The 2004 Laureate exhibits powerful, dark fruit aromas and a rich, broad mouth-feel. Ripe blackberry and currant are complemented by undertones of cedar, coffee and vanilla bean. Notes of chocolate and a hint of licorice linger through a finish of lush tannins and dark plum.
The 2006 Chardonnay is characterized by bright fruit and minerality. The wine opens with scents of lime, quince and linden flower. Fresh white peach and pear complement the creaminess lent through sur-lie ageing. The length of the finish and crisp acidity provide for an unusually refreshing chardonnay.
“ The 2003 White Rock Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich and ripe vintage. It has a complexity of cassis, plum and dark fruit with undertones of oak and leather. It is textured and multilayered and its mouthfilling character remains throughout to a long full finish. Present tannins promise excellent ageability.”
The 2002 is a rich, ripe vintage. In the nose, blackberry, plum and prune aromas with a background of leather and chocolate and just a suggestion of toasty oak. The riper fruit seems to
have swallowed up the 30% new French oak barrels. In the mouth it is broad and rich with textural tannins that balance and lengthen the full fruit. It has a flavorful finish with coffee, cedar, tar and violets and rich, mouthfilling tannins.”