Joseph Phelps – Insignia 2015, Estate Grown – Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps – Insignia 2015, Estate Grown – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful juiciness as well as a beautiful expression of the fruit. It reveals notes of crunchy / juicy cassis, crunchy blackberries, small notes of crunchy strawberry and touches of fleshy / juicy raspberry combined with small toasted touches, tonka bean, tea, a very discreet hint of cardamom…

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Beringer – Merlot 2014, Brancroft Ranch Vineyard – Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

Beringer – Merlot 2014, Brancroft Ranch Vineyard – Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, concentrated and offers power. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and liquorice associated with touches of blueberry and very discreet hints of spices, Zan and tobacco. The palate is fruity, welll-balanced, tense and offers a good definition, a slight acid frame, concentration, power, a slight suavity, a very slight freshness, a…

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Beringer – Private Reserve 2014, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Beringer – Private Reserve 2014, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, concentrated and offers power (but full of balance) as well as richness. It reveals notes of cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of liquorice associated with touches of raspberry, blueberry, Zan, licorice as well as discreet hints of tobacco, cardamom and camphor. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good…

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Beringer – Private Reserve 2013, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Beringer – Private Reserve 2013, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a slight richness (but full of elegance). It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cassis and small notes blueberry, wild strawberry associated with touches of licorice, cocoa, smoke, camphor, wood and a very discreet hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a slight…

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Pine Ridge – Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2016 – California 

Pine Ridge – Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2016 – California 

The nose is fruity and a bit closed. It reveals notes of quince, apple and finetouches of mirabelle associated with slight / discreet hints of papaya and flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers suavity, roundness, a slight unctuosity, freshness, an acidulous frame, a good definition as well as a fine gourmandise. On the…

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Peju – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley

Peju – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers crunchiness. It reveals notes of apple and small notes of ripe white fruits associated with small touches of citrus (lemon, grapefruit). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a slight suavity, a slight acid frame as well as a small freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of…

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Peju – Chardonnay 2016 – Napa Valley

Peju – Chardonnay 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers freshness as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of apple, ripe Brugnon and small notes of mirabelle plum associated with small touches of small yellow fruits, butter as well as very discreet hints of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, minerality, straightness as well…

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Odette – Cade – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley 

Odette – Cade – Sauvignon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity and offers a slight concentration as well as a very slight freshness. It reveals notes of green apple and lime zest associated with touches of fresh citrus as well as discreet hints of exotic fruits. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful suavity, gourmandise, a slight tension, a good…

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Odette – Plumpjack – Chardonnay Reserve 2016 – Napa Valley

Odette – Plumpjack – Chardonnay Reserve 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity, a small tight and offers a slight richness. It reveals notes of quince, small yellow fruits and small notes of citrus associated with discreet hints of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers good definition, a slight acidulous frame, juiciness, tension as well as suavity. On the palate this…

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St Supéry – Sauvigon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley 

St Supéry – Sauvigon Blanc 2017 – Napa Valley 

The nose is fresh and fruity. It reveals notes of fresh green apple and small notes of vine peach, ripe citrus, (pink grapefruit, lemon, mandarin) combined with a discreet hint of exotic fruits and flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit tight and offers a good definition, a slight juicy frame as well as…

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