Terroir Coffee
Colombia Villa Flor
Roaster Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
Coffee Origin: | Nari?o Department, Colombia. |
Roast Level: | Medium |
Agtron: | 54/66 |
Review Date: | March 2008 |
Aroma: | 8 |
Acidity: | 9 |
Body: | 8 |
Flavor: | 8 |
Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Balanced in the aroma: orange, night flowers, a hint of cocoaish chocolate. The cup is dominated by a grandly classic acidity, tart yet lush, complicated by continued flowers, orangy citrus and a hint of cocoa. The tart fruit notes carry into a long, opulent finish.
Notes
This is an exceptional micro-lot from Marco Aurelio Ortega, a small-holding grower in one of Colombia's most respected growing regions. Terroir is a microroaster selling only elite single-origin coffees, no blends. It specializes in medium roast styles designed to foreground the character of the green coffee. Terroir is the creation of George Howell, one of the world?s leading coffee visionaries. Visit www.terroircoffee.com or call 866-444-5282 for more information.
Who Should Drink It
Lovers of big, forceful white table wines.
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