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Rich, intensely sweet, floral-toned. Lilac, tangerine, cocoa nib, apricot, myrrh in aroma and cup. Lively, sweet-tart structure with bright acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The resonant finish centers around juicy citrus and lilac tones, grounded by cocoa nib.
High-toned, balanced, richly sweet-tart. Dried apricot, star jasmine, cocoa nib, caramel, star anise in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy, engaging acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. The cocoa-toned finish is supported by notes of star jasmine and apricot.
Richly sweet-savory. Caramel, guava, rose hips, hop flowers, pink peppercorn in aroma and cup. Balanced, bittersweet structure with sweetly brisk acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Spice-toned finish consolidates to notes of pink peppercorn and caramel.
Price: $22.00/12 ounces
Brightly sweet-tart; juicy and complex. Goji berry, dark chocolate, nutmeg, dark caramel, gardenia in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with winy acidity; very full, creamy mouthfeel. Long, lingering fruit-forward finish with deep chocolate undertones.
Richly sweet, delicately tart, very complex. Bergamot, star jasmine, pluot, cocoa nib, marjoram in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet structure with juicy acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, long, lingering finish.
Deeply sweet, richly fruit-forward. Dark chocolate, tangerine zest, candied hazelnut, fresh-cut fir, cinnamon in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet structure with winy acidity; plush, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates around notes of dark chocolate and tangerine zest.
Delicately sweet-tart, rich-toned. Dried apricot, dark chocolate, cashew butter, plumeria, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with tart, juicy acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The chocolaty finish centers around notes of plumeria and pink grapefruit zest.
Deeply aromatic, complex. Dried mulberry, dark chocolate, almond butter, lilac, pink grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with bright, lively acidity; satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Chocolaty and floral-toned finish with undertones of almond and pink grapefruit zest.
Price: NT $1250/4 ounces
High-toned, elegantly floral, intricately balanced. Concord grape, frankincense, aromatic orchid, candy cap mushroom, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Deeply sweet-savory structure with bright, juicy acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The resonant, flavor-saturated finish goes on and on.
Delicate, deeply sweet, complexly layered. Passion fruit, wild honey, lilac, macadamia nut, tangerine zest in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-tart structure with juicy acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The richly cocoa-toned finish is alive with tropical fruit and rich aromatic wood notes.
Price: NT $1,000/4 ounces
Crisply sweet, fruit-forward, spice-toned. Peach, star jasmine, cocoa nib, myrrh, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with juicy, vibrant acidity; buoyant, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The resonant finish centered around nectarine and cocoa nib, with resiny myrrh-like undertones.
Delicately tropical. Lychee, ginger blossom, cocoa nib, amber, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet, lively structure with juicy acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Cocoa-toned finish, supported by notes of amber and agave.
Price: NA
Deep-toned, integrated. Bosc pear, almond butter, dark chocolate, myrrh, maple syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gently bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to notes of pear, almond, and dark chocolate.
Price: $280.00/70 grams; $200.00/50 grams
Elegantly fruit-toned, juicy-sweet. Passion fruit, mango, sandalwood, rhododendron, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Confidently sweet-tart structure with balanced acidity; plush, medium-bodied mouthfeel. Resonant, long, harmonious finish.
Delicately sweet-tart. Cocoa nib, green plum, hazelnut, lavender, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Crisply sweet structure with bright, citrusy acidity; velvety mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of hazelnut and fresh-cut fir.
Evaluated as espresso. Balanced, chocolaty, subtly fruit-toned. Dark chocolate, tamarind, wild honey, marjoram, honeysuckle in aroma and small cup. Plush, syrupy mouthfeel; chocolaty finish with undertones of tamarind and wild honey. In cappuccino-scaled milk, tart tamarind notes stand up to the chocolate, and undercurrents of honeysuckle contribute sweet spice notes.
Crisp, lively, citrus-toned. Meyer lemon zest, plum, cocoa nib, freesia-like flowers, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. The finish leads with Meyer lemon and cocoa notes supported by a hint of agave syrup.
Aromatic, wood-framed, berry-toned. Berry melange, fresh-cut cedar, agave syrup, lily, grapefruit zest in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle, round acidity; crisp, silky mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish with berry and grapefruit undertones.
Flavor-saturated, sweetly tart. Candy apple, lime zest, cocoa nib, freesia-like flowers, fresh-cut fir in aroma and cup. Gently tart structure with crisp acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Wood-framed finish with undertones of cocoa nib and lime zest.
Vibrant, richly chocolaty. Baking chocolate, orange grapefruit zest, apricot, almond, lemon-thyme in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; full, velvety mouthfeel. Citrusy, chocolate-toned finish with undertones of sweet herbs.