Wines

Once enveloped in the sweet embrace of mangosteen, the invigorating caress of a tropical ocean breeze, the piquant tang of hala kahiki, and the vibrant hues of turmeric blooms, she now finds herself a world away, in a fragrant symphony of mature Pomme d'or trees, fields of Roman chamomile, star jasmine, and marigolds. A sensory metamorphosis indeed, for our most delicate heroine.    

In the quiet of the Japanese garden, Mei wandered slowly, her fingers brushing the soft petals of hibiscus lining the pea-gravel paths. The air was thick with the promise of spring—hints of cherry blossoms drifting on the breeze, mingling with the scent of fresh cacao leaves and a faint trace of pink peppercorns. Her mind felt at peace here among the rustling leaves and the occasional hum of distant city life and the bay harbor just beyond the garden walls.

Try to tame her if you may, but her heart is that of a lioness having gorged on morcilla, briny grilled octopus, kalamata olive tapenade, and boquerones with fatty charred marrow on rustic bread straight from the bone. Now, as you gluttonously gulp down the vestiges in your glass, and she finishes off her titillating Tinku, don’t forget to note her generous dash of garam masala, her succulent stewed dainties, and her swarthy savory waffles lathered in lightly spiced Mexican chocolate mascarpone.

Hints of dried lavender, chocolate truffle, and tanned leather, tempted the tastebuds of passerby. It’s bouquet of black cherry and dried sage undertones enticing customers. But beneath the markets jovial surface, a sinister presence lurked. The French catacombs, a labyrinth of ancient tunnels, lay hidden – its dark energies seeping into the world above.

The oracle of destiny foretold it, in all the intricate twistings and turnings of its tale, but no, not by mere name alone; although, one would not be remis in remembering it… Kirk-Landry… the name of our Estate. No, by its sturdy cordon, by the helix of its spurs, by the gentle bending of its canes in the afternoon wind, the dancing of its leaves to the motion of the sun, the moon, the planets and the stars. Resting at ease atop the hills of the Adelaide, west of el Paso de los Robles, these dry-farmed Cabernet Sauvignon vines have roots that dig deep, deep down, in search of lifegiving water, pulling succor and sumptuousness from the soil. 

As the sun began to dip below the canopy, the air grew thick with the scent of damp moss and decaying wood, a haunting aroma that seemed to whisper secrets of the forest's ancient past. He stumbled upon a hidden clearing, where the air was thick with the intoxicating fragrance of fresh tobacco and vanilla bean, its sweetness a welcome respite from the more somber scents that had dominated his journey. As night fell, the forest woke to a chorus of nocturnal creatures.