Sleek and harmonious, with chiseled acidity and a satinlike mousse supporting a fine weave of poached apricot and cherry fruit, pickled ginger, pastry and macadamia nut flavors. Long and mouthwatering, with a clean sweep...

I thought the 2012s would be a good place to start this lunch, as the wines have always been quite open and seductive. That is very much the case today. The 2012 Cristal is quite delicate and floral, with hints of pear...

This thrives on its intensity of fruit, feeling relatively elegant in body yet deep in aroma and flavour. While its dark, almost gamey fruit tones show a hint of dried fruit or fruit skins, like plum or cherry, it remains...