Wine Enthusiast 88 points – Honeysuckle and lily aromas meet with crushed chalk, citrus pith and sliced pears on the nose of this bottling. There’s a solid sizzle and crispness to the palate, where cut pears, pineapple and lemongrass flavors arise..May/20 | There has been a distinct (and welcome to my taste) turn toward elegance and a fresher less ripe expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at Talbott in the last few vintages. The wines continue to lead with fruit and exhibit forward personalities but the r |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 87 points – Warm aromas of baked apples and pears are filled with vanilla, raisins and cinnamon. The sweetness on the palate is like ripe juicy pears rather than confected. Long lasting and intense cinnamon, clove and vanilla fill the mouth..March/2017 | St. George Fruit Liqueurs have an impeccable pedigree: They begin as our flagship pear and raspberry brandy, to which we add luscious fruit juice.This brings down the proof (from 40% alcohol by volume to 20% alcohol by volume) and transforms our crystal clear brandies into jewel-toned liqueurs. | Both elegant and earthy, this luscious liqueur has all the complexity of a perfectly ripe Bartlett pear. Cinnamon and clove add a warm touch of spice.

Wine Enthusiast 88 points – The aroma is nearly neutral, with a mild sweetness that’s echoed on the palate, where it suggests light almond and coconut tones layered with a faint charcoal note. Finishes with a fiery burst of cayenne and cinnamon heat..Kara Newman, April/2017 |

Wine Enthusiast 88 points – The aroma is nearly neutral, with a mild sweetness that’s echoed on the palate, where it suggests light almond and coconut tones layered with a faint charcoal note. Finishes with a fiery burst of cayenne and cinnamon heat..Kara Newman, April/2017 |

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 94 points – (UB Collection,Finalist)- Soft orange, copper hue. Concentrated smells of cornmeal, caramel corn, newly tanned leather, grain kernel, and oak resin highlight the bouquet in a stylish manner. Flavor profile mirrors the bouquet, especially in the caramel corn/Cracker Jack aspect that’s the dominant in-mouth feature. Ends solidly, sweetly..April/2016 |