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Brilliant pale straw colour with distinct reflections of green around the edges and a watery hue. Pronounced pear, subtle dried honey and citrus aromas are trailed by notes of wet stone. Rich and round in the mouth there’s plenty of intensity to the pear and dried honey flavours with citrus, subtle cashew and stony characters filling out the back palate. Dry balanced finish with lively acidity and a long textually appealing aftertaste that’s quite moreish.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Other Reviews....
Very taut with plenty of peaches and light green mangoes. Very fresh and fine. The palate has a lithe and juicy edge. White peaches and lime citrus with a very smooth, fleshy and nicely balanced palate. There’s a lot of fruitiness and acid power here. Excellent AC Chablis.
92 points
James Suckling

The 2017 Chablis, due to be bottled in September, has a tightly wound, slightly chalky bouquet with hints of musk developing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a satisfying sense of volume and precision, touches of orange zest, dried apricot and ginger with an elegant and refined finish. There is a nascent sense of panache here that you might not expect for a mere Village Cru. The key will be to capture that in bottle.
88-90 points
Vinous

This had just been racked and sulfur dominated the nose. Otherwise there is a sleeker and finer mouth feel to the round, delicious and again nicely vibrant flavors that exude a subtle minerality on the lingering finale. This should drink well immediately yet repay a few years of cellaring too.
87-90 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

Established in 1979 the family owned and operated winery La Crema focuses on cool climate appellations in California. This Pinot Noir was matured in French oak, 17% new, for a period of 9 months.

Semi translucent dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red hue. Fragrant ripe red to dark cherry and strawberry scents infused with hints of violets meld into anise, forest floor and spicy cedar notes. Delicious rich dark cherry and strawberry fruits glide across the supplely textured palate underscored by elements of anise, forest floor and spicy lightly toasted oak. Exceptionally smooth tannins with excellent power right through to the long silky finish.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews....
Medium-full red-purple colour with a complex, perfumed bouquet which boasts lovely varietal character and lots of nuances, black cherry and mixed spices among them. Tannins are fine and measured, adding to structure and length. Lovely wine.
92 Points
Huon Hooke

Pale salmon pink colour with a watery hue. Aromas of peaches, ripe cherries and musk are trailed by some spicy Turkish delight notes. Light and brisk yet rounded on the mid palate, flavours of peach, musk and blood orange conclude dry and crisp on a citrusy medium length aftertaste.
Drink now.
Alc. 12%

Matured for 14 months in American and French oak hogsheads. Impenetrable black as night core with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Filling the nostrils are aromas of ripe blackberry, liquorice and black cherry with some subtle choc mint, earth and spicy vanillin cedar also chiming in. Rich blackberry and liquorice flavours have a plush feel with vanillin oak, dark chocolate and spicy mint elements ensuing. Sturdy yet velvet like tannins provide good structure. Finishes with a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Aged in new French oak. Dense inky black colour with a very dark red black hue. Heady aromas of liquorice, black plum and ripe blackberries waft from the glass with vanillin oak, scorched earth, leather and pepper notes ensuing. Bold, rich and thick in texture the palate is awash with concentrated liquorice allsorts, dark chocolate and blackberry flavours. Ably supporting the wealth of lavish fruit is a stern tannin structure. Also chiming in for added interest are elements of toasty vanillin oak, earth, spicy leather and pepper. Excellent power with a long velvety aftertaste that’s laced with pepper.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Made from a blend of 75% McLaren Vale Grenache and 25% Clare Valley Shiraz with 70% whole bunch inclusion. Deep dark red purple core with black tinged edges and a dark purple hue. Aromas of violets, freshly crushed red to dark berries, liquorice, incense and clove emerge from the glass. Light and juicy the palate has flavours of plum and red cherries subtlety infused with fresh herbs over traces of inky earth and spice elements. Vibrant finish with fine grained tannins and a modest aftertaste.
Drink over the next 2-3 years.
Alc. 12.9%

Brilliant pale straw colour with green reflections around the edges and a watery hue. Nosing offers up lifted aromas of lime and green apple mixed in with tropical fruits followed by fresh herb and wet slate notes. Vibrant lime and green apple flavours infused with fresh herbs overlay a subtle almond and slatey mineral back drop. Finishes dry with mouth watering acidity and a medium to long aftertaste that has a zesty freshness to it.
Drink over the next 1-2 years.
Alc. 12.5%

Brilliant pale straw colour with a distinctive tinge of green around the rim and a watery hue. Delicate aromas of pear, dried honey and citrus meld with slate and mineral notes. Light in body yet texturally rounded, the palate has an elegant flavour profile of pears, citrus and spicy green apple over a stony mineral back drop. Dry refreshing finish with crisp acidity leading into a medium to long aftertaste.
Drink over the next 3-4 years.
Alc. 13%

Certified Organic. Brilliant pale straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of dried grass, citrus, herbs, a light nuttiness and spice. The palate is flat and already very advanced in its development with flavours of dried herbs, citrus and rotting grass over a dried nut back drop. Dry finish with brisk acidity and a modest nutty aftertaste.
Pass.
Alc. 13.5%