Antiquum Farm 'Luxuria' Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Vinedos Alonso del Yerro Cavaillon melon and persimmon fruit

Cavaillon melon and persimmon fruit flavors laid over alluring ginger and Chamomile tea notes

racy and voluptuous in the glass

Baked red-fruit flavors dominate the palate

18 per cent cabernet franc and eight per cent cabernet sauvignon

2019 was cooler than 2018

Antiquum Farm 'Luxuria' Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA 2022 Vinedos Alonso del Yerro Cavaillon melon and persimmon fruitIn a relative sense. Yes, the fruit here is gloriously dark and deep and is wrapped in aromas and flavors of exotic spice, incense, rose petals and more. And the mouth feel is velvety, broad, and luscious, with the ripe, spiced, fruit completely enveloping and coating your palate. But there's also plenty of enlivening acidity and super fine, smooth, mouthwatering tannins here for balance. It's just that the structure folds seamlessly into the juicy,