibrant, juicy acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. The fragrant finish suggests a barrel room full of red wine in process.

High-toned, juicy-bright. Pineapple, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, myrrh, narcissus in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bold, balanced acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Fruit- and cocoa-toned finish supported by narcissus-like floral notes.

Crisply sweet, cocoa toned. Cocoa powder, date, oak, magnolia, hint of cinnamon in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with pert acidity; velvety mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of magnolia and oak.

Bright, juicy, fruit-toned. Lychee, plum blossom, Meyer lemon zest, sandalwood, nougat in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with vibrant acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to attractive notes of lychee and nougat with sandalwood undertones.

Rich-toned, juicy, complex. Dried persimmon, wild honey, myrrh, almond butter, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with high-toned, vibrant acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering, rich finish that honors all of the cup’s aromatics.

Brightly and brilliantly fruit- and floral-toned. Raspberries on fresh goat cheese, narcissus-like flowers, fresh pipe tobacco, hints of chocolate and musk in aroma and cup. Roundly and gently lactic-tart in structure, with bright acidity; full, nectar-like mouthfeel. Deep, rich, flavor-saturated finish.

Pungently sweet-savory, deep, expressive. Dark chocolate, dried mango, fine musk, rum barrel, honeysuckle in aroma and cup. Richly sweet-savory structure with roundly tart acidity; full, creamy mouthfeel. Particularly musky, fruit-toned finish with dark chocolate undertones.

Lactic, chocolaty, sweetly tart. Young goat cheese, dark chocolate, roasted pine nut, persimmon, fresh-cut cedar in aroma and cup. Tart-sweet structure with deeply tangy, lactic acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to an attractive chocolate-toned kefir.