The nose is herbal and smoky, revealing notes of melons, green apples and dried herbs. The body is very light, unusual for Grenache, the palate is in general very elegant, dry, with crisp, citrusy plus acidity, good balance, delicate orchard fruit profile with a savoury touch on the finish.
The nose is full of ripe fruits, some apricots, green and yellow apples, juicy pear, a touch of herbal and floral nuances. The palate reveals high, zesty, citrusy acidity, an absolutely dry profile, with a pleasant saline touch on the finish.
Deep, opaque color with deep & concentrated wild berries, cassis and strawberrie aromas. It’s fruit-forward with a simple and pure expression. It needs opening, breathing as the intensity is quite shy. On the contrary, the mouthfeel is intense enough, with an explosive juiciness. It makes me think of the bursting fruit marbles in Bubble tea.
Prototype is a wine with a fresh overall fruit character, but with tarter finish. Even the color is surprisingly light and brilliant. The aromas combine a mix of juicy and fresh, little, concentrated berries. On the palate, it’s tasteful, soft and light. I’d say it’s closer to a Grenache than a zinfandel in style. There’s…
This wine is very expressive with mostly under ripe, tart cherries aroma at first. With a little whiff of air, it will disclose an interesting smoky and meaty side. The palate is thick in every aspect with a strong boldness and very apparent oakiness, not so integrated.
This Zinfandel from old vines, up to 110 year old, is truly daring. It’s very expressive character, extremely aromatic, exhumes all kind of concentrated aromas, black fruit, licorice, dried flower petals, Molasse, baking spices and strong coffee. The mouth is ligt and lean in terms of tannins but quite delicious. The wild fruitiness makes it…
(fermentation on lees) The nose is fine, fresh and fruity. It reveals notes of citrus (grapefruit, lemon) associated with fine notes of Granny apple associated with a few fine notes of exotic fruits and flowers. The mouth is nicely fruity, balanced, creamy and has a beautiful expression. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of…
The nose is elegant, fine and beautifully aromatic. It reveals notes of nectarine and flowers associated with touches of acacia as well as slight notes of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, beautifully suave and reveals a small minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of peach, nectarine and clementine combined with touches of…
(90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc) The nose is harmonious, well defined and fruity. It reveals notes of plum and ripe fruit associated with small notes of spices, black cherry as well as slight notes of coffee, cornflower and a hint of black tea. The palate is fruity, round, depth and offers a beautiful intensity. In…
(95% Zinfandel, 5% Petite Syrah) The nose reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and plum associated with a few notes of violet and spices (pepper, chocolate). The palate is fruity and balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blueberry and plum associated with hints of minerality, violets as well as touches of fig and…