Exotic Reviews

Deeply aromatic, finely layered. Dried cherry, cocoa nib, narcissus, blood orange zest and clove in aroma and cup. Bright, wine-toned, sparkling acidity; dense, creamy body. The finish is long and intricate, carrying spice, citrus and cocoa nib in shifting balance.

Richly sweet, enigmatically complex. Dark chocolate, lychee, cardamom, magnolia and brown sugar in aroma and cup. Lively, integrated acidity; full, creamy body. The finish is long and harmoniously sweet, with spice and citrus accents.

Brightly sweet, finely structured. Dried apricot, orange blossom, honey, cocoa nib and Meyer lemon zest in aroma and cup. Lively, well-integrated acidity; smooth, velvety mouthfeel. The finish resonates with sweet citrus and soft cocoa tones.

Sweetly structured, fruit- and caramel-toned. Date, Meyer lemon zest, salted caramel, almond butter and marjoram in aroma and cup. Gently bright acidity; lithe, silky body. The finish is smooth and lingering, with notes of caramel and citrus.

High-toned, arrestingly floral. Wisteria, lychee, white peach, jasmine and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Bright, delicately juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish is elegant and lingering, centering wisteria and white peach with a cocoa nib throughline.

Tropical, exuberant. Rambutan, passionfruit, young ginger, star jasmine, lemon balm in aroma and cup. Juicy-bright acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. Vibrant, lingering, fruity and floral finish with an undercurrent of sweet herbaceousness.

Bright, juicy, vibrantly sweet. Passionfruit, pink grapefruit zest, cocoa nib, vanilla, cashew butter in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; very viscous, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long lingering, resonant, flavor-saturated finish.

Elegant, bright, balanced, floral-toned. Narcissus, cocoa nib, red plum, lemon verbena, bergamot in aroma and cup. High-toned, juicy acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Long, resonant, lingerie finish that fulfills the promise of the cup.

Fragrant, fruit-forward. Pink grapefruit, nectarine, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, mulled wine in aroma and cup. Bright, ringing acidity; supple, viscous mouthfeel. The finish is gently lingering with floral-citrus sweetness with undertones of cocoa nib.

Balanced, sweetly nutty. Almond butter, baking chocolate, sassafras, pink peppercorn, Meyer lemon in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Gentle, pleasing, sweetly nutty finish.

Balanced, elegant and quietly luxurious. Notes of Meyer lemon, almond brittle, pink rose, baking chocolate and plum in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; Silky-smooth body. The finish highlights sweet citrus and floral tones.

Floral and spice-tinged aromatics lead into flavors of starfruit, hibiscus, panela, sweet basil and cocoa nib. The acidity is juicy and refined, the body silky and cohesive. Long, resonant finish with layered fruit and gentle spice.

Exquisitely structured and perfumed. Honeysuckle, lychee, sandalwood, panela, bergamot in the aroma and cup. Silky, buoyant mouthfeel; floral-saturated, cocoa-tinged finish that persists with grace and clarity.

Floral, cocoa-toned, rich and balanced. Magnolia, macadamia, dark chocolate, dried mango, cedar in aroma and cup. Lush, silky mouthfeel; very long, flavor-saturated finish with a sweet floral lift.

Distinctive and unusual. Herbal florals, cedar, bittersweet cocoa, molasses, and lemon balm in aroma and cup. Quiet acidity; smooth, medium body. The finish is long and gently drying, with hints of spice and herb mingling with sweet cocoa.

Aromatic, fruit- and floral-driven. Passionfruit, raspberry, candied violet, cocoa, honey in aroma and cup. Juicy, high-toned acidity; creamy-full mouthfeel. Long finish that centers honey and berry sweetness.

Exuberant, exquisitely articulated. Notes of concord grape, lychee, star jasmine, honeycomb, and cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Structure is bright yet seamless, with a lively, sparkling acidity; plush, silky mouthfeel. The finish is long and perfumed, carrying sweet fruit and floral notes deep into the long.

Very sweet, layered, original. Fresh pipe tobacco, dried pineapple, vanilla bean, honeysuckle, hops in aroma and cup. Candy-sweet and juicy in structure; plush mouthfeel. Turns crisper with more hops in the layered finish.

Melon-toned, delicately spiced. Cantaloupe, chrysanthemum, date sugar, white pepper, almond nougat in aroma and cup. Gently sweet structure with balanced, malic acidity; creamy, suede-like mouthfeel. The finish lingers centers around notes of cantaloupe and almond, with a whisper of floral spice.

Citrus-toned, delicately floral. Lemon zest, elderflower, caramel, white pepper, walnut in aroma and cup. Sweetly bright structure with soft, balanced acidity; medium, silky-smooth mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of lemon zest and walnut.