Francois et Julien Pinon, Vouvray Sec 2022 Starward

Francois et Julien Pinon, Vouvray Sec 2022 StarwardThis is prime example of a proper bone dry Vouvray. Green apple, a hint of honey, hazelnuts shells, strawberry leaf, then a strong whiff of coriander. Bright, laser sharp, crunchy citrus fruits lemon, lime even, are offset by a hint of residual sugar that gives it this engaging fluidity. Theres a long precise, linear nature to this some strawberry, popping candy and sweet lemons take this on.

and lively Seven Springs Chardonnay grows in the rockier areas of the vineyard's mid-slope

citrus and stone flavours that continue in a very long finish

Beautifully aromatic with tropical and exotic fruits in abundance

Dense and filling on the palate with wild dark fruit

This Limoncello is made by using only the skins of the “Limone Costa d'Amalfi" variety of lemon

floral nature of eaux-de-vie is highly desirable in a Cognac

Whilst it's quite a restrained style of Cornas

with firm tannins and has a fresh final acidity

The nose is very floral

rhubarb and liquorice hints

Toasty on the palate it has a mineral

It works well as an aperitif