J.K. Carriere - Vespidae Pinot Noir 2023 (375ml) Contrieu this Semillon is a screaming

this Semillon is a screaming good deal

The wines were matured in oak for 18 months

RP 91Robert Parker's Wine AdvocateRich and exotic

peach and honey

Intense and intriguing smoky notes on the nose evolve to grapefruit peel with time

J.K. Carriere - Vespidae Pinot Noir 2023 (375ml) Contrieu this Semillon is a screamingThe robe she wears is a lovely vivid red. The clean, fresh, airy nose throws spicy cherry orange, molasses chip, French tarragon, and cigar box. On the palate its a balanced composition of serious attack (pie cherry, stonefruit, raspberry) and a mouth fairly dripping (acid, pink cake, sarsparilla). A bit mysterious and slightly reserved, its on off on structure shows tension and energy, but holds its cards back.