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A particular specialty of the Valle Isarco. Greenish to bright yellow in color. Peaches, apricots, and tones of tangerines on the nose. Very lively, juicy, and sleek on the palate, with a mineral-rich finish.

Strikes a terrific balance between mouthwatering acidity, fresh herbal notes of lemon verbena and thyme, and core flavors of Key lime, Meyer lemon, pineapple and tangerine. Gains momentum on the finish, where the flavors sing in harmony and complexity. Wine Spectator, 93 Points

Austrian Riesling-- super precise and clean, plenty of minerality, yet there is an attractive ripeness and fruit contribution. Baked apples, golden apples, glazed pears, orange zest are all present. This is fresh and crisp, yet with air, it turns rounded and mouthfilling with glazed orchard fruits and citrus all the way to the juicy finish.

Aromas of white flowers and juicy pear on the nose.  The palate texture is round with lemon-oil, stone fruits, and pear supported by refreshing acid.

The nose offers chamomile, white peach, grilled pineapple as well as slate and lees notes. The palate is round and full bodied with minerality with additional notes of white flowers and lemon. Grilled peach, quince and ginger flavors add to the complexity of this wine.

This Chardonnay is Kosher for Passover, Mevushal. Toasty, buttery aromas are complemented by flavors of lemon curd, vanilla, baked apple and pear. Medium-plus in body and length.

Focused and fresh with notes of white peach, baked apple, crush rocks, citrus and a hint of spice with vibrant acidity and a rich texture. It has a long finish.

Smoky crushed stone mixes with dried yellow flowers, incense and a freshly sliced pear as the 2020 Fiano di Avellino Sequenzha comes to life in the glass. This is pleasantly sweet and opulent in feel, yet nicely balanced by mineral-tinged orchard fruits with enriching hints of almond. It’s persistent, lightly structured and salty through the finale, which creates a wonderful contrast to the heady experience found within. – Vinous, 92 Points

Bright notes of lime and pinapple in the attack with just a hint of light grapefruit in the mid palate combine for an elegant finish. The 3 months of French oak- barrel-aging adds a bright vanilla flavor and gives the wine the perfect balance of richness combined with fresh acidity.

Medium aromas of green apple, melon, pear, and subtle minerality. Refreshing and lively acidity with flavors that echo the nose, accented by a citrus-laden finish.

This semi-dry style exhibits a medium mouthfeel, not too sweet, very well balanced and a satisfying finish. Its passionfruit-like juiciness, pear, yellow apple with light grass makes this crowd-pleasing wine appropriate for party, or for pairing with a myriad of full-flavored foods.

Aromas of apple, bosc pear and herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied white has lots of personality and a round mouthfeel with flavors of melon, pear, and apple alongside citrus and dried herbs. It has integrated acidity and a medium finish.

Aromas of pear, apples and citrus. On the palate it is generous with notes of nectarine, apricot, citrus, baked apple skin and ripe pear. It is round and creamy with medium acidity and a longer finish.

Complex aromas of fig, tangerine, white flowers, mineral and toasted nuts join with hints of ginger and beeswax on the nose. The palate is equally intricate with a combination of juicy orchard and citrus fruits as well as discernible minerality, spiced baked fruits, and a touch of honey. The wine is quite robust with a persistent mineral-driven finish. A good representation of the St. Joseph Appellation Contrôlée (AC).

This dry white wine, produced on the small island of Salina, is characterized by an aroma reminiscent of spring flowers, white nectarine, crushed rocks and salinity. The palate echoes the nose with the addition of citrus and white peach. It is medium in body with refreshing acidity and has a medium finish.

This opens with soft Chardonnay aromas of golden apple, ripe pear, beeswax and a touch of floraity. Flavors are bright and round, lifted and fresh in this medium weight wine, dominated by orchard fruits with a touch of vanilla. Try pairing with vegetable terrine, creamy pastas, risotto, vegetable soups, and medium intensity cheeses.

Crip aromas of citrus and apple lead to a very clean and concentrated set of flavors including apple, pear, and lemon, with mineral notes as well. Quite tasty, with medium-plus body for Pinot Grigio and a longer finish. Cora Pinot Grigio is gently pressed then fermented for two weeks at cool temperatures (15°- 16° C) in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then bottled in screw-cap bottles in order to maintain its fresh, bright flavors.

This is a classic, well-made expression of the appellation with aromas and flavors of citrus, fresh herbs, and crushed rocks. The wine is medium weight, but the edges are round rather than sharp and there is a density that shows the quality of farming. Rather than only green flavors, it shows depth and complexity with pear and melon ripeness structured by crisp acidity. Notes of flint and limestone lend a strong mineral character to the finish. The complexity continues to develop as the wine gets some air.

Elegant and complex, this wine offers stony and mineral flavors, orchard fruit, salinity, and lemon.  The palate is fresh and clean, and flavors are layered.  There is an interesting acidity on the attack that takes a back seat on the midpalate. The salt of tears rather than seawater is clear on the attack through the midpalate. Medium in body, this wine has a long, complex finish.

Classic Sauvignon Blanc aromas include grapefruit and wet stone, along with peach and apricot. Dry and round on the palate with citrus pith, grapefruit, refreshing acidity and a long finish.

Here's a succulent, beautifully ripe white Burgundy. Aromas of butter and apples continue onto the palate. The fruit involves a melange of Ginger-gold apples and Anjou pears with a touch of elegant oak. Texturally, this gives a pleasantly dense and creamy roundness. The juicy orchard fruits are seamlessly integrated with minerality, vanilla and baking spice notes.

Medium aromatics that are creamy and hint of baked apples and brown sugar. This rich wine is medium-plus in body with ripe pears, pineapple, peach, mango, candied apples and dried apricots. It is creamy, round, soft and concentrated.

Aromas are clean with pear, honey and some biscuit notes. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is juicy with cantaloupe, apple, honey, white flowers, crushed rocks and candied citrus. The acidity is mouthwatering and the citrussy finish lingers.

Medium-plus aromas of tangerine, dried apricot, chalk, chamomile flowers and certain salinity. Medium in body with round texture and refreshing acidity. The aromas translate onto flavors with the addition of pear, ginger skin, white flowers and a lot more minerality. Medium-plus on the finish.

This white Burgundy offers a light apple-cream-citrus combo on the nose. On the palate, it is mineral-driven with apple, stone and wood-spice notes melding seamlessly. Crisp and fresh at first, but with more air, touches of toast evolve. The finish is like fall apples, butter and understated oak. This is extremely versatile at the table--you'll want a sip after every bite of food because it provides that much relief and complement to all kinds of cuisine.

This elegant white is subtly fruited with some apple fleshiness joining flint, earth and mineral tones as well as some new toast on the the long and satisfying finish.

Consider Jacquère as sunshine in a glass by the meadow! It is light and crisp with gentle florality, great mineral character, and even notes of Alpine meadow. The Labbé Abymes is all of these plus complex notes of pear, green apple and just enough acidity to keep it light and refreshing.

Medium aromas with bold ripeness along with notes of caramel apple and brown butter. Ripe and rich on the palate with medium-plus weight. Round and honeyed (yet dry), showing flavors of apple tart and nutmeg with a long, generous finish.

From the producer: Delicate at first then tropically ripe, brimming with apricot, nectarine and a touch of pineapple. Lemon citrus and acacia blossom balance the sweetness effortlessly.

From Importer: "This is an exciting, modern fruit-driven wine. Packed with passionfruit, tangerine, and gooseberry flavors. It has a tangy mouthfeel and and long, smooth finish."

Aromas include lemon/lime, yellow apple, and slatey-minerality. Succulent white peach flavors with more fresh mineral, grilled pineapple, and a touch of menthol are supported by fresh, mouth-watering acidity on the palate.

Dried pear and vanillan apple notes meld in a lightly buttery, crisp Finger Lakes Chardonnay made by Master Sommelier Christopher Bates and his father Robert Bates. This is closer to Burgundy than to warm climate Chardonnay and makes an excellent food partner.

Aromas of baked apple, honey, pineapple, citrus and toasty oak. On the palate this wine is well-balanced with enough acidity to carry its weight. This wine is full body and elegant and the oak use is just right.

Aromas of minerality, field flowers, apples and pears begin this dry wine. Nectarines, white peach and pears appear on the palate as well, with citrus, floral and mineral flavors. This is medium weight or slightly more with juicy acidity, good concentration and and a touch of creaminess.

Quite aromatic with honeysuckle, golden apricot and orange notes. Flavors echo nose with more minerality and, a gentle creaminess that's balanced by mouthwatering acidity and a touch of alpine herbs.

Notes of jasmine, lemon verbena bar, quince and pine. On the palate this is a full-bodied powerful wine with flavors of white tea, almond, quince, grapefruit and seashells.

From the Producer: "This wine reflects the substance and diversity of southeast Seneca Lake. It fermented in both vats and old oak (228 liter Burgundy barrels and demi-muids) with indigenous yeasts for several months, as is typical of our wines. Combining aromas of mineral and fruit: mango, jasmine, flint, it delivers a balanced texture, straightforward while being both long and soft."

Thyme, rosemary and lemon balm burst from the glass with some flint and almost smoky characteristic. The palate is clean, mineral and has some lime zest and pith.

Elements of beeswax, lemon peel and lychee fruit combine with flowers, lime, honeysuckle and garden blossoms on the nose. It is medium-plus in body, round and focused. Very spicy in the Gewurztraminer sense; however, it does not show any sweetness, just well ripened fruit of apple and tropical citrus, along with flowers. Shows complexity in an unobtrusive way. It has refreshing acidity, but it still mouth-filling and complete with good weight on the palate.

Complex and fresh aromas of guava, apricot, the juicy flavors of Granny Smith apple and yellow peach are present, along with bright acidity and a crisp finish. Lemon curd, and slightly toasted caramelized nectarine can all be found, along with notes of fresh ground cloves and cinnamon. It is medium in body with a long finish.

This fresh and energetic white starts out with aromas of citrus, pear and hay. It’s a juicy and succulent wine with nicely dense, apple, quince, lemon and pear flavors joining stone and chamomile. Integrated acidity lingers on the long, herbaceous finish.

Highly aromatic, with minerals, flowers, and tropical notes (including pineapple and lime). There’s the slightest suggestion of the sea as well. The attack is round with light peach, apricot and a beautiful minerality. This wine is temperature sensitive so don’t drink it too cold. The longer finish offers white pepper, citrus, and herb notes. This is a medium body wine with medium acidity.

On the nose, ripe apple aromas mix with delicate smokiness. Medium-bodied, piquant and fresh, this is a complex , elegant and delicious Grüner Veltliner with subtle and integrated ripe yellow-fleshed tropical fruits, orchard fruits and melons. There is attractive leesiness and minerality as well as a round mouthfeel and juicy acidity. Despite its very different grape composition, this Gruner is reminiscent of white Burgundy.

From the producer: A delicious white burgundy that holds its own with neighboring Chablis. Flavors range from pear to grapefruit to subtle ginger spice. Richness reflects low yields and warmth of the vintage, combined with a classic Goisot style of lovely texture, persistent length and racy drive.

Aromatics of grass, lime, yellow pear and gooseberry invite you to this fresh South African white. It is medium weight with both tart citrus (lime and lemon) and sweeter yellow fruits (pear, quince, melon). Crisp acidity, mouth filling and a good value.

From producer: A tight, mineral wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and intense wine with a strong personality of both place and vintage.

Concentrated peach and citrus aromas lead to a rounded palate. Flavors are tropical and creamy with pineapple, apricot and citrus notes.

From the producer: "Our signature Riesling is vibrant and aromatic, featuring the distinctive minerality that has become our trademark. Fragrant essence of spring blossoms sets the stage for a succulent palate of early fruit, balanced with a refreshing crispness, revealing the true qualities of the Riesling grape. A brilliant texture carries into a lingering finish, in a wine that accommodates a wide range of food."

This Late Harvest Riesling is crafted in the traditional German Spätlese style, with natural sweetness balanced by lively acidity. The outcome is a wine with an elegant yet luscious nose, followed by a generous palate of crisp ripe stone fruit and floral notes, lingering into a long, naturally sweet finish. 4.3% residual sugar.

From the producer: "The finest qualities of the estate are expressed in our Reserve Dry Riesling, an exclusive wine spotlighting unique characteristics from all three of our vineyard sites. Small selections of grapes are meticulously chosen from specifically identified lots, which are fermented separately and then blended to create the exquisite balance of juiciness, freshness, and minerality displayed in this specialty bottling. A brilliant, tangy nose heralds a burst of stone fruit and citrus zest on the palate. Fruit and minerality play into a lingering finish that continues to make the mouth water long after the wine is gone."

From the producer: "Our versatile, Kabinett-style Riesling is marked by a refined interplay of sweetness and freshness. Harvested in the heart of our season, this, fruit-forward wine exhibits a rich mouthfeel and a satisfying finish."

Aromas of vanilla and creme brulee with some soft yellow apple notes. The palate is a full and elegant style chardonnay with classy oak flavors. Some spice and mouth coating but with good acidic structure and a lingering creme brulee flavor.

Wet stone and citrus aromas lead to ripe grapefruit, lime and touches of passion fruit flavors supported by zesty acidity.

Peach and apricot with minerality begin the aromas for this wine. It follows through with more complex melon, green apple and some dried herbs, like dill. Medium bodied, citrus focused with medium acidity and medium aromatics. This wine is high-toned but beautifully approachable Sancerre. 

92 Points Vinous: A highly perfumed bouquet evokes mineral-laced candied fig, tangerine, white flowers and toasted nuts, and hints of ginger and beeswax emerge slowly. Penetrating, concentrated and emphatically mineral in character, with juicy acidity enlivening orchard and citrus fruit and lemon curd flavors. Rich but vibrant in style, displaying impressive finishing thrust and strong, mineral-driven persistence. (JR)

This high-quality Chablis drinks above village level with excellent concentration, texture and complexity. It shows both mineral tension and round leesiness with fruits such as apple, nectarine, preserved lemon and peach joining savory stone and herb notes. Crisp but in no way, sharp, this attractive Chablis is beyond classic.

A modern style of Chablis that is creamy and features notes of apple, quince, and mineral. It is succulent with medium body and slightly more than medium acidity.

This is a dry Riesling from a single vineyard. The wine begins with notes of petrol and savory herbs and moves on to mineral notes and subtle Riesling fruit -- pear, apple and glazed citrus with herbs. It stays linear and focused with crisp acid that pairs well  a range of foods.

Classic and pretty aromas of flowers, green pear, melon and lime blossoms introduce you to this wine. It has the lightest touch of sweetness, but the zippy and clean flavors keep it incredibly refreshing. Melons, pears, peppercorn and minerality can be found on the palate.

From the Producer: "A classically bright Finger Lakes Riesling, with vibrant citrus and fresh green herbal notes on a light and refreshing frame, finishing with slate and lemon curd. While good to keep for another five to eight years, this wine can be enjoyed immediately with roasted poultry, poached fish with citrus and ginger, a vegetarian curry, or fine aged cheeses."

This is round and rich with classic Viognier flavors of apricot, apple blossom, and orange peel. As the weather cools, you’ll enjoy this full-bodied wine with its pleasant bitterness and long finish.

This is a powerful white Burgundy that is concentrated and toasty with loads of mineral-wrapped stone fruits.

This white Burgundy shows six years’ aging with some nice elements of concentration, roundness, buttered popcorn and pleasant oxidation. The fruit reminds one of apples sautéed in butter and deglazed with a hint of apple cider, as well of flavors of ripe bosc and Asian pear, nut skin and white tea. Medium to fuller-bodied with a creamy texture.

The nose smells of light honey, fresh hay, nectarine, and florality. The flavors are both fruity (stone fruit and citrus) and floral (honeysuckle). This wine is dry, with round acidity, medium body, and has a longer finish.

This is a wonderful and complex semi-dry Riesling. At first, it begins with notes of petrol mixed with white tea and tropical fruit such as guava. The palate gives generous apricot, pineapple and guava fruitiness mixed with minerality and florality. The wine can seem weighty at first sip, but the acid stays perky and with the right food, it dances on the palate.

On the nose this easy-drinking quaffer offers citrus, kiwi, pineapple notes with the flavors echoing the aromas. It is round and soft with just enough acid to keep it lifted.

"With a nose typical of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the wine has intense passion fruit, gooseberry and mango aromas, with herbal notes of heather, nettle and grass. It has a lively palate of tropical fruits with crisp lime acidity and lingering passion fruit." - Frederick Wildman

Aromas are round and ripe with lemon zest, pear, apple, and almond paste. The palate is all about texture—creamy—as well as refined flavors. This dry white wine tastes of Asian pear, yellow apples, lemon zest, a hint of toast and mineral with stone fruit on the finish. Elegant and silky.

This unoaked Chardonnay offers lemon zest, apple, stone, and melon aromas. The palate is rounded with bright acidity and lots of fruit flavor but also a savory edge that includes. Good balance and length. Pair with white fish with citrus-based sauce, steamed clams with white wine and garlic, or with vegetarian plates such as potato dishes or roasted cauliflower.

Delicate, pretty aromas of apricot, lemon oil, quince, and white flowers. The palate is medium weight, refreshing, and clean, offering notes of rosewater, grapefruit, mineral, and citrus.

Aromas of lemon, lime, and grapefruit alongside peach and light tropical notes. On the palate, the citrus notes are soft but refreshing, with peach and passion fruit flavors combined with a mineral undertone. Medium in body this wine is crisp, elegant, and well-balanced.

Ravines Dry Riesling is a unique and elegant expression of the Finger Lakes terroir. Delicate yet complex on with white flowers mingled with pear, apple and grapefruit citrus notes followed by a lingering mineral finish and a vibrant acidity.

From the producer: "Circle Riesling is meant to be a quintessential example of Finger Lakes Riesling; a touch of residual sugar to bring out the rich orchard fruit flavors without overwhelming the lemon zest and citrus that make it crisp and refreshing to drink. "

The nose opens with lemon oil, juicy peaches, and a slight stoniness. Starfruit, lime juice, and crunchy starfruit add to the palate, followed by a granny smith note that coats the mouth. Crisp acidity to finish.

Bright and juicy aromas of tart apple, lemon, pear and apricot. Clean, pure, and complex. The beautifully round texture of this wine showcases flavors of Golden Delicious apple, toasty lees, and lemon oil.

Toasty spice aromas balance with notes of baked apple and light citrus. This is a medium-plus bodied wine with notes of baked apples, slight caramel notes, toasted nuts and a hint of butter. Despite the oak notes this wine is balanced and manages to stay fresh.

Medium aromatics of peach and apricot with mineral notes of slate. The nose is complex as well as the palate with more raw almond and white flowers on the second pass. The palate delivery round but dry structure with vibrant peach and apricot again with more weight  followed by medium plus acidity. 

Medium-plus aromas of orange, golden apple, green melon, talc, and fresh herbs. Generous weight and roundness on the palate with balanced, lively acidity. Flavors echo the aromas along with apricot and orange rind

This wine is clean and nicely crisp while still being flavorful, concentrated and creamy. The nose gives vanilla and light apple aromas while the palate delivers notes of apples, apple blossoms, pears, donut peaches and vanilla bean. This undergoes partial oak aging which is relayed more in the texture than the taste. Texturally this is creamy and satiny; this Chardonnay is immensely drinkable and versatile at the table or on its own.

This estate-grown Cayuga Lake Pinot Gris begins with aromas of stone fruits, minerals, and melon. The palate offers bright acidity with flavors echoing the nose. The finish is rounder with hints of nut skin.

A classic creamy/buttery style with vanilla, apple/pear notes; refreshing acidity balances and a hint of toast on the finish.

Delicious and ripe with sweet baked apples, yet completely fresh!

This white blend gives aromas of ripe apricot, lemon oil, raw almond, honeycomb, peach and minerality. It is dry yet succulent, with baked yellow apple, peach, kumquat, orange peel and white flowers, Enjoy how pretty this is!

Straw-yellow with lively greenish tinges. The bouquet is intensely aromatic, with tropical and spicy notes of passion fruit, banana, and melon. On the palate it is particularly structured with a balance between an intense acidity and a velvety smoothness with a long finish.

This richer style wine is full of meadow flowers, tropical notes, yellow apple and bosc pear with some lemon citrus notes. The palate is juicy and refreshing with more orchard fruits, some guava, and waxy ripe pear and soft herb flavors. This wine has interesting and lingering texture.

Tropical aromas include pineapple, guava, peach candy and a touch of green pepper. Refreshing acidity balances more tropical fruit notes with a hint of fresh-cut grass and a long peachy finish.

The nose starts with aromatic fresh herbs including marjoram and a bit of eucalyptus layered with apricot and honeycomb. The palate accents citrus and stone fruit components, with thorough but soft acidity, delightful freshness, and good fruit intensity. There are light mineral notes as well as a sense of roundness. The finish is medium long, with hints of citrus and sage.

Delicate aromas of white flowers, raw almonds, stone fruits and a hint of dried herbs. Medium in body with delicate acidity and notes of pears, light jasmine, citrus oil and lemon-thyme with a long finish.

Bright yellow with golden hues. Fresh and juicy, this delicate Chardonnay expresses aromas of apple, melon and peach combined with exquisite citrus notes. The palate is silky and vibrant with a long and mouthwatering finish.

Aromas or stone fruits, citrus and some chalk/talc on the nose.  Just off-dry and beautifully balanced, this delicious crowd pleaser offer juicy peach and citrus flavors with lingering minerality.

Aromas include ripe lychee and passionfruit,  The palate is dry and racy with more tropical fruit, grapefruit, and gooseberry. 

Aromas of apple, melon, white pepper and light citrus. Juicy and dry on the palate, the aromas translate onto flavors. This is a refreshing tasty wine.

Aromas are fresh with notes of pear, jasmine and citrus. More citrus fruits appear on the palate, complemented by pear, lemon peel, jasmine flowers and savory herbs. It is medium in body with medium plus acidity and medium finish.

On the nose, this freshing white shows Meyer lemon, lemon curd and lemon candy balanced with wild meadow flowers and honeysuckle. On the palate, this zesty and fresh wine shows complex layers of lemon-baked pastry, gentle notes of cream, sweet clover and jasmine. It is medium in body, acidity and length with the slightest amount of zippy carbonation.

This is classic, high quality Gruner Veltliner -- clean, crisp, focused and fresh. Flavors of apple, pear, citrus, lemon peel, minerality, white tea, white pepper and dried herbs can be found in this medium weight wine, ending with a saline finish.

This is high quality Gruner Veltliner with more density and depth than an entry level wine. It is succulent and juicy with attractive florality and notes of fennel, white peach, almond paste and coriander. The texture is waxy-creamy, yet still zippy.

This is a wine which shows both density and sharp precision. The flavors range from lemon and lemon peel to flower blossoms, nectarine, white peach, quince and apricot. There is zingy tartness as well as round and chewy elements in this complex Riesling. Some lightly singed fruit peel, minerality and stone combines with lime as well. Quality farming and winemaking is evident.

Ripe pears aromas begin the medium-bodied Chardonnay. More pear/yellow apple notes on the palate with a touch of lemon and rounder finish.

Delicate stone fruit, glazed green pears, apple candy, white blossom, peach followed by strong minerality to provide a delightfully balanced mouthfeel. 

Stone, honeydew melon, citrus and white pepper aromas lead to kiwi and citrus peel with touches of white pepper along with classic Finger Lakes minerality and more melon notes. Clean with moderate acidity and nice roundness, lemon-lime flavors persist on the finish.

Earthy aromas include bramble, mineral, cooked berries and plum.  The palate is medium-plus in body with red cherry and currant, a touch of underbrush and black fruit supported by sleek tannins and juicy acidity lingering on the finish.

Aromas are layered and complex, beginning with notes of spice and bramble, following through to dark cherry and plum on the nose. Medium weight with supple tannins and a smooth texture, it reveals flavors of earth, oil-cured olives, and red cherry.

This instantly likeable Beaujolais displays darker fruits and more body than one might expect from Gamay. It is quite saturated for the genre; in fact, it has enough black currants to even call it inky! Notes of minerality, cinnamon and black pepper add complexity to this smooth and vibrant wine.

Aromas of acai berry and milk chocolate are prominent on the nose with touches of barn and slight minerality.  Flavors echo the nose with more dark berries, leather, sandalwood, and vanilla/spice.  The wine shows excellent restraint and is complex and well-structured without being over-saturated.

Aromas of blackberry and plums. On the palate this is medium to light in body, with black currants, smoke, blackberry seeds, and cherry flavors. It is medium in acid with fine tannins. Very silky and fresh… the ultimate picnic wine!

Slightly earthy aromas with additional notes of cherry, crushed peppercorns and cured meat. On the plate this wine is dry with flavors plum, cherry, vanilla and savory herbs. It is medium in body with juicy acidity and a long smoky finish.

Red fruits of strawberries and ripe fruits are attractive on the nose. On the palate, it is medium weight with classic cherry fruitiness, vanilla and light spices on a smooth and elegant frame.

Ripe and fruity aromas filled with plums raspberries and fresh roses. Medium weight and juicy on the palate with brightness and lifted acidity. Flavors match the nose, accompanied by violets and light spice

Aromas of licorice and leather mix with wild berries, spice, and forest floor. The palate is ripe with dark plums and black cherries flavors alongside a crushed rocks. It is medium to plus in body, with medium acidity and youthful tannins.

Aromas of mulberry, berry compote and savory raspberries introduce this wine. It is medium to full-bodied with cherries and plums, spice, licorice, thyme and chocolate notes adding complexity. This wine is smooth and quaffable with a long, refreshing finish.

This fruit-forward wine has ripe and rich jammy fruit notes with chocolate aromatics. The palate features tart red currants and black berry juice as well as perfectly ripe fruit preserves. It is medium-plus in body and suave.

This graceful red offers density and freshness, with the smooth texture carrying cherry, dried currant, licorice, tea and citrus peel flavors. The tannins are well-integrated, with bright acidity. Tempranillo and Graciano.

Lovely aromatics of tart forest fruits like cranberry, currants, red raspberry. There is a touch of earth as well. The palate is clean and mineral driven with lifted acid and balanced with some black tea notes.

Borgo del Mandorlo shows the exuberant, lush side of Primitivo with dark currants, dried fruits, ripe cherries and plums, along with notes of fruit cake spice and dark chocolate. It is full bodied with dense fruit, young tannins and balancing acidity.

Wine Spectator 93 Points: This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. — TM

Aromas of cooked berries, black pepper and earth on the nose.  Medium-bodied with smoky/earthy notes and darker berries. Fresh acidity supports grippier tannins, a great food wine for cheeses and charcuterie.

Ripe red cherries are joined by savory herbs and mushrooms. The palate continues the fruit-savory aspect with forest floor and black caps. Medium in body with certain rusticity and youthful tannins. If you are able, open it 30 minutes before you are planning on drinking it as it.

The wine is somewhat cloudy in the glass, reflecting its unfined status. It offers fresh aromas of cherry and blackberry with a touch of vanilla. It tastes darker, the fruit supported by fine, thorough-going tannins. This is a very pleasant, food-oriented wine, medium-bodied with a persistent finish.

A fragrant bouquet with red and black cherries, and a touch of florality. This wine is pure and appealing with a medium bodied finely textured palate. The fruit on the palate has tart currants, blackberries, with just the right density with balanced tannins.

This is a thorny dark fruited wine with medium-plus body. The palate delivers more complexity with blueberry, dates, black currants, and a touch of black peppercorns with medium acid and fine tannins.

Wine Advocate – Issue 244, End of August 2019 : CHÂTEAU DE SAINT COSME Gigondas Le Claux 2018 – 95-97 points “Everything about the all-Grenache 2018 Gigondas le Claux is big. From the huge black cherry and blackberry fruit, to the insane levels of concentration, the rich, velvety tannins and the never-ending, licorice-tinged finish, this beauty should evolve positively for at least a decade and a half.”

Beautiful Grenache aromas of red fruit, with light spice, red licorice, floral notes and garrigue. The palate is also very pure and true to Grenache with a hint of licorice and dried herbs. It is medium-bodied, incredibly silky, with a long finish.

Wine Spectator, 90 Points: Dense and powerful, with plenty of loamy notes to the dark cherry and roasted plum flavors that show creamy accents. Ends with dark chocolate on the finish.

Aromas of mulling spices, ripe red fruits and underbrush. On the palate this medium body wine has flavors of black cherry, black caps, and some herbed raspberry jam. It has nice round tannins, as well as integrated acidity. This wine is complex with light notes of underbrush and bramble on the finish.

This liter bottle presents intense and fruity notes of ripe black fruits and a touch of licorice. Medium-weighted with soft tannins and ripe dark cherry and raspberry, it is enjoyable with a slight chill.

This classic Italian wine is an ideal pairing with food. The nose is quite berry forward with Italian herbs. This medium bodied wine has tart berry fruit with balanced tannins, touches of rustic herbs and some forest floor and tobacco notes. 

Red berries and sweet vanilla greet the nose. The wine is pleasantly soft and round in body. Dark fruit, some cinnamon spice and a touch of earthy, umami flavor mingle on the palate, ending with a subtle  chalkiness.

Medium aromatics with black cherry, blackberry, and an herbaceous quality. Both red and black cherry greet you on the palate with some cooked berry, black pepper, and spice. The fruit is present and balanced with a light amount of savory bark. Medium-bodied with medium-plus acid, excellent with food.

Berry forward aromas of blackcap and black currant with some mulberry. There is a lovely amount of vintage cigar box and forest floor with some tart lingonberry as well. The palate has noticeable tannins, with juicy gravely like texture. There are persistent grape skin like tannins with middle acidity and some graphite on the finish.

Aromas of warm spiced dark fruit, a hint of smoke and chocolate, and a touch of wood. When first opened, the wine shows pronounced acidity on the attack as well as pronounced tannins. However, with about 15 minutes of air, acidity integrates well and tannins soften considerably. Juicy small fruits weave their way around the structuring elements, neither jammy nor cooked. Despite its youth, this is a well-balanced wine that will continue to develop both complexity and integration. It is medium in body and length.

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Attractive aromas of black and red cherry, plum, smoky cinnamon and bark. Quite flavorful on the palate with the aromas translating onto flavors: Bing cherries, red plum, rhubarb, black pepper, black tea and light cinnamon can be found. The tannins are rounded and it has moderate acidity. It was bottled under screw cap and becomes broader and better integrated with about a half hour of air. It is medium in body and length with lovely brightness.

This wine has a strong sense of place.  Lifted red fruits of black cherry and wild strawberry along with carbonic and earthy notes dominate the aromas. The palate offers plum, black raspberry and ripe pomegranate along with bramble, black tea and minerality. The wine is slightly grippy and well textured. Acidity is moderate, body is medium, and the finish is persistent. 

Aromas of cherry, crushed raspberries, minerals and flowers, show good typicity for Pinot. The dry palate is elegant, with more cherry fruit, a bit of toast, tea leaves, smoke and meatiness. Smooth and medium-bodied, the wine has moderate acidity that complements rather than obscures the abundant cherry and black currant fruit.

“Complex layers of aroma and flavor. Black raspberry, forest floor, Allspice, and velvet theater drapes from the nose. Wild mushroom, limestone, suede, and earth engulfs the palate that is full, elegant, and precise as a rare Swiss timepiece.”  -Charles Smith, Winemaker

The wine shows a deep purple color, and features aromatics of mixed, crushed red and black fruits, sweet spice and cedar. This wine is fuller-bodied, possessing fantastic dark fruits, excellent mid-palate depth and ripe tannins.

Dark berry fruits on the nose, think black currant and black raspberry mingle with light smoky notes and soft earth aromas. The palate is medium bodied with good medium structure and complexity. 

A parade of red fruits (plums, cherries, and currants) are accompanied by mineral tones (crushed rocks) and a hint of leather. The palate is a little less fruit-driven than the nose would suggest, showcasing more earthy, savory notes such as dried herbs, cloves, and graphite alongside black cherries and raspberries.

A concentrated wine, yielding ripe flavors of blackberry and dark plum, cocoa and mocha as well as savory notes of bark. Full-bodied and rich on the palate with polished, integrated tannins and excellent structure. The finish is long. If able, open it 30 minutes earlier to allow the wine's structure to integrate and shine.

Complex and interesting aromas of plums, cooked currant and berries, black cherry and toasty wood. Thorough-going but soft tannins support lively, spicy dark fruits. All the components of this wine are well integrated and harmonious. It is easy to drink, just a bit over medium in body with a long finish.

This Blaufrankisch has aromas of plum, black cherry, black pepper and a hint of smoke. The palate is juicy with youthful tannins and a fairly long finish. The flavors of plums are layered with minerality and savory tobacco notes.

"Blueberry, plum, tobacco and citrus-zest aromas. It’s medium-bodied with firm, tight-grained tannins. Fresh and juicy with good structure. Drink or hold." - James Suckling 92

Medium aromas of red cherry, high toned fruit and some tart pomegranate. The palate is clean and medium bodied with red cherry, plum, and cranberry. It has medium plus acidity with light tannin structure. 

Lightly floral aromas with baking spice and cherry. The palate on this medium weight red is silky, with black pepper, plum and cherry notes.

Medium aromatics of black cherry and crushed rose petals with an enticing smell of minerality. The palate is dry and velvety with cherry plum, floral notes. This is medium body with soft tannins, elegant and seamless.

Complex aromas of black tea, smoke, black cherry, plum, and wood introduce this wine. The flavors are bigger and fresher-fruited than the nose suggests. Black and red cherries are both there, along with red currants, and touches of earth and stone on the finish.

Touches of orange and potpourri can be found on the nose. This wine gives plum, raspberry and cherries that are ripe, yet not rich. It shows the fruitiness, fun and charm of a wine that undergoes carbonic maceration.  The palate is medium bodied or slightly more, with juicy acidity.

Aromas of dried cherries, rose petals, and a hint of dark chocolate introduce this Pinot Noir. Sultry tannins and balanced acidity support flavors of cola, lavender, exotic spice, and just a trace of vineyard terroir in a lasting, earthy finish.

Seductive aromas of red rose and red cherry with shaved truffle. The acid in this wine is brilliant and completely wrapped into the wine. On the palate, this pinot noir gives juicy, ripe red fruit, cherry, cranberry and truffle with dense texture and thorough, but suave tannins.

Bursting with dried red cherry and brambly fruits, this Primitivo (Zinfandel) offers aromas of coffee beans, dark chocolate, prunes, fruit cake and spices. The palate is rich and juicy with integrated tannins and flavors that echo the rich aromas.

Aromas of fruit cake, dates, fig and berries. On the palate this is a full-bodied wine with flavors of plum, fig newton, dried fruits, cinnamon and clove. It is dense yet lifted and generous. It has a long finish.

Medium density and body with ripe fruit and attractive aromas. Plum, black cherry, and blackcap with some rose petal notes.

Aromas of red roses, violets, red berries. It is fresh and smooth on the palate with flavors of red plums, cola, baking spices and minerality.

Aromas are somewhat rustic, with charred wood, black currant and blackberry, licorice and black pepper. The flavors are round, with damson plum, blueberry, allspice, wood, and more black pepper. This is an intense and concentrated wine but neither clunky nor too heavy; there's a nice lift to the back end and good energy overall. Smooth and spicy, well-structured and warm, medium-plus in body with a longer finish.

Juniper, violet and pepper notes mingle out front before the core of kirsch and plum fruit arrives, turning this into a juicy ball of anise-tinged deliciousness, with an echo of garrigue through the finish. Drink now through 2025. Wine Spectator, 91 Points

This Estate-grown Malbec reveals a fruity nose filled with plum and quince aromas and a touch of elegant oak. The mouthfeel is full, with flavors of blackberry and licorice, and has a rich and lingering finish. There are smoky accents of vanilla and lingering oak.

This is a medium aromatic wine, with a balanced palate. Extracted darker berry fruit, with some spice, kirsch, blackberry jam, and mulberry. It is medium in body, fresh acidity and rich concentration.

This Pinot layers in the complexity and tension, showing accents of raspberry and cherry that are laced with dusky spice and black tea.

Aromas of chocolate, brambly blackberries, toasted clove and sweet cinnamon welcome you to dive into the glass. On the palate it bursts with fruit flavors of black cherry, plum, raspberry, and mocha. It is full body with rounded tannins.

Ruby red color with aromas and flavors of red fruits (cherry, strawberry and plum). This wine is definitely Italian, with fresh and lively red fruit, cedar, and minerals. Medium in body and acidity, it will be a perfect partner at the table!

Red raspberry and soft floral notes with the palate delivering plum, raspberry. The fruit from the palate is supported with good tannin structure and some savory but age worthy notes. The finish is plush and long with medium body.

Aromas of plums and black cap raspberries are inviting in the glass. The wine is medium plus in body, with ripe, soft tannins that give a beautifully round mouthfeel. Juicy fruits of plums, raspberries and licorice are structured by a touch of perky acidity.

Barrel toast and wood spice with dark currants and a light herbaceous character. The palate brings good palate coating flavors of blackberry, black cherries, earth, and dried thyme. This wine is clearly cool climate but with round tannins. 

The nose offers aromas of mixed berries, dried but still bright and juicy. The palate is full and bold, with lush fruit, balanced by fresh acidity. Coffee and cocoa flavors linger on the finish.

Alluring aromas of raspberry, leather, red cherry, violets, and a hint of smoke. Medium weight in body with persistent tannins and a juicy core. Fresh blueberries, mineral, and cassis mingle with lingering savory notes of black pepper and garrigue.

Santa Julia [+] represents their strong commitment to sustainability, the people and the land. This wine offers complexity in the nose with aromas of ripe fruits such as cherries, black raspberries, and hints of toast and vanilla. Medium-bodied on the palate with more cherry, plum, spice notes. This will partner well with braised meats, pan-seared steaks and hearty stews, bean dishes or stuffed peppers.

Medium-plus aromas of currants, cherry, and strawberry. On the palate this wine is dry and bright with notes of cassis, currants, elderberries and cherries. It is medium body with very good concentration and fairly long finish.

This Sangiovese offers blackberry, red currants, cranberry, plum and red cherry. The palate echoes the nose along with herbaceous notes (oregano), black pepper and cinnamon. The wine’s structure is typical for an Italian red with pleasantly tart acidity and dusty tannins followed up by a long finish.

The aromas are dominated by red fruit: cherry, raspberry and plum. On the palate the aromas translate into flavors with the addition of crushed rocks and spice. It is medium in body with medium tannins and a refreshing finish.

This wine displays aromas of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry fruit with a hint of earthy notes. Bright flavors of strawberry and cherry combined with hints of spice. The bright acidity combined with sweet oak results in a lingering finish.

The nose entices with luscious blackberry jam and some smoke while the palate is medium weight and juicy with blackberries, light earthiness, blueberry pie and subtle tobacco notes.

With air, this wine reveals aromas of raspberry, cherry and sweet spices.  Then flavors of blackberries, plums and black cherries are joined by spice, warm earth and winter notes of pine and mulling spice. The medium tannins are thorough and the acid is juicy in this medium weight, food-friendly red.

Aromas of red fruit (plum, cherry and a hint of strawberry) with black pepper and crushed rocks. On the palate this medium-bodied wine is velvety with flavors of cherry, raspberry, grilled plums, pink peppercorns and earl gray tea.

The nose offers pretty red fruits of cherry and raspberry, along with hints of truffle. This pale-colored Pinot Noir is light to medium weight, yet completely on point with its grape varietal and terroir. Red fruits of strawberry and raspberry join with spicy cinnamon notes in this clean, crisp, food-friendly red.

Aromas reminiscent of the Old World with black fruit, minerality, forest floor, wood spice and a savory character. On the palate it has more New World flavors: blackberry, vanilla, and bittersweet cocoa. It is complex, supple, and tasty.

Grapes from this wine are dried for 15 days before pressing in order to concentrate their flavors, then fermented in stainless steel. Aromas of figs, dates and grilled plums lead to surprisingly refreshing flavors of dried strawberries, macerated cherries and cooked cranberries with a dab of baking spices and chocolate-covered figs.

Aromas of plum, raspberry and dried herbs. The palate is medium in body with blackberry notes, cherry, plum and raspberry. It is pure and fresh with smooth tannins.

This deeply colored wine offers powerful aromas of mulberry, mocha, sweet wood, and damson plum. In the mouth, it is juicy with moderate plus acidity. The aromas are echoed in the flavors—plum, dark chocolate, smoke, mulberry, and sweet wood. Tannins are fine-grained and nearly invisible, but they provide just enough structure. It is medium plus in body and length.

Very attractive and complex aromas of wild, ripe mixed berries, black cherry juice, and blueberry, complemented by a light florality in the form of violets and lavender. The palate is medium to medium-plus in body with flavors that echo the aromas, while also introducing baking spices, mocha, and fresh herbs.

Aromas include black cherry, vanilla, and touches of smoke and cocoa. The palate is juicy with more cherry and blackberry. Notes of pepper, baking spice and smoke are supported by supple tannins. Medium-plus in body with a longer finish.

Ripe notes of blueberry compote, plums, fresh violet petals and currants. It has a round mouthfeel with hints of blackberry bramble, black pepper alongside a Bordeaux-like earthiness; with bright acidity and velvety, persistent tannins.

Appealing aromas of red and black fruits, licorice and black pepper are your introduction to this unique Mediterranean grape. The wine is medium weight with red and purple fruits, plums, blueberries and rose petals. It is fresh, unique, appealing, fragrant, food-friendly, soft and accessible. The tannins are light to medium weight with crisp acidity.

Ruby red color with mineral and vanilla notes. Medium-bodied, dry wine with crisp acidity (perfect for the whole meal) and soft tannins. Flavors of blackberry, red cherry, pencil lead/graphite and rose are well balanced and complex.

This elegant Pinot Noir begins with aromas of red and blue fruits alongside savory notes of sandalwood, campfire, spice and sassafras. On the palate, it is medium weight with wonderful density and concentration for the grape. Candied black cherry and plums are gorgeously integrated with wood notes and flavors such as bramble, rooibos tea and sassafras. There's a richness and viscosity here that is so enjoyable with its silky tannins and perfectly wrapped acidity coasting to a long finish.

90 Points Wine Spectator: Well-built and elegantly focused, with expressive raspberry, sweet anise and black tea flavors that take on richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2026.

The aromas are bursting with black raspberry and macerated plum with some bittersweet chocolate. There is a tough of bark as well. The palate is medium with medium refreshing acid, with youthful tannins. Further flavors of tobacco, graphite, black currant, boysenberry. This wine becomes more joined with some air.

93 Points – James Suckling “This has the wonderful, dark-fruit and olive character of a ripe Cabernet Sauvignon, but the polished tannins fold over the wine. It’s full-bodied, yet agile and focused at the finish. Real wine for the money. Drink now.”

This organic rosé made from Bobal grapes combines black raspberry fruit with pomegranate, persimmon, grilled strawberry, savory herbs and bramble.

The nose is enticed by intense aromas of fresh picked raspberries, nectarine, fresh herbs, as well as strawberries.  On the palate, red berries dominate, but they are enhanced by flavors of peach, nectarine, wet stone and a lip-smacking acidity.  The wine tickles the palate with elegance and full flavors.

Lighter aromas include strawberry, watermelon, and pink grapefruit.  Juicy watermelon, peach, and pomegranate flavors are supported by fresh acid in this delicious dry rose.

This refreshing dry rosé features fresh strawberry aromas and then flavors of pink grapefruit, white cherry and cranberry notes. Silky texture with medium acidity and some orange zest notes with a slightly creamier texture than the previous vintage.  This is a perennial Finger Lakes favorite for locals and tourists alike.

This dark pink rose champagne is dry, yet fruit forward with raspberry, ripe strawberry and cherry notes. It is more wine-like and mellow with less agressive bubbles. Bright and festive flavors are softly textured, without tartness; this wine is a great match at the table.

Aromas are ripe and clean with notes of white peach, lime, and apple. This Prosecco's soft and rounded texture is complemented by flavors of peach, apricot, and citrus fruits.

Fresh, clean and bright with flavors of ripe apple, apple danish, golden pear and vanilla, along with hints of citrus. Finishes with a creamy brioche and apple jam note

Aromas of apple, stone fruit, chalk and pear coming from the Macabeo and Parellada varieties together with some hints of yeast and biscuit. Small and very persistent bubbles.

Refined floral notes of wisteria balanced with medium aromatics of a mélange of fruit; white peach, cantaloupe melon, Bosc pear, lemon and nectarine. There are some subtle thyme notes an enticing note of white tea. If the aromas are fruit driven, the palate is lean, dry and frothy. This elegant wine displays of kiwi, donut peach, and pear fruit, with a mineral driven finish.

Straw yellow in color with golden hues. Aromas of apple and pear with light citrus. On the palate this is a refreshing wine with golden apple, biscuit, light toast and medium-size bubbles. It is clean and develops a creamy texture as it sits in the glass.

Fresh mineral notes on the nose of crushed seashells and lemon peel. On the palate, the texture is lovely with a fine and thorough bead. Flavors include apple, lemon peel and a hint of stone fruit on the mineral-laden, dry finish.

Clean, invigorating notes of silex on the nose showcase the limestone soils of the Rouanne vineyard. The aromas and flavors develop as the wines opens to reveal wild strawberry and fresh thyme – a complex and flavorful sparkling rosé. Château de Rouanne is a historic estate with a 12th century medieval castle, situated on a classified Roman site located in the southern Rhône Valley. The name of the estate comes from "Rugius", which is said to be the name of the original Roman owner. The estate totals 177 acres (72 hectares), including 153 acres (62 hectares) of vines. Château de Rouanne was purchased by Louis Barruol, owner and winemaker of Château de Saint Cosme, in May of 2019. Barruol sees enormous potential in Château de Rouanne, having worked with the previous owners for years as a source for some of his négociant wines.

Fresh scents of apple and pear on the nose. Crisp orchard fruits and a lively sense of minerality flow seamlessly to the creamy, clean finish. Sustainable farmed and aged 18 months in bottle.

This is a full bodied style with notes of toast, brioche, hazelnut, baked apple, apricot, baking spices and light earth. This is quite rich.

This starts with classic Riesling aromas, including pear, apricot and light minerality. The palate is rich, creamy and well-balanced. Flavors of green apple, pear, and light florality come together on the off dry palate, leading to a long finish.

A fresh and lively Prosecco with lots of lemon and lime character, as well as spiced pears. Medium body, lovely fruit and a fresh finish. Green apple and fragrant spring-blossom aromas leap out of the glass while the enjoyable palate delivers creamy white peach, citrus and pear. It's bright and charming, with crisp acidity and a foaming mousse.

Medium plus aromatics of brioche, lemon curd, fennel or anise, light hay notes with lees, oatmeal and concentrated cider. The palate is dry with a soft bead, with baked lemon pastry and green apple. Some gooseberry notes with pinpoint bubbles on the finish.

Elegant aromas of hawthorn, wildflower, white peach and sliced pear. The vibrant balanced palate has flavors of citrus, crisp apple and a hint of ginger set against a firm acidity and a soft, foaming mousse. It has a clean dry finish.

Aromas are soft and enticing with notes of white flowers, pear, and golden apple. This is a relaxed Prosecco, that combines a round and velvety texture with playful acidity that keeps singing throughout the palate. Flavors of white peach, apricot, and red apple present themselves in this elegant bubbly.

Traditional aromas with some mulling spices and sour red cherry notes. The palate is crisp with fine bubbles, clean with subtle fruit and wine like with red cherry on the finish.

Quite aromatic with peach, apricot, honeycomb and acacia flowers. The palate is surprisingly dry, crisp, and refreshing with notes of citrus, slightly under-ripe peach, honeysuckle and kumquat. The palate is round with a creamy mousse.

A champagne method style cider with  a moderate bouquet of blue fruits with some black cap notes, yellow soft baked apple and some lime zest. The palate is semi-dry and crisp with soft tannin structure. There is a distinctive crab apple grip to the finish and is tart and approachable. 

This dry cider is a blend of heirloom, bittersweet, bittersharp, sharp, and wild seedling apples. Clean and crisp, with green apple, citrus and passionfruit on the nose. White flowers, mineral and slate come through on the palate, finishing with chalky tannins and an edge of mouthwatering acidity. An incredibly generous pairing partner, this cider will enliven poultry, ham, squash bisques, and sharp cheeses.

This is a medium weight cider that has some, but not too much sweetness. Flavors are light with apple skin, apple juice, peach, a touch of citrus and salt water taffy. It has gentle bubbles, a round, soft texture and a just-right refreshing finish.

Vibrant and enticing aromas of ripe kiwi, cherry, and subtle notes of honeysuckle.  The mouthfeel is round with delicate bubbles. A touch of almond and sweet peach linger on the finish.  

This cider is made entirely from wild pippin apples according to the traditional method, using wild fermentation. A precise and extreme example of terroir, it is aromatic and austere with aromas of citrus and sage. This is full and lively with hay, bergamot, and cucumber. The palate gives soft smoky earth flavors and minerality. 

Richly herbal, with excited notes of star anise sitting beneath simmering spiced notes of cardamom and pepper. Decidedly green (and not just from the historical connection between Pastis liqueurs and Absinthe) with fresh, roughly chopped herbs, warming spices and, of course, the distinctive notes of wormwood. Slightly creamy texture with a long anise finish.

From the Producer: Carpano Antica Formula stands out from all the other vermouths thanks to its unique bouquet and its unmistakable vanilla notes. Bouquet of vanilla with spicy, citrusy and dried fruit notes of almond, raisins and cloves. – Palate: well-rounded, rich vanilla taste that picks up the aromas from the nose. Combines well with the bitter orange, dates, cocoa beans and saffron flavours.