De Loach Vineyards – Chardonnay 2017, Heritage Reserve – California

De Loach Vineyards – Chardonnay 2017, Heritage Reserve – California

The nose is aromatic and offers a small concentration, freshness as well as a fine concentration and a very discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of fresh pear, small crushed white plum, small notes of quince associated with touches of dry zests, small yellow berries/kumquat, very fine varietal hints, a subtle hint of fresh local…

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De Loach Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2016, Heritage Collection – California

De Loach Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2016, Heritage Collection – California

The nose is fruity and offers a small pulpiness as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of creamy black plum, cornflower, crushed blackberry, small notes of vanilla pod associated with touches of raspberry, small crushed fruits, fine hints of hazelnut and a discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity and offers minerality,…

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Conundrum – White wine 2015 – California

Conundrum – White wine 2015 – California

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of passion fruits, quenette and slight floral notes associated with slight touches of lemon paste as well as a very discreet hint of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a slight minerality, a bit of residual sugar as well as a slight unctuosity. The attack is…

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Conundrum – Rosé Wine 2016 – California

Conundrum – Rosé Wine 2016 – California

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of fresh raspberry, ripe redcurrant and slight touches of cassis (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a slight suavity, a nice fat, an acid / juicy frame as well as a slight gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed fleshy raspberry…

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Bogle Vineyards – Old Vine Zinfandel 2013 – California

Bogle Vineyards – Old Vine Zinfandel 2013 – California

The nose reveals notes of dried fruits (cherry, blackberry) and slight notes of dried flowers (cornflower) combined with spicy notes as well as fine notes of mocha and black tea. The palate is fruity, smooth, fresh, quite round, mineral and a bit silky. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, wild strawberry and…

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Bogle Vineyards – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – California

Bogle Vineyards – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – California

The nose is fine, fruity and fresh. It reveals notes of Granny apple associated with slight notes of clementine, citrus and fine notes of flowers. The palate is fruity, rich, quite fleshy and offers a nice silky matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of citrus and clementine skin associated with fine notes of…

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Revolution – Sweet 2011 – Pursuit of Happiness Gewurztraminer – American

Revolution – Sweet 2011 – Pursuit of Happiness Gewurztraminer – American

The nose is aromatic and lively. We find notes of honey, acacia and citrus. The palate is balanced (no saturation of sugar of the taste buds) and fruity / aromatic. It expresses notes of apricot, sweet tropical fruits (litchi, mango) of fresh pineapple and honey. Good length.

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San Marcos Creek vineyard – Red Table Wine

San Marcos Creek vineyard – Red Table Wine

This wine combines different varieties of two vintages: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah. (Barrique chain. Wine with aromas of green pepper, spices (pepper). The attack is fresh and fruity. Roundness In the mouth, the fruit (especially strawberries and blackcurrants) associated with woody.

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