tasting note

Pale straw yellow. Complex and aromatic on the nose, full with assertive personality on the palate, reminiscent of fig, elder flower and wild sage, with very good structure and long persistence.

tasting note

This opulent wine features Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay and is aged in oak barrels to reveal a delicately structured cuvée. Enjoy aromas of brioche and citrus with a creamy texture and well-balance tannins.

points of distinction

• The first cuvée of the house aged in oak barrels
• Made using méthode traditionelle

tasting note

A complex nose of blackberry, fresh boysenberry, and violet. On the palate, layered, fresh expressions of blackberry, boysenberry, and black cherry are balanced by fresh acidity and supported by a firm tannic structure. The finish reveals a hint of minerality underlying the deep, dark fruit.

points of distinction

• Sourced exclusively from the Suscol Springs Estate Vineyard in southern Napa Valley
• Partial crush gives optimum extraction of color, flavor, and tannin from the skins
• Matured 22 months in French oak barrels, 70% new

tasting note

Bright, sparkling pink. A fine, persistent perlage with fragrant notes of wild strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants and cherries that give way to peaches and apricots and a final, floral flourish. Those fresh, fruity notes persist onto the palate culminating in a long, lingering finish.

points of distinction

• A brand new expression of Prosecco
• 100% handpicked grapes
• Vinified the same day as picking
• Pinot Noir is drawn off from the skins, a mark of all high quality rosé

tasting note

Mainqué Chardonnay features up-front fruit, a salinity shared with the Chacra Chardonnay, and a tasty finish lent by the calcareous components of the alluvial soil.

points of distinction

• Made in collaboration with Jean-Marc Roulot of Domaine Roulot in Burgundy.
• Grapes picked early to achieve optimal balance of ripeness and acidity.
• 12% of wine aged in 1st-use French oak barrels, 57% aged in 2nd and 3rd use barrels.
• A 100% biodynamic and 100% certified organic Chardonnay

tasting note

The wine is intense, energetic, high pitched, and lively. On the palate, it is round, austere, refined and mineral-driven. It has a dry mouthfeel and a saltiness that is natural to the Rio Negro area of Patagonia.

points of distinction

• Made in collaboration with Jean-Marc Roulot of Domaine Roulot in Burgundy.
• Chardonnay comes from 40-year-old vines planted in alluvial and calcareous soils.
• 15% of wine aged in 1st-use French oak barrels, 85% aged in 2nd and 3rd use barrels.
• A 100% biodynamic and 100% certified organic Chardonnay

tasting note

There is a wonderful purity in this wine with dried strawberry and iodine. This refined red mixes crushed bilberry and cherry fruit with undertones of smoke, game and mineral. A fine length.

points of distinction

• Single vineyard Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted in 1955 with ungrafted vines.
• Vineyard sits gently on a sea of soft, rounded pebbles from a nearby riverbed.
• Matured for 14 months in French oak barrels for greater complexity.
• A 100% biodynamic and 100% certified organic Pinot Noir

tasting note

This red balances toasted spice and mesquite notes with the macerated cherry fruit character, remaining fresh through the mineral-tinged finish.

points of distinction

• Single vineyard Pinot Noir from a vineyard planted in 1932 with ungrafted vines.
• Soils feature clay, sand, and pebbles in Chacra's most structured estate vineyard.
• Matured for 19 months in 55% used French oak barrels for greater complexity.
• A 100% biodynamic and 100% certified organic Pinot Noir

tasting note

Pale lime to pale straw. Lifted citrus notes interwoven with distinctive tones of passion fruit pulp. The palate has an intriguing slatey palate that carries voluminous citrus fruit. The crunchy acidity perfectly balances the sweet varietal fruit. The finish is long and pure.

points of distinction

• Grown on the western side of the Te Muna range with more exposure to the afternoon sun
• Wine features a slightly riper fruit spectrum due to the warmer vineyard site and gravelly soils.

tasting note

Aromas of caramel, toasted almonds and dried fruits.

points of distinction

• Made from a selection of high quality grape spirits of differing ages
• After the final blend is made, the ageing is perfected in oak casks

tasting note

Inky black center with a rim of deep purple. The nose opens rich, ripe fruit with crisp red berry aromas blending with ripe, succulent black fruits. Eucalyptus and rock rose scents merge with hints of crushed mint, fresh citrus notes and a pot-pourri of savory herbs and dried rose petal. On the palate the wine is thick, dense and silky, packed with opulent fruit and supported by a mesh of tightly-woven tannins. This magnificent expression of the oldest vineyard plots at Quinta da Roêda showcases the old vines’ remarkable qualities and their ability to open doors on unexpected new dimensions of aroma.

points of distinction

• Wonderfully aromatic with a rich fruitiness and an exotic herbal character
• Pairs perfectly with chocolate and chocolate based desserts
• Made with 100% foot-trodden grapes from old vines at Quinta da Roêda
• This wine will develop for decades in the bottle

tasting note

The nose opens with a fine crisp fruitiness, black cherry, blackberry and cassis, and aromas of fresh plum. Delicate floral notes of rose petal and violets emerge to provide elegance and complexity. The palate is crammed with intense berry fruit and finishes with luscious flavors of strawberry and cherry.

points of distinction

• Limited Edition to Celebrate the House's 430th Anniversary
• Unique bottle shape with distinctive outer tube
• A vintage-character Porto blended from wines aged three to four years

tasting note

A powerful, rich blackcurrant bouquet with subtle hints of cedar and spice. In the mouth black, woodland fruit and chocolate flavors dominate. The wine has good weight and structure with a fine finish.

points of distinction

• A vintage-character Porto blended from wines aged three to four years for greater complexity
• A sophisticated wine for after dinner, or paired with fruit desserts or cheeses

tasting note

A mélange of of fresh cut flowers, key lime, ginger, and honeydew melon on the nose leads to a dry, brisk, beautifully balanced palate of green apple, blanched almond, yuzu, and a touch of mandarin. With a surprising mouthwatering complexity, its bright, crisp fruit and dusty minerality ride on a serious structure, the persistent, palate-cleansing finish lingering on.

points of distinction

• 100% organically grown estate fruit from the cool-climate Carneros region
• Made in the méthode traditionnelle, as used in French Champagne
• Lengthy aging time yields fine, pinpoint bubbles, toasty aroma and rich texture

tasting note

On the nose, this sake shows banana and toffee. On the palate, it is fruity with notes of pear and lychee.

TECHNICAL DATA
Rice: Koshi no shizuku (from Fukui)
Yeast: T2
Rice Polishing: 55%
Sake Meter Value: +1.7
ABV: 15 - 16%
Acidity: 1.6
Shubo: Yamahai
Pressing: Yabuta
Pasteurization: Once, in bottle

points of distinction

• Founded in 1849, the Tajima Brewery specializes in the production of yamahai sake.
• The traditional yamahai method takes 30 days instead of 10 days as in the modern method, but it gives the sake a layered and complex flavor and style.

tasting note

Overall, this sake shows a wonderful balance between elegance and strength. It is clean and delicate, especially on the nose, but it is also layered, and solid. On the nose, it is delicately floral, with hints of winter spice. On the palate, it shows white pear, maple syrup, and browned butter. It finishes with a delicate, crisp acidity.

TECHNICAL DATA
Rice: Yamada Nishiki (koji); Gohyakumangoku (brewing)
Yeast: Kanazawa
Rice Polishing: 55%
Sake Meter Value: +2
ABV: 15%
Acidity: 1.6
Shubo: Sokujo
Pressing: Saseshiki (slow funashibori)
Pasteurization: Once in bottle

points of distinction

• Husband and wife team, Kiichi and Akiko Hakuto
• Elegant, layered, sophisticated style
• Remote, artisanal town