RP 91Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateRich and exotic
but dedication to tradition
Bonal also mixes well with fresh or hard cider
this Semillon is a screaming good deal
The Willamette Valley bottling shows such freshness and bright fruit with tart cranberry aromatics balanced by a squeeze of blood orange and dusty red brambles
J.K. Carriere - Vespidae Pinot Noir 2023 (375ml) Contrieu RP 91Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateRichThe robe she wears is a lovely vivid red. The clean, fresh, airy nose throws spicy cherry orange, molasses chip, French tarragon, and cigar box. On the palate its a balanced composition of serious attack (pie cherry, stonefruit, raspberry) and a mouth fairly dripping (acid, pink cake, sarsparilla). A bit mysterious and slightly reserved, its on off on structure shows tension and energy, but holds its cards back.