Tangy, rich, floral. The 2009 Contrarian smells like Spring flowers and fruits: apple blossom and honeysuckle, lychee nut and white peach all mingle with hints of flint and slate, macadamias and cashews. Upon tasting, the most endearing characteristic is its mouth-coating, creamy, glycerin-like texture. Flavors of green apple and lemon pound cake jump out front and are complimented by a finish that once again showcases a limestone minerality and honeyed nuttiness. With crisp acidity and medium body, this wine promises to hold its own as a glass by itself but would be complemented by acidic cheeses (goat's milk!), stone fruits or fresh shellfish.
