Corazón – Gewurztraminer 2016 – Anderson Valley, Sonoma

Corazón – Gewurztraminer 2016 – Anderson Valley, Sonoma

The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness and a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of quenette, exotic fruits and small notes of ripe citron (mandarine, pink grapefruit) associated with a hint of lemon flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize and a fine richness and an acidulous frame….

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Darioush – Shahpar 2012, Late Harvest – Napa Valley

Darioush – Shahpar 2012, Late Harvest – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of candied lemon, candied peach and small notes of candied vine peach associated with fine touches of candied orange zests and very fine hints of green apple and candied ginger. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely…

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Joseph Phelps – Chardonnay 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Joseph Phelps – Chardonnay 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

The nose is fruity and offers freshness and a small intensity. It reveals notes of green peach, crunchy pear and small notes of crunchy green apple associated with fine hints of juicy quince and a very discreet hint of juicy kumquat. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good structure as…

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Quintessa – Illumination 2017 – North Coast, California

Quintessa – Illumination 2017 – North Coast, California

The nose offers power, intensity and a fine grain. It reveals notes of lemon zests, dry kumquat and small notes of fleshy pear associated with fine touches of fleshy brugnon as well as fine hints of quenette. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, definition as well as a beautiful tension. In…

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Quintessa – Illumination 2018 – North Coast, California

Quintessa – Illumination 2018 – North Coast, California

(61% Napa and 39% Sonoma) The nose is fruity and offers power / intensity. It reveals notes of lemon, zest and small notes of kumquat associated with fine touches of ripe pear, Brugnon as well as discreet hints of exotic fruits and white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acidulous frame,…

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MerSoleil – Silver Chardonnay 2017 – Monterey County, California

MerSoleil – Silver Chardonnay 2017 – Monterey County, California

The nose is fruity and offers minerality and a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of fresh quince, fresh zests and small notes of crunchy nectar associated with fine touches of small yellow fruits and hints of flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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Melka – Mekerra 2016, Block 7 – Knights Valley, Sonoma

Melka – Mekerra 2016, Block 7 – Knights Valley, Sonoma

The nose is fruity, precise, straight and offers a small straightness. It reveals notes of quince, papaya and small notes of crunchy Mirabelle associated with fine touches of yellow flowers/varietal and very fine hints of citrus. The mouth offers a beautiful definition, a beautiful tension, a vine acidulous frame as well as a beautiful finesse…

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SpottsWoode – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – California

SpottsWoode – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – California

The nose is fruity and offers elegance and a certain deepness. It reveals notes of fresh zests, fresh apple skin and small notes of fresh peach associated with fine touches of fresh citrus and very fine hints of quenette/papaya. The mouth is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, finesse as well as…

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AXR – Chardonnay 2017, Ritchie Vineyard – Russian River Valley, Sonoma

AXR – Chardonnay 2017, Ritchie Vineyard – Russian River Valley, Sonoma

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers minerality and a good definition. It reveals notes of yellow apple, ripe Mirabelle plum and small notes of quince associated with discreet hints of flowers as well as fine hints of brioche and bee wax. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a…

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Windstorm, old vines Zinfandel 2016 California – Lodi

Windstorm, old vines Zinfandel 2016 California – Lodi

Deep, opaque color with deep & concentrated wild berries, cassis and strawberrie aromas. It’s fruit-forward with a simple and pure expression. It needs opening, breathing as the intensity is quite shy. On the contrary, the mouthfeel is intense enough, with an explosive juiciness. It makes me think of the bursting fruit marbles in Bubble tea.

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