Full bodied white with aromatics of citrus blossoms, lime, lemon and orange. Brilliant golden in color. On the palate, ripe pears, warm spices with highlights of nutmeg and cinnamon (pear compote). Finishes with mango, tropical fruits with an acidity that keeps it fresh. Age worthy! In three to four years this wine will darken and present with more savory notes.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Notes of smoked meats, black and thimble berries give rise to anise, coffee, olive and herbs de Provence. This is a medium to full bodied Syrah which presents a more masculine side to Syrah as opposed to our estate blend. As the wine unfolds in the glass, aromatics evolve to highlight Asian five spice, white pepper and clove. The tannins in this wine are gripping and additional aging in bottle will improve integration.
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.
