Aromas of wild strawberries, juniper berries and dark chocolate. Soft tannins and a silky texture with notes of sweet red berries and cola with a hint of vanilla. Balanced acidity and a smooth, lingering finish.
Rustic and juicy. Crushed berries, cured meats and slightly dusty notes fill the palate. This is a full bodied wine with excellent balance and a array of flavors that leads to a lingering finish.
Bright and refreshing. Aromas of yellow peach and lemon zest mix with tropical pineapple and guava. The palate continues with juicy peach and Asian pear flavors, complemented by refreshing citrus and mineral notes.
Opens with a fragrant bouquet of citrus, stone and pear. Abundant layers of orange zest, tangerine and hints of toasty oak in the background. A vibrant acidity and distinct minerality extends elegance and liveliness throughout.
Aromatic, floral nose characteristic of the Musqué clone mingles well with mango, pear and citrus. Bright acidity balanced with a layered texture and minerality complemented with flavors of ripe grapefruit, fresh peaches and lemon drops.
Balanced wine of complexity, concentration, and richness. Black cherry, blueberry, and plum are the gateway to a multi-layered palate of dark fruits, vanilla, black currant, and the ideal tannin-acid structure on this wine.
Exhibits the style and essence of this distinct region- rich, dark berry flavors, supple tannin, and complexity. Aromas of blackberry pie, wet stone, and dried fruit. Velvety tannin and an exceptional structure support notes of dark berries, with spearmint and graphite.
This 2016 Altvs is a delicious bottle of wine. Compared with Merus, it is more classically Cabernet Sauvignon, not as opulent but with great length and ageability. Buy several cases and drink them over the next 20 to 30 years.
Nose of black currant, plum, anise and violet. Refined and polished tannins provide amazing structure and depth complementing flavors of dark plum, black currant, blackberry, savory leather and dark chocolate.
Fresh white flower, vanilla wafer, and citrus aromatics. A touch of coconut sweetness and warm tones of vanilla compliment the citrus fruit notes and bright acidity. Pineapple fruit tone and bright minerality and beautiful balance.
