Cabal Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2019 Thorne & Daughters An extraordinarily complex

An extraordinarily complex

which was the name of an anise-flavoured drink that arrived to the port of Civitavecchia by ships coming from the East

Colazingari's products are textbook examples of the art of liqueur production through the century old tradition of cold infusion

Aromatically it is reminiscent of wildflower honey on toast

Cabal Vineyards, Pinot Noir 2019 Thorne & Daughters An extraordinarily complexGloriously purple, almost glossy in the glass, with heady notes that suggest whole bunch fermentation mulberries, blackberry compote, violets and even a little bergamot. There's plenty of perfume and daintiness there that's balanced by a core of spice, hint of wood and light tannins. It's simultaneously very drinkable, but very impressive too.