The Avenius Red 2017 exhibits distinct dark bramble fruit aromas with some balsam and pine tar lift. The wine is medium bodied and concentrated, but not heavy with fresh acidity and firm tannins that persist. There is a harmony of the elements that is uncommon is such a youthful wine.
Read MoreBoisseau Red 2017 exhibits crunchy red fruits (red currants and cherries), fall leaves, and and freshness. The nose is complex with pomegranate and sassafras notes. The palate has red fruits along with herbal notes of thyme and green olives. There is a fresh acidity on the finish. Tannins are restrained.
Read MoreThe 2017 Claret boxes above its weight class with an inviting entry that is warm and generous. It is medium to full bodied with a cocoa, expresso bean finish Aromas and flavors include dried red fruits, anise and potter’s clay.
Read MoreA come hither nose of wild raspberries, fresh herbs from the garden, and rose petals. A young wine with uncanny seamlessness. All components work in harmony: medium body, acidity, fruit and tannin structure. Finishes fine and lingering.
Read MoreThis is a classic Avenius Chardonnay, pushing the envelope on mineral acidity and verve. Aromas of lemon zest, snow peas, and glacier water. Disclosure: I have never smelled glacier water, but I’m sure that this is what it would smell like. The palate is bracing from start to finish with good mid-palate weight. Shaved ice and lime juice. Grapefruit pith. Salivating.
Read MoreThis vintage expresses the coolness of the Avenius vineyard site. This wine is medium bodied, but extremely dense, focused and concentrated. There is a saline quality that makes one crave shellfish. Racy, edgy, crystalline acidity gives a very long persistent finish. Aromas are pungent and include: gun powder, lime zest, and chalk dust.
Read MoreThis is a very adult style Chardonnay. The nose has classic Hardscrabble apple notes with a bit of vanilla and toast from barrel aging. The focus of this wine is its length and persistence. It goes on forever.
Read MoreDemi sec translates as half dry which means that there is a touch of sweetness in the wine. This is to balance out the natural piercing acidity that the grape variety Petit Manseng is known for. The 2017 has a candied orange zest and dried apricot aroma. The wines is generous. concentrated, powerful and long with a bright refreshing finish.
Read MoreThis is a dry, steely Riesling. Aromas of wet stones and early picked stone fruits. The palate enters fresh and firm and finishes dry, with moderate acidity and some grip.
Read MoreThe 2017 Rosé is back to the classical style with fresh acidity and some underlying tannins. Red fruit and fresh herbs garnish both the aromas and palate. This is more of a food wine because of its structure.
Read MoreThis is a classic Linden Sauvignon Blanc with stone dust and grapefruit zest aromas and flavors. Very dry, medium bodied with a bright, persistent acidity. This wine has some aging potential.
Read MoreThis is a very special Village Chardonnay. The 2017 growing season gave us ideal ripening conditions and Hardscrabble's young vines had enough size to them to begin to produce significant yields. Therefor Hardscrabble's terroir markers contribute to the overall impression of this wine. The beauty of this wine is in its harmony, complexity, and balance.
Read More2017 was a great vintage without exception. Once all blending decisions were made, there were several lots of wine that had no home. These misfit barrels were blended and bottled without intention or name. This is what happens when production people are in charge.
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