J Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2021 – Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterrey

J Lohr Wildflower Valdiguie 2021 – Arroyo Seco AVA, Monterrey

The nose is intense and flattering with notes of strawberry, raspberry, juicy red cherries and a touch of bubble gum. The palate is juicy with a lot of dried cranberries, goji berries, juicy cherries and wild strawberries. The tannins are soft and mellow. A glou-glou style of wine with refreshing, crunchy, juicy acidity.

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Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir Blanc 2019 – Anderson Valley

Long Meadow Ranch Pinot Noir Blanc 2019 – Anderson Valley

This Blanc de Noirs on the nose reveals slightly oxidative notes of nuts, as well as nutmeg, vanilla and yellow apple. The palate is dry with a creamy, round texture, moderate acidity, some roundness and fat, low intensity of yellow orchard fruits. The finish is dominated by nutty bitterness. An unusual style of wine.

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Truchard Vineyards Roussanne 2020 – Los Carneros, Napa Valley

Truchard Vineyards Roussanne 2020 – Los Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is smoky, with notes of fresh wood, herbal and herbaceous at the same time, revealing savoury nuances, almost charcuterie tone. The palate is dry, with a lot of volume and texture, mirroring the nose with herbal aromas of garrigue and a touch of honeysuckle. Moderate acidity and a typical Roussanne bitterness on the…

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Klinker Blick Grenache Blanc 2021 – Lodi

Klinker Blick Grenache Blanc 2021 – Lodi

The nose is herbal and smoky, revealing notes of melons, green apples and dried herbs. The body is very light, unusual for Grenache, the palate is in general very elegant, dry, with crisp, citrusy plus acidity, good balance, delicate orchard fruit profile with a savoury touch on the finish.

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Twomey Sauvignon 2020 – North Coast

Twomey Sauvignon 2020 – North Coast

The nose is opulent and tropical, very aromatic, full of ripe fruits like pineapple, passion fruit, yellow apple and a hint of ripe yellow mango. The palate is round, creamy and weighty with elevated acidity which tries to balance well the massive structure and warming alcohol. Powerful, rich, a bit too showy, this wine slides…

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Oak Farm Vineyards Albarino 2021 – Lodi

Oak Farm Vineyards Albarino 2021 – Lodi

The nose is full of ripe fruits, some apricots, green and yellow apples, juicy pear, a touch of herbal and floral nuances. The palate reveals high, zesty, citrusy acidity, an absolutely dry profile, with a pleasant saline touch on the finish.

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Hartford Court Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – Russian River Valley

Hartford Court Four Hearts Vineyards Chardonnay 2019 – Russian River Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and has a certain energy. There are notes of fleshy peach, fresh pear and more lightly fresh kumquat combined with a hint of yellow plum and fine hints of flowers and terroir. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, gourmandise, a nice acidic structure and good definition. On…

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Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2020 – Napa Valley

Freemark Abbey Chardonnay 2020 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a certain elegance, a rather fine grain. There are notes of fleshy peach, ripe lemon and more slightly pineapple combined with a fine touch of stewed apple. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, a delicate chiselled quality, some fat, roundness and a long finish. On the palate, this…

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Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner’s Reserve 2020 – California

Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay Vintner’s Reserve 2020 – California

The nose is toasty and fruity. There are notes of fleshy/pulpy peach, apple and more lightly toasted notes combined with delicate, almost saline touches and an imperceptible hint of peach flowers. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, minerality, creaminess and a certain gourmandise. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of lychee, lemon and,…

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Kendall-Jackson – Pinot Noir 2019 – Outland Ridge, Anderson Valley

Kendall-Jackson – Pinot Noir 2019 – Outland Ridge, Anderson Valley

The nose is fresh, racy, mineral, precise and reveals a nice finesse of grain and a little stretch. There are notes of bright fresh blackberry, bright dark berries and more lightly bright raspberry combined with delicate touches of blueberry, sap/pine and a subtle hint of fresh vanilla. The palate is fresh, fruity and offers minerality,…

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