Viognier texture and volume, but without excessive weight. The finish is less dependent on acidity as it is on phenolic persistence.
Read MoreThis is a ripe, concentrated wine that is framed by both acidity and tannins. The nose is brooding and slightly torrified, but also has loads of Bing cherry, rose petal, nutmeg, and tarragon aromas. The palate starts with sweet, crunchy red fruit, but then refined, velvety tannins take over and persist long into the finish. An underlying acidity keeps the wine fresh and food friendly.
Read MoreThis classic Linden Claret is medium bodied, restrained, sinuous, harmonious and quaffable. The nose is very complex with foraged red and black raspberries, fresh summertime herbs and Earl Grey tea leaves. It is more reminiscent of Burgundy than Bordeaux due to its subtle femininity, refreshing acidity, and subtle tannin structure.
Read MoreThis is a ripe and structured Hardscrabble Red reflecting decades of vineyard replanting and harvest timing experience. The nose is classic Hardscrabble with crunchy red fruit, forest floor, dusty clay and espresso bean. The palate is dense, concentrated and sinewy with a long, powdery tannin grip.
Read MoreThis is a classically rustic Petit Verdot with loads of spice, dark fruits, and tannins. When young, the wine is very jammy. With a few years age of age the wine will tone down a bit and take on more complexity and nuance.
Read MoreDry, ripe, lush, weighty, finishes long and persistent with moderate acidity and some tannin.
Read MoreA bit of an outlier due to very warm, dry harvest conditions, the 2016 Avenius Chardonnay has more breadth and weight than is typical. However there is the classic core of concentrated mineral acidity that is the trademark of this terroir.
Read MoreThis is a very adult Sauvignon: both graceful and generous, it is more site-driven than varietal. The warmer 2016 vintage is respected with the wine’s big mid-palate weight, but the classic Avenius acidity and nervosité persists.
Read MoreViognier texture and volume, but without excessive weight. The finish is less dependent on acidity as it is on phenolic persistence.
Read MoreThis is a ripe expression of Hardscrabble Chardonnay. Aromas of ripe pear and grilled peach with vanilla toast and nutmeg. The palate starts assertively with a lush, creamy texture. This vintage shows more volume than verve on the finish.
Read MoreFull bodied with some sweetness (18 grams of sugar/liter) to balance acidity.
Read MoreThis is a pretty, light bodied, playfully styled Riesling. The nose has clear and pristine citrus zest aromas with a splash of tarragon. Not complex, but confident. The palate is refreshing, with a ying yang melding of sweet and tart. A light touch of dry tannins at the end keeps the wine lingering.
Read MoreLush and fresh. Medium to full body, medium acid. Lots of mid-palate volume reflecting a warmer vintage.
Read MoreClassic Village Chardonnay with a generous ripeness and weight with medium acidity and a dry finish. Nutmeg, ripe pear, rising bread dough, melon rind and hay.
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