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Deep-toned, richly aromatic, complex. Black currant, honeysuckle, tamarind, dark chocolate, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with juicy, sparkling acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The flavor-saturated finish consolidates to notes of blackcurrant and dark chocolate with hints of sandalwood.
Richly sweet, nut-toned. Almond butter, baking chocolate, pear, cedar, baking spices in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The dominant nut notes of the finish are supported by baking chocolate and cedar.
Evaluated as espresso. Juicy-bright, chocolaty; chocolate fudge, black cherry, honeysuckle, cedar, maple syrup in aroma and small cup. Creamy mouthfeel; chocolaty, fruit-forward finish. Milk amplifies, deepens, and sweetens both chocolate and fruit notes.
Complex, intricate, deeply sweet. Star jasmine, cocoa nib, nectarine, frankincense, spearmint in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; plush, velvety mouthfeel. Resonant, flavor-saturated finish leads with notes of star jasmine and nectarine, balanced by suggestions of crisp cocoa.
Crisp, delicate, richly high-toned. Apricot, cocoa nib, honeysuckle, sandalwood, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with lively acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned apricot and honeysuckle enliven the quiet finish.
Delicate, spice-toned, richly aromatic. Narcissus-like flowers, cocoa nib, peach, lemon verbena, a hint of eucalyptus wood in aroma and cup. High-toned, vibrant acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The deep, cocoa-toned finish centers around notes of narcissus and peach.
Delicately fruit-toned, floral. Strawberry, narcissus, lemon verbena, cocoa nib, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle, round acidity; full, syrupy mouthfeel. The richly sweet finish consolidates to cocoa-toned narcissus and strawberry.
Chocolaty and floral-toned. Dark chocolate, freesia-like flowers, pluot, pink peppercorn, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, sparkling acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Spice-toned, floral finish.
Evaluated as espresso. Richly sweet, fruit-toned. Dark chocolate, raisin, sassafras, molasses, fresh-cut fir in aroma and small cup. Velvety mouthfeel; the gently drying finish centers around dark chocolate and raisin notes. Milk elevates the chocolate and molasses notes while the raisin and fir recede.
Balanced, complex, rich-toned. Cocoa nib, pluot, tangerine zest, star jasmine, lemon verbena in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet, high-toned structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The long, resonant finish maintains the multi-layered notes from the cup.
Chocolaty, smoke-toned, sweetly savory. Dark chocolate, scorched mesquite, vanillin, gardenia, prune in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory structure with very little acidity; light-bodied, smooth mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish with hints of smoky chocolate.
Sweetly spice-toned. Cinnamon, cocoa powder, plum, ginger blossom, narcissus in aroma and cup. Richly sweet structure with round acidity; full, satiny mouthfeel. The spice-toned finish centers on cinnamon and gingerbread suggestions.
Sweet-toned, fruit-centered. Raisin, brown sugar, lemon zest, prairie flowers, oak in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; medium-bodied, velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The gently drying finish consolidates to notes of brown sugar and oak with hints of lemon zest.
Crisply tart, chocolaty. Lime zest, dried apricot, chocolate fudge, agave syrup, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with gentle, round acidity; lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The deep finish is richly drying, very chocolaty.
Richly sweet, deeply aromatic, floral-toned. Plum, Meyer lemon zest, tea rose, sandalwood, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart structure; smooth, syrupy mouthfeel. Notes of tea rose and sandalwood permeate the rich finish.
High-toned, crisply sweet-tart. Concord grape, rhododendron, cocoa nib, sandalwood, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with tart, juicy acidity; very plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant finish consolidates to notes of cocoa nib and maple syrup with undertones of Concord grape.
Evaluated as espresso. Bright, juicy, sweetly tart. Pomegranate, hazelnut, cedar, freesia-like flowers, molasses in aroma and small cup. Syrupy-smooth mouthfeel; crisp, gently drying finish. Rounder and more nut-toned in three parts milk.
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Sweetly floral and spice-toned, delicate. Lilac, myrrh, cocoa nib, pink peppercorn, honey in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart structure with delicately vibrant acidity; very full, syrupy mouthfeel. Cocoa- and floral-toned finish.
Richly bittersweet, nut-toned. Caramelized hazelnut, cocoa nib, dried date, freesia-like flowers, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with brisk acidity; full, lightly syrupy mouthfeel. The richly drying finish foregrounds caramelized hazelnut and cocoa-toned date.
Delicate, citrusy and nut-toned. Orange zest, almond, magnolia, date, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Nut-framed finish supported by notes of orange zest and baking chocolate.
