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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MerSoleil – Chardonnay Reserve 2016 – Santa Lucia Highlandes – California

MerSoleil – Chardonnay Reserve 2016 – Santa Lucia Highlandes – California

The nose is fruity and offers concentration, a small freshness as well as a very fine fleshiness. It reveals notes of lemon paste, tangerine and small notes of flat peach associated with discreet hints of minerality and lemon flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight mineral frame as well…

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Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Voltz Vineyard – Younthville, Napa Valley 

Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Voltz Vineyard – Younthville, Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity, racy, slightly powerful and offers a slight concentration as well as a slight density. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of small wild berries associated with hints of Sichuan pepper, flowers, Zan as well as a very discreet touch of Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced,…

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Robert Mondavi – Pinot Noir 2014 Reserve, Carneros – Napa Valley 

Robert Mondavi – Pinot Noir 2014 Reserve, Carneros – Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers a very slight concentration. It reveals notes of black cherry, boysenberry and small notes of chocolate associated with slight touches of juicy Quetsche plum, cassis as well as very slight hints of cherry and licorice. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a good definition, a…

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Provenance Vineyards – Malbec 2014 – Calistoga, Napa Valley 

Provenance Vineyards – Malbec 2014 – Calistoga, Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity and offers power, concentration as well as a small intensity. It reveals notes of black cherry, ripe / juicy black berries and fine hints of wild strawberry, crushed redcurrants combined with hints of licorice, tobacco as well as very discreet hints of cassis buds and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced,…

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