This luscious full-bodied wine needs time to open, its presently a little shy. Laden with rich fruit aromas including dark blueberry fruit with notes of coffee, cocoa, caramel and fig. On the palate, dark fruit, black licorice with cherry underpinnings – high notes of bourbon followed by sweet cheery and honey (typical of old vine Syrah from Côte Rotie). A rich wine that is well integrated with a healthy dark fruit backbone/acidity for aging.
Full bodied white wine blend with fruit and flower aromatics, so much going on with this wine! Aromas of apricot and yellow apple with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, non-aromatic sweet Meyer lemon, Asian apple, pear and an elegant stony minerality. Old world in style, full mouthfeel/luxurious texture with a hint of honeycomb on the lasting finish.
This wine is really about the texture and structure – a “classic Petite Sirah”. Rich and indulgent, with chocolate and mocha, smells like a coffee shop. Lovely acidity yet rich and decadent. Powerful and restrained. It’s a food wine. Its enormous. Macerated red berries and blackberries with interesting secondary notes of maple, sage brush, gravel and new leather. Nice acidity- well balanced. A decidedly different wine from Domaine Artefact’s offerings. A versatile food pairing wine it can go with grilled ribs, beef, lamb or pork.
ATF is a medium bodied, GSM (Grenache being the predominant varietal). Refreshing! Full of tart red fruits with plum skin, raspberry, cured meats, pepper corns and subtle black licorice. Purple flowers, violets, raspberry and pomegranate. Raspberry zing of acidity. Nice balance of acidity and tannins - very integrated. A versatile wine that can go with roasted chicken, pork, beef, lamb, salmon and vegetables. Ready now!
A full bodied red with aromatics of dark fruits – highlighting blackberries and boysenberry. On the palate, the dark berries give way to a “bacon-spice concoction”. Dried leather makes an appearance, as do dates, dried figs, cinnamon and clove and peppercorn. This mélange closes with a finish of blueberry, blackberry and peppercorns. The texture/mouthfeel of this wine is lifted, similar to a northern Rhône/Cote Rôtie provenance.
Dark red in color, presents white pepper and herbs on the nose. Palette strong red cherry, sweet candy, Sarsaparilla, with subtle aromas of coffee and dusty rose. Deep warm earth and rocky; a pure red wine. Serve with Salmon, a pork tenderloin marinated in herbs de Provence, chicken with mushrooms or hors d’oeuvres. A well-balanced approachable, easy drinking wine.
Medium bodied with classic Viognier aromas; bright expressive gardenia, white flowers, apricot jam, peaches and nectarine additional aromas of fennel with a hint of anise. Palate confirms aromatics being rich, viscous and luscious predominated by honeysuckle, yellow apple and peaches. The acidity has a profound impact that helps balance the alcohol and restrains the richness and a crispness to the finish. Fennel notes moderate the stone fruit from being too prominent.
Medium bodied with distinct varietal character and definition that applies to both old and new world. Really “true” to Grenache. Tons of red berries- with raspberry and pomegranate stand outs, red flowers, tobacco, pine, Sarsaparilla and a little vanillin from new French oak. An age worthy Grenache Noir!
This full-bodied white wine offers aromas of fresh pineapple, honey, cantaloupe, yellow pears, citrus curd, apple skins, coconut and a hint pine forest. On the palate, there is an amazing complexity of grapefruit, citrus and pineapple. The finish is savory sweet with notes of vanilla, Key lime and nutmeg.
Aromatics of strawberries, crushed roses, stone fruits, nectarine, and fresh herbs; marjoram and thyme. Bright coppery salmon in color. On the palate, strawberry fruit with a tangerine acidity. Very round texture with a nice mouth feel, this wine lingers on tongue, mid and back palate. Lasting raspberry finish.
Grenache’s thin skin and pale coloring makes its well suited for the production of full bodied, rosé wines. Grenache is the principal grape behind the rosés of Tavel and Lirac and its plays an important role in Provence as well.
