(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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Prototype is a wine with a fresh overall fruit character, but with tarter finish. Even the color is surprisingly light and brilliant. The aromas combine a mix of juicy and fresh, little, concentrated berries. On the palate, it’s tasteful, soft and light. I’d say it’s closer to a Grenache than a zinfandel in style. There’s…
Beatty ranch Zinfandel is a structured, layered, absolutely complex and developing wine. This comes from a selection of the best barrels of Zinfandel from some of the oldest vines of the appellation. Its dark profile is syrupy while providing hints of leather, roasted coffee, cinnamon & cardamom. The structure is definitely grippy and grainy with…
This wine has a strong difference between the nose and the palate. From the very perfumed and delicate aromas coming through, it’s hard to anticipate the concentrated, rich and full-bodied taste. Bramble & very dark fruits pie filling makes up most of the flavors, but some sweet spices from the American oak and a savory…
This wine as the deepest of color and the deepest of bouquet. The intense aromas include overripe blackberries and wild berries as well as licorice and a sweet touch of brown sugar. The palate is succulent and supple with a soft touch in terms of texture. The very limited sweetness level is quite apparent and…