I received a couple bottles of wine from Lauren Ashton Cellars that will be released exclusively to their wine club on October 14, 2018. Consistency reigns with Kit Singh’s winemaking skills as both of these wines are a delight to drink. If your mouth starts watering while reading this post, you have a few more days to sign up for their wine club and receive exclusive bottles.
2016 ASHTON TROY COLUMBIA VALLEY CUVÉE DU SOLEIL
The Cuvée Du Soleil is a blend of 45% Sauvignon Blanc and 55% Semillon. To me, the Semillon is the show off in this duo. The nose has aromas of honeydew and peaches with whipped butter and beeswax. On the palate, all the aromas are present with the addition of lemon, matcha, slate, saline and just a suggestion of jalapeño. The flavors on the palate are pleasantly carried by the whipped butter and beeswax.
2014 LAUREN ASHTON UPLAND VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The nose on this Cabernet Sauvignon is out of this world! It is so good I wish I could re-bottle it as linen and room spray. The aromas consisted of blackberry, boysenberry and prominent black olive, with an intriguing essence of rose petals and patchouli which mingles perfectly with all the aromas and brings everything together. Once I finally pulled my nose away from the glass, the palate tasted like blackberry and boysenberry jam with just a hint of black olive. Graphite, present specifically on the front palate, gave way to cocoa that melted away when swallowed. The finish is long (14.7% abv) and the wine balanced. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a truly beautiful wine.
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