Sumptuous, tangy, perfumed.
A sumptuous white blend partially barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Semillon and Muscat, this proprietary melange always shows vintage variation - sometimes it is brighter with more focus and others, like this one from the hot 2015 vintage is purely decadent. A confectioners dream of vanilla caramels, mango slices in honey, mandarin orange creme brulee, toasted cashew pralines and jasmine aromas. The palate echoes the nose; weighty and concentrated with mango, rambutan, warm peaches, honey and toasted coconut with a lengthy but zesty finish.
Pair: Asian or Moroccan themed dishes, mild seafood curry, chicken and mango salad or grilled tuna.
Daenna Van Mulligen, December 2015