55% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc & 19% Picpoul Blanc. Waxy fruit coming through on the nose - underripe pear, green apple skin, wet slate and mineral backbone. Along with lots of herbs - thyme, dill, white pepper. Palate begins viscous, waxy, round.. finishing with a pucker of lemon grass and acidity that would be so superb if it wasn't for the extremely heavy alcohol burn that quickly stunts and smothers it. Can't get over the 14.5 ABV.
55% Roussanne, 26% Grenache Blanc & 19% Picpoul Blanc. Waxy fruit coming through on the nose - underripe pear, green apple skin, wet slate and mineral backbone. Along with lots of herbs - thyme, dill, white pepper. Palate begins viscous, waxy, round.. finishing with a pucker of lemon grass and acidity that would be so superb if it wasn't for the extremely heavy alcohol burn that quickly stunts and smothers it. Can't get over the 14.5 ABV.
1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2016
A touch of salt and Bay laurel anchor a lacy perfume of yellow apple skin, pear, beeswax, and honeysuckle. Ample and silky-textured on the tongue with accents of toasted hazelnuts and almonds. The finish is all sage and sweetgrass, with a smack of Meyer lemon at the close. 12.7% abv (sample; disclosure: I worked for the winery during this vintage)
A touch of salt and Bay laurel anchor a lacy perfume of yellow apple skin, pear, beeswax, and honeysuckle. Ample and silky-textured on the tongue with accents of toasted hazelnuts and almonds. The finish is all sage and sweetgrass, with a smack of Meyer lemon at the close. 12.7% abv (sample; disclosure: I worked for the winery during this vintage)
1 person found it helpfulNov 4th, 2014
Big honey tropical fruit note, beeswax, and white flowers. Textured and bright acid. So well done
Big honey tropical fruit note, beeswax, and white flowers. Textured and bright acid. So well done
Mar 11th, 2016
In a word,DAMN! 56% Roussane 44% Grenache Blanc from Beeswax Vineyard in Arroyo Seco. Aged in glass demijohns with magnetic lees stirring. Beautifully Textured, aromas of honey, peach leather, hazelnuts, orange blossom, wet stone. $50 ABV 12.4%
In a word,DAMN! 56% Roussane 44% Grenache Blanc from Beeswax Vineyard in Arroyo Seco. Aged in glass demijohns with magnetic lees stirring. Beautifully Textured, aromas of honey, peach leather, hazelnuts, orange blossom, wet stone. $50 ABV 12.4%
Sep 18th, 2013
Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
