There’s something pleasantly herbaceous about the nose, with English breakfast tea, sage, and a whisper of spearmint right up front. Spending more time with the glass yields other flavors: delicate fruit and Ghirardelli raspberry-chocolate squares. The palate delivers more earthiness, as well as spicy black pepper, menthol, and ripe, tangy red fruit. The finish is divine, offering up a dollop of cocoa powder that leaves you wanting more. – Fall 2022








