The Durant Vineyard Chardonnay is bright, crisp and fresh. On approach, it presents itself with enticing aromas of green pear and quince, layered with warm notes of fresh brioche. The nuanced palate opens with bright acidity, as sweet and savory flavors mix with citrus and minerality. Slightly viscous, the mouthfeel is supple and silky. Slaty, flinty notes carry through to a persistent finish in this brilliant Chardonnay.
Garnet in color, the Reserve Pinot Noir jumps from the glass with beautiful floral aromas intertwined with blueberry pie, white tea and vanilla. Luscious flavors of ripe Bing cherries, black raspberry and marionberries coat your palate. Supple and smooth tannins provide a luscious mouth feel with great length.
The wine is light crimson in color with aromas of fresh black currant, anise and sarsaparilla. The mouthfeel is full bodied as notes of figs, plums and sage unfold. On the palate, integrated tannins, red fruits and savory characteristics provide great complexity with a finish that is long and seamless.
The nose gives generous aromas of red plum, black raspberry and ground espresso powder. The palate is lovely and has generous flavors of black cherry, blackberry, cinnamon stick and just a tiny amount of citrus oil. It’s very well balanced and punches well above its weight class. A beautifully crafted wine for the price point.
Rose and purple flower petals are prominent on the nose, but give it some time and you will experience a melange of blueberry, black raspberry, pink peppercorn and red licorice. The palate is a gorgeous explosion of flavors - think fresh black raspberry, red plum, Earl Grey tea and a hint of shortbread cookie.
