This Vin de Paille or "straw wine" is light and luscious in the mouth and is not an overly sweet dessert wine. It is extremely balanced in terms of acidity and exhibits aromatics of apple and honeysuckle and with juicy citrus marmalade over, honeysuckle and offers up a lasting juicy finish.
On the palate, this full-bodied white wine blend is chock full of white aromatic flowers, Charentais melon, apricots, stone fruits, golden delicious apple, lemon curd, pineapple, lemon grass, star jasmine, candied, lemon, lemon verbena, honey-grapefruit and star fruit. There is nice structure to this wine with toasty Marcona almonds and apricots, followed by ripe and luscious melons on the finish.
This Grenache Blanc offers aromatics of marizpan, yellow pear, Asian apple pear, thyme, freshly squeezed lemon ice tea, marzipan, gooseberry, grapefruit and chamomile. On the palate, the acidity is complemented by white tea, pear, Asian apple pear, cardamom seed, candied ginger, basil, mint, lemon grass and white peach.
This Viognier bursts with Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, orange blossom, white peach, lemon verbena and chalky minerals. One the palate, enveloping stone fruits, lemon pith, tart peach skins, fresh herbs with a finish of golden delicious apples.
A plush nose of ripe golden apple and pear, honeydew melon rind, almonds, wet stone and peach skins awaits! On the palate, concentrated peach skins, golden apple, honeydew melon are followed by a soft minerality, almonds, key lime citrus and candied ginger. The finish lingers with notes of salted caramel and honey.
ATF is a medium bodied, GSM (Grenache being the predominant varietal). This wine has aromas of cedar and forest floor with nuances of strawberries, rosemary, black pepper, prosciutto and anise. On the palate the fruit stands out more, with ripe red fruits, dry lavender leaves and anise. There is a lingering finish of strawberry and Garrigue.
RDD is a full bodied GSM (Syrah being the predominant varietal). This wine offers aromatics of sweet damp earth, macerated dark berries, peppercorns, allspice, blackberries, saucisson, sweet clove and cigar box. On the palate, dark blackberry, blueberry, anise and concentrated fruit. This wine is well balanced, with a lingering finish of spices and leather.
Our Cat Canyon Syrah provides aromatics of smoked bacon, dark berries, plum skins, tanned leather and a deep layer of wet earth. As this full bodied wine opens, more dark berries emerge with notes of pancetta, dandelion, mocha and mole. On the palate, black licorice, black fruit compote, notes of bacon and leather. This wine has good acidity and a lingering earthy finish.
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.
Dark fruit aromatics dominate with a ribbon of cassis and sweet berries; there is a subtle earthiness, with notes of saucisson, anise, herbs, tobacco, leather and coconut. On the palate, berry, lead pencil, violets, dried lavender, niçoise olives, and anise are noted. This wine is well structured and delivers a long and lingering finish.
