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Bursts with high-toned red berries, candied apple, and floral notes, lifted by aromas of tea, apple skin, herbs, and a touch of prosciutto and mushroom. The nose is both savory and bright, while the palate delivers juicy, vibrant red fruit with a youthful energy. Accents of cinnamon and baking spices round out the profile, giving...

Opens with a deeply perfumed nose of dark fruit, red violets, and roses, layered with exotic spices, black tea, and a hint of mint. Rich and savory, it evokes baked fruit, fruitcake, white chocolate-covered raspberries, and dark earth, with subtle vegetal and sanguine notes. The palate is fresh, juicy, and structured, offering both immediate pleasure...

High-toned with a serious, well-balanced profile. It has a dry finish, with dry red fruit and a short finish at the moment, suggesting it will be better in 2–3 years. Aromas of licorice, anise, and spicy notes evoke a festive, Christmas-like character. On the palate, it’s juicy and silky, with a bright, fresh finish. More...

Silky and rich, with a tangy edge that suggests it could benefit from some decanting. The fruit is spicy and ripe, with dark, broody aromas of floral and meaty notes. On the palate, it’s smooth, with solid dark fruit flavors like blackberry and black cherry, rounded out by a hint of vanilla coke. The finish...

Opens with aromas of red cherry, a hint of stem, cola, floral notes, and cranberry. On the palate, it’s juicy with a dry finish, offering great value for the price. There’s a touch of candied apple on the nose, while the palate features strawberry and rhubarb compote, with a little green edge adding complexity.

Opens with inviting aromas of vanilla crème and fresh red fruit, with a touch of strawberry adding brightness. On the palate, it offers darker fruit flavors, silky smooth with a light, fresh balance that keeps it lively and elegant. The richness of ripe berries and vanilla is present, but it maintains a sense of freshness...

This is an awe-inspiring example of Pinot Perfection that simply must be tasted to believed. Three-dimensional aromas of ripe cherry, bright red berries, and spices. Layers of bright red fruit on the palate and a towering structure that puts this into a category of its own when compared to its peers. So much charisma in...

Presents ripe blackberry and a touch of orange bitters, with a fuller body that’s both round and balanced. The concentration of red , ripe cherries and strawberries gives it richness, while notes of hibiscus tea and a subtle mushroom undertone add complexity. The finish is smooth, with medium acidity keeping it fresh and vibrant. A...

Opens with a complex, almost festive nose. Spicy and green like Christmas, layered with floral notes, baking spices, and a touch of tobacco and tomato leaf that hint at whole cluster fermentation. There’s a savory earthiness alongside cranberry and red apple skin, giving it a tertiary, slightly wild character. The palate is juicy yet grainy,...

High-toned and elegant, with a classic style that’s both floral and vibrant. Bright strawberry and apple skin come through with grace, creating a refined, pretty profile. The nose is a beautiful blend of violets, rose, red cherry, and raspberry, with a delicate touch of confectionary sweetness. Higher-toned fruit, dried strawberry, white mushroom, and a hint...