This has a berry aroma coupled with the floral spice of pink peppercorn. The strong citrus punch provided by the Buddhas Hand gives the gin a burst of summer flavours almost reminiscent of eating fresh berries & citrus fruit on a hot summers day. Buddhas Hand is an unusual botanical in fact, we only know of 2 other gins that have used this in the past, the fruit is shaped like a yellow octopus & it does not have any flesh, only zest, which is used to give the gin an aromatic lemon-blossom flavour it is also a much sweeter version of the standard lemon. With all good gin, it is Juniper forward on the palate, the sweet tang of raspberry at the forefront, followed by a brief herbaceous twist. This then gives way to the subtle spice of pepper & the warming pine of juniper. The sweet citrus of Buddhas Hand comes in the for the finale, cleansing the palate for the next punchy sip. ...

The sweetness from bee pollen leads a floral & honey flavoured gin. Jasmine & Orange Blossom provide a fragrant & light floral note which is supported by a sweet honey note from bee pollen. The presence of basil supports the juniper & provides a dry, crisp finish that means this is still very much a gin that can be enjoyed as a gin & tonic. Distillation method is slightly different
- Poetic Licence has distilled the floral botanical's individually so they can better control the distillation, allowing for a more delicate extraction of flavours. Perfect Serve: Plenty of ice, premium Mediterranean tonic water with a twist of orange peel. Alternative Serve: The Bee's Knee's
- 50ml of Honey Bee Gin with a teaspoon of honey & juice of 1/2 a freshly squeezed lemon.

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The liquid has a soft pink hue with a touch of caramel from post-distillation hibiscus & agave infusions. The nose is sweet from the natural, unrefined sugars of the agave nectar with aromas of earthy black pepper & floral notes from hibiscus & rose. On tasting, the flavour is immediately sweet candied-ness which gives way to a vibrant, fresh lift from pink pepper, which is big but short-lived. Juniper comes through next though more subtly-than-is-typical for Poetic Licence, presenting itself as a piney, slightly menthol note. A rosy floral-ness follows with a slight bitter kick from hibiscus, then citrus with lemongrass managing the transition. The drink ends on citrus from kaffir lime leaves, aromatic black pepper & the sweetness agave promises. ...

Lovely salmon-pink in colour with a fresh, lively perfume of peaches & summer berries. On the palate it is crisp but with enough structure to work well with a range of dishes. Soft fruit characters on the palate are lifted by a twist of lime on the finish. 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Franc. ...

Tremendous depth of black-red colour with a youthful violet rim. On the nose it is spicy & intnese, with notes of aromatic mediterranean herbs from the Syrah adding depth to the spicy, red & black fruit characters of the Cabernet & Merlot. On the palate, the three varieties work together to produce a full-bodied, well-structured wine with plenty of fruit & lovely silky tannins. Juicy blackberry & oregano perfumes come through on the finish. 40% Syrah, 30% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. ...

A fragrant & intensely fruity red wine, with aromas of blackberries, plums & cherries interwoven with more incisive peppery notes. The blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot results in an easy-drinking wine whose characters expresses the rich complexity of Bolgheri. ...

Deep straw yellow in colour, this wine is aromatic & elegant, with perfumes of white summer flowers, stoned fruit & a touch of tropical fruit. On the palate it has a lovely balance, with rounded, ripe fruit given a lift with a fresh finish. This wine develops nicely, taking on lanolin characters after a year in bottle. ...

Deep straw yellow in colour, it is fine & clean on the nose, with floral & fruity perfumes characteristic of Vermentino including white flowers, apricot & tropical fruits. On the palate, it is dry & fresh, with good balance between fruit & a fresh zippy acidity. 100% Vermentino. ...

Intense ruby red with good intensity on the nose, ripe, red fruit characters with an exuberant blackcurrant compote note, further emphasised by the cinnamon & nutmeg notes from the oak ageing. Plush, warm & full, with velvety, ripe tannins giving structure to the ripe, plummy fruit on the palate with a touch of rosemary & eucalyptus on the finish. 91 pts Robert Parkers Wine Advocate, Antonio Galloni, June 2012. ...

Sondraia has quickly become a classic in the Bolgheri area. Perfectly ripe grapes & painstaking work in the cellar yield a wine with intense notes of fresh fruit & herbs which follow through on the palate, where the wine opens up with great class & silky smoothness. ...