May 2015 Altura wine club - vanilla spice and a toasted character on the nose along with blueberry, cassis and a subtle vegetable undertone. A concentrated palate with intense flavor a echoing the aromas. Enjoy it with BBQ baby back ribs. — 9 years ago
May 2015 Altura wine club - intensely fragrant wine. Fresh and fruity, with hints of apples and ripe citrus notes. There is a briny character that shows the wines island identity. Pairs best with seafood appetizers, grilled and stewed fish dishes.
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Aromas of blueberries, vanilla and clove with a touch of freshly cracked black pepper. Notes of light raspberry cream, rose petal, and ripe Apple. Full on the palate with a nice silly tannin and creamy texture and silky finish. Notes of tobacco and black tea on the palate. Try it with slowly braised pork shoulder with a blackberry jus.
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May 2015 Altura wine club - fresh but with some weight. Bone dry with ripe cherry and strawberry notes. Hints of herbs and zest. Try it with a slowly roasted salmon with a basil butter sauce. — 9 years ago
April 2015 Altura wine club- raspberry, cherry and menthol aromas are predominant, followed by a combo of savory, peppery and baking spice. Soft and silky tannins and great acidity. Great with rosemary roasted chicken (dark meat). — 10 years ago
April 2015 Altura wine club -- made from grapes hand selected from some of the best sites along the Italian border in Slovenia. It is bright and crisp with aromas of green apple, acacia flower, and almonds. Ready to enjoy now--pairs nicely with poached halibut with a citrus aioli. — 10 years ago
This is a rich and well balanced Pinkt due the warmer Sonoma climate. Extremely well balanced wine with notes of anise, cinnamon and clove spices complementing a bright raspberry and cherry core. Serve it with crispy in duck in a honey glaze. — 9 years ago
May 2015 Altura wine club - this is a well developed 50/50 blend. Licorice and spice blend together on the nose along be with a hint of smoke. Red fruit and peppery flavor so follow on the palate. A velvety texture in the mouth with coarse tannins and a long finish. Have it with lean and delicate cut of meat such as filet mignon. 2007 vintage. — 9 years ago
April 2015 Altura wine club--dense, straight forward palate delivers ripe blackberry, spicy blueberry, clove and black licorice alongside hearty tannins. It closes on a tobacco note. Great with roasted or grilled game (venison). — 10 years ago
Sarah Forrest
It has aromas of peaches, pears, citrus blossom, sage, honeysuckle, Apple, lime and lemon. Zesty citrus character on the palate with notes of peach, melon, floral blossoms and spice. Have it with a bacon wrapped lobster tail, caramelized endives and a citrus Greek yogurt cream sauce. — 9 years ago