Natural/Dry Reviews

Chocolaty and richly wood-framed. Dark chocolate, fresh-cut pine, magnolia, pink peppercorn, golden raisin in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with pert acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Richly drying, chocolaty finish.

Berry-toned, invitingly nuanced. Raspberry, musk, cocoa powder, freesia-like flowers, a hint of rum barrel in aroma and cup. Balanced structure with brisk acidity; plush, lively mouthfeel. The finish leads with distinct raspberry notes in the short, while the long is characterized by spice-toned florals and pleasing sweet ferment.

Evaluated as espresso produced as a “ristretto” 25ml (.85-ounce) shot using a Nespresso capsule espresso brewer with whole milk heated using a conventional steam wand. Delicately sweet, citrus-toned. Tangerine zest, cocoa nib, jasmine, almond, cherry blossom in aroma and small cup. Crisp, silky mouthfeel; cocoa-toned, citrusy finish. In three parts milk, cocoa notes move forward while tangerine falls back to a supporting role.

Fruit-forward, multi-layered. Blueberry, musk, cocoa powder, freesia-like flowers, a hint of rum barrel in aroma and cup. Balanced structure with lively acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The resonant finish leads with dark berries in the short, while the long is characterized by spice-toned florals and a touch of sweet ferment.

Delicately sweet-tart, richly aromatic. Pomegranate, lavender, cocoa nib, lemon-thyme, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart structure with bright, graceful acidity; light but viscous, silky mouthfeel. Long, confident finish led by notes of lavender and pomegranate, rounding to citrus-toned cocoa nib in the long.

Bright, richly high-toned. Lilac, frankincense, cocoa nib, pink grapefruit zest, pistachio butter in aroma and cup. Delicately sweet-tart with balanced, vibrant acidity; silky, viscous mouthfeel. Resonant, long, flavor-saturated finish.

Chocolaty, cleanly fruit-forward. Dark chocolate, blueberry, sandalwood, wisteria, lemongrass in aroma and cup. Sweet-tart structure with brisk acidity; syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Richly chocolaty finish with undertones of wisteria and sandalwood.

Richly sweet, deeply nut-toned. Almond butter, cane sugar, orange zest, date, a hint of magnolia in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle, round acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. The quiet, sweet finish that leads with notes of almond butter and date.

Evaluated as espresso produced as a “ristretto” 25ml (.85-ounce) shot using a Nespresso capsule espresso brewer with whole milk heated using a conventional steam wand. Crisply chocolaty, sweet-toned. Baking chocolate, orange zest, almond, rhododendron, fresh-cut oak in aroma and small cup. Satiny-smooth mouthfeel; gently drying, cocoa-toned finish. In three parts, milk, crisply sweet and chocolaty with pleasing rhododendron notes.

Rich, resonant, lyrically juicy. Dark chocolate, dried white peach, lilac, myrrh, ginseng in aroma and cup. Balanced, high-toned structure with juicy-bright acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering, integrated finish fulfills the promise of the cup.

Complex, cleanly fruit-forward. Raspberry coulis, cocoa nib, hazelnut butter, lilac, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Bright, sweetly tart structure with juicy acidity; delicate, silky-smooth mouthfeel. The resonant finish consolidates to notes of raspberry and hazelnut with sandalwood undertones.

Gently fruit-toned, sweetly earthy. Golden raisin, hazelnut, freesia-like flowers, cedar, fresh leather in aroma and cup. Sweet-savory with round, fruity acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of golden raisin and fresh leather.

Briskly sweet-savory. Pie cherry, lavender, cocoa nib, cashew butter, apple blossom in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure lifted by juicy acidity; smooth, satiny mouthfeel. The crisp finish consolidates to cocoa nib and cashew.

Cleanly fruit-forward, chocolaty. Dark chocolate, dried persimmon, halvah, cedar, honey in aroma and cup. Gently bittersweet structure with brisk acidity; very full, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Fruit- and chocolate-toned finish, crisp and long.

Richly sweet, elegantly tart. Wisteria, pomegranate, fresh-cut fir, marjoram, orange zest in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with balanced acidity; lively, silky mouthfeel. The finish consolidates to suggestions of fir, marjoram and orange zest.

Crisply sweet, delicately aromatic. Hazelnut, date, tiger lily, fresh-cut fir, agave syrup in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with brisk acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. The wood-framed finish is sweetly nut-toned into the long.

Vibrant, high-toned, delicately fruity. Strawberry guava, pink grapefruit zest, lemon balm, spearmint, cocoa nib in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweetly tart with gently juicy acidity; silky, elegant mouthfeel. Cocoa-driven finish with undertones of citrus and sweet herbs.

Fruit-centered, chocolaty, balanced. Lychee, cocoa nib, lavender, nutmeg, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Sweetly savory with juicy acidity; round, viscous mouthfeel. Long, lingering, flavor-saturated finish with pretty notes of lychee and cocoa nib supported by lavender.

Crisp, balanced, bright. Red currant, thyme, wild honey, cocoa nib, amber in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with crisp, lively acidity; viscous, almost creamy mouthfeel. Finish is sweetly herbaceous with hints of wild honey.

Fruit-forward, deeply sweet. Blueberry, dark chocolate, magnolia, cedar, almond in aroma and cup. Sweet structure with gentle acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Chocolaty finish with blueberry and almond undertones.