Almost equal blend of Grenache Blanc, Clairette and Roussanne. Silky smooth white peach floral and light mineralogy. Verbena chamomile brisk-edged finish. Not big but pretty long and pure. Could stand some more time in the cellar — 9 years ago
Pristine fruit, racy acidity, and briny minerality. Lemon verbena, yellow peaches, and a distinct creaminess. Stunning. — 9 years ago
Dark color that is reflected in the nose and on the palate. The aromas of dried lemon and lemon sourdough predominate, but there is also a snippet of lemon verbena and jackfruit, dried apricots, pumpkin, dried mango, dried papaya and a Flemish red beer streak! The lemon and beer notes are evocative of a brew room after cleanup, but a honey note in a spring grove plants you firmly outside. Plenty of sunshine here, and tangerines in a basket with fresh bread. Medium to heavy mouthfeel, and blood orange, grapefruit, lemon drops, grapefruit pith, limestone and a dried grass and chalky lemon pith finish that is exemplary. A writhing, evolving spectacle that boasts the intermittent Apple cider vinegar whisper without offense. Tannins abound, along with lemoncello custard. — 9 years ago
Bright, creamy nose full of peach, white flowers and citrus with almost a hint of smoke. Warm full butter, oak and smoky notes on the palate lead to big acidity and stony minerality with just a touch lemon verbena. The finish is lingering and clean. — 9 years ago
Weird and very personal but positively restraint aromas and flavors of verbena, grapefruit, soft spices and candied peaches. Naked finish where its natural elevage becomes obvious. Feels older than it is (2011 vintage), but I'm still intrigued to revisit this one in another few years. — 9 years ago
Karen Hawkins
Absolutely the epitome of Brunello. Buy this wine, now. 2009 vintage. — 9 years ago