February 2018 Connoisseur

HIGHWAYMAN TRAILBLAZER RED BLEND
A trailblazer is defined as someone who makes tracks through wild country—a pioneer if you will. This red blend blazes trails by exceeding expectations. It is spicy, complex, and highly drinkable, with a chocolate mousse finish and fine tannins.
Helpful Highlights

Origin
California
Region
Sonoma County
Grape
Zinfandel and Petite Sirah
Aroma
Coffee bean, dried berry and smoked nuts
Taste
Chocolate cherries, soft spice and chocolate mousse
ABV
15.3%
KENEFICK RANCH SAUVIGNON BLANC
This estate-driven white will satisfy and bewitch your palate, with its artfully crafted spicy acidity and complex layers of grapefruit. Short but mighty bursts of citrus flavor will go on and on, but the real surprise is the melon tartness and tangerine cream. Essentially, it’s a picnic in a glass.
Helpful Highlights

Origin
California
Region
Napa Valley
Aroma
Tropical citrus, crisp grapefuit
Taste
Lemongrass tartness, melon, tangerine and cream
ABV
14.3%

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