Washed/Wet Reviews

Richly sweet-savory. Red currant, narcissus, tamarind, cedar, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Bittersweet structure with bright acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Sweetly tart finish leads with tamarind notes, supported by narcissus and cedar.

Sweetly bright, rich-toned. Baking chocolate, agave syrup, violet, hazelnut, tangerine in aroma and cup. Balanced, bright acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. The pleasing finish centers around notes of baking chocolate and hazelnut.

Complex, richly bittersweet. Pomegranate, hop flowers, honey, magnolia, baking chocolate in aroma and cup. Gently brisk acidity; plush, creamy mouthfeel. Pomegranate and hop flowers lead in the crisp, long finish.

Sweetly citrusy, cocoa-toned. Lime zest, cocoa nib, lemon verbena, freesia, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Citrus-driven finish with undertones of cocoa nib.

Brightly sweet, spice-toned. Red currant, nutmeg, brown sugar, orange zest, oak in aroma and cup. Juicy acidity; crisp, satiny mouthfeel. Brown sugar and orange zest lead in the quiet finish.

Sweetly citrusy, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, finger lime, magnolia, persimmon, oak in aroma and cup. Bright, balanced acidity; chocolaty finish with undercurrents of lime.

Delicately sweet, citrusy. Dried persimmon, caramel, pecan, orange zest, cane sugar in aroma and cup. Sweetly tart with gentle acidity; full, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. The gently crisp finish leads with caramel and notes of bittersweet orange zest.

Balanced, brightly sweet. Tangerine, bay leaf, cocoa nib, narcissus, fresh-cut oak in aroma and cup. High-toned acidity; crisp, syrupy mouthfeel. Long, lingering resonant finish.

Sweet-toned, chocolaty. Baking chocolate, persimmon, brown sugar, orange zest, oak in aroma and cup. Briskly sweet acidity; velvety-smooth mouthfeel. Crisply chocolaty finish with hints of orange zest.

Richly sweet, deeply savory, juicy-bright. Blackberry, finger lime, dark chocolate, fresh-cut cedar, star jasmine in aroma and cup. Balanced, sweet-savory structure with high-toned acidity; plush, viscous mouthfeel. The long finish is richly floral with undertones of dark chocolate and lime.

Richly sweet-savory, deep-toned. Red currant, cola, dark chocolate, bay leaf, violet in aroma and cup. Bright, juicy acidity; very full, syrupy smooth mouthfeel. Resonant, integrated finish centered around notes of red currant and dark chocolate.

A classic Yirgacheffe cup, balanced and bright, with notes of stone fruit, cocoa nib, and citrus throughout — harmonious, integrated, and lyrically juicy.

Spice-toned, balanced. Nutmeg, lemon balm, jasmine, fig, fir in aroma and cup. Brisk acidity; crisply velvety mouthfeel. Wood-framed, lemony finish with undertones of fig.

Citrusy, floral-toned. Mandarin orange, tea rose, blackberry, cashew, fir in aroma and cup. Gentle, mild acidity; silky-smooth mouthfeel. Gently drying finish with notes of orange and fir.

Lively, fruit- and spice-toned. Persimmon, black cherry, cinnamon, violet, cedar in aroma and cup. Brightly sweet-tart structure with lightly satiny mouthfeel. Finish reminiscent of baking spices with black cherry undertones.

Sweetly nutty. Almond, green grape, star anise, caramel, buttered toast in aroma and cup. Gentle, balanced acidity; very syrupy mouthfeel. Green grape and caramel notes are front and venter in the crisp finish.

Muted, crisply chocolaty. Baking chocolate, graphite, cashew, lily, brown sugar in aroma and cup. Sharp acidity; light-bodied mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of graphite and brown sugar.

Staunchly dark roasted, somewhat smoky. Carob, walnut, scorched fir, lily, stale raisin in aroma and cup. Harsh acidity; thin mouthfeel. Ashy finish with only slight sweetness.

Plushly nut-toned, richly aromatic. Hazelnut butter, date, maple syrup, pink grapefruit zest, hint of bay leaf in aroma and cup. Balanced, even-keeled acidity; crisp, satiny-smooth mouthfeel. Hazelnut notes foreground the gentle finish.