Tolosa – 1772 Chardonnay 2016 – Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

Tolosa – 1772 Chardonnay 2016 – Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

The nose is aromatic and offers power, elegance as well as a slight concentration. It reveals notes of quince, kumquat and small notes of litchi, quenette associated with slight hints of flowers as well as discreet hints of almond and an imperceptible toasted touch. The palate is mineral, beautifully balanced, racy, round, unctuous and offers…

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Tolosa – 1772 Chardonnay 2016, Pacific Wind – Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

Tolosa – 1772 Chardonnay 2016, Pacific Wind – Edna Ranch, Edna Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers elegance as well as a small crunchiness. It reveals notes of crunchy brugnon, juicy citrus and small notes of vine peach associated with discreet hints of flowers and zests. The mouth is fresh, fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a small freshness, a good definition, a beautiful suavity, a…

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Raymond – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sommelier Selection – North Coast

Raymond – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sommelier Selection – North Coast

The nose offers concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, sour cherry and small notes of crushed redcurrants associated with small touches of blue berries, violet and liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness, a good definition, a slight suavity, depthness, a very slight unctuosity as well…

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Raymond – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Family Classic – North Coast

Raymond – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Family Classic – North Coast

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a slight concentration, a slight freshness, a slight juiciness as well a very slight power (in the background). It reveals notes of cassis, black cherry, blackberry and juicy black berries combined with hints of wild raspberry, ripe/crushed redcurrants as well as slight hints of licorice, violet and a…

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R Collection by Raymond – Lot N°5 Field Blend 2016 – California 

R Collection by Raymond – Lot N°5 Field Blend 2016 – California 

The nose is fruity and offers a small freshness, a very slight complexity as well as a fine crunchiness. It reveals notes of cassis, juicy Boysenberry and slight hints of wild strawberry combined with discreet hints of flowers and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers finesse, a slight minerality, a very slight…

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R Collection by Raymond – Lot N°5 Merlot 2016 – California

R Collection by Raymond – Lot N°5 Merlot 2016 – California

The nose is structured and offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, cherry and small notes of berries associated with small touches of licorice, Zan as well as discreet hints of cassis bud and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave and offers a slight acidulous frame, a small fat as well as…

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R Collection – Sauvignon blanc 2016 – California

R Collection – Sauvignon blanc 2016 – California

The nose is fruity and offers a slight freshness. It reveals notes of lemon zest, apple and small notes of fresh / crunchy nectarine associated with slight touches of fresh apricot as well as discreet hints of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight acidulous frame, suavity as…

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Raymond Winery – Chardonnay 2015 – California

Raymond Winery – Chardonnay 2015 – California

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a very slight intensity / concentration. It reveals notes of fresh small white fruits and quince associated with subtle hints of mirabelle plum, fresh zests as well as discreet hints of flowers (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight and offers a good definition,…

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MerSoleil – Pinot Noir 2016 Reserve – Santa Lucia Highlands

MerSoleil – Pinot Noir 2016 Reserve – Santa Lucia Highlands

The nose is fruity, finely powerful and offers a very slight concentration. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of wild strawberry, blueberry associated with discreet hints of liquorice, gray pepper, flowers, sweet spices as well as a discreet hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful…

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MerSoleil – Silver – Chardonnay Reserve 2016, Unoaked – Montery Co. – California

MerSoleil – Silver – Chardonnay Reserve 2016, Unoaked – Montery Co. – California

The nose is fresh and offers minerality, a slight crystalline side as well as a slight concentration. It reveals notes of apple and small notes of flat peach associated with touches of minerality, fresh mirabelle plum as well discreet hints of zest. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a fine…

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