Hollick The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon william-kelley-wine-advocate The Raerener Töpfergeist (« Spirit

The Raerener Töpfergeist (« Spirit of the potter of Raeren ») is is obtained by maceration and distillation of juniper berries (juniperus communis) in organic wheat alcohol

In qualitative terms

and finely textured tannins that are the hallmarks of this celebrated sub-region’s expression of Pinot Noir

Coming from Chablis finest 1er Cru vineyard (just next to Grand Cru Blanchots) the wine displays superb pedigree and harmony

The grapes for Silver Palm California Cabernet Sauvignon are primarily sourced from California’s North Coast AVA

Hollick The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon william-kelley-wine-advocate The Raerener Töpfergeist (« SpiritImpenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black tinged hue. Lifted ripe blackcurrant aromas infused with tobacco leaf and black olive notes are trailed by some vanillin cedar and spicy earth notes. Rich luscious blackcurrant fruits are backed by a firm muscular tannin structure. Vanillin cedar, tobacco leaf, black olive and spicy earth elements linger underneath. Dry and austere it has a slightly bitter, clipped finish.