Aromas of lemon, zested orange peel and a hint of toasted marshmallow. Balanced and full with concentrated flavors of lemon oil followed by rich and creamy minerality. Known for its long, rich and elegant finish, this vintage is no exception.
Bursting with aromas of hawthorn berries, ripe cherry and wild flowers. A small portion of Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc offers a silky and sleek mouthfeel, bright acidity and red fruit flavors. A pleasing and supple finish.
Opens with aromas of vanilla, tobacco, black currant and anise leading to an exceptionally soft wine. Complex flavors of dark cherry and blackberry complemented by hints of cocoa, graphite and savory herbs.
Bouquet of black currant and dark cherry are complemented by notes of tobacco leaf and espresso. The palate is a beautiful compilation of black cherry interlaced with graphite and bergamot tea. Soft tannins and a moderate acidity.
Deep purple and ruby highlights, followed by intense, concentrated aromas of blackberry, vanilla and baking spices. Waves of rich black fruit wash over the palate, with complex layers of cedar and tobacco.
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.
The leading aroma is dominated by melted black and red licorice candy smells followed up by super-ripe or sunbaked blackberries. The oak contributes vanilla extract to the fruit and spice. The perfect cold weather sipping wine!
The nose has rich, fruit-forward aromas like ripe cherries and strawberry pie, with hints of cinnamon, vanilla and mocha. The palate echoes with ripe strawberries and dark chocolate up front, followed by earthy and spicy notes of forest floor and clove.
Elegant and complex, with aromas of blueberry, black peppercorns and hints of dried sage. A rich chocolate beginning moves into notes of wet stone and finishes with black currants. Nuanced acidity is balanced by silky tannins.
Rich aromas of dark berry fruits, espresso and violet. Flavors of plum, black currant, and blackberry jam meld together with savory leather and mocha. Refined, polished tannins with amazing structure and depth.
