Darioush – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Signature – Napa Valley

Darioush – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Signature – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant, beautifully aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of wild raspberry, wild strawberry associated with touches of liquorice, redcurrant jam as well as discreet hints of spices, very discreet hints of Sichuan pepper and an imperceptible hint of grove. The palate is fruity, fresh,…

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Darioush – Darius II 2014 – Napa Valley 

Darioush – Darius II 2014 – Napa Valley 

The nose is elegant, fine and offers power as well as concentration (but full of finesse). It reveals notes of Boysenberry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of cassis, small ripe wild berries, Ceylon tea, gray pepper as well as slight / discreet hints of liquorice and chocolate. The palate is…

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Signorello – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Napa Valley 

Signorello – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and offers a good structure. It reveals notes of cassis and small wild berries associated with fines touches of red berries / red fruits, spices as well as slight hints of bell pepper and discreet toasted hints / coffee (in background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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Signorello – Padrone 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley 

Signorello – Padrone 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity and offers good structure, finesse, a slight concentration as well as a small juiciness. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of black berries associated with slight hints of graphite, wood, caramelization, chocolate as well as discreet hints of spices and toasted touches. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and…

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Signorello – Padrone 2014, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Signorello – Padrone 2014, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic and elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet, cassis and small notes of blackberry associated with discreet hints of iris, spices as well as a very discreet hint of graphite. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, a slight acid frame, a good definition, finesse, a beautiful…

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Pine Ridge Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Napa Valley

Pine Ridge Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful and offers a slight intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and sage associated with small touches of rosemary, raspberry, spices / gray pepper as well as discreet toasted hints and chocolate. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a slight acid frame as well as finesse….

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Pine Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Rutherford – Napa Valley

Pine Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Rutherford – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers power as well as elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, black cherry and slight hints of black berries associated with small touches of gray pepper and licorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a small juiciness, a slight suavity, a slight acidulous frame, gourmandise, elegance, tension as…

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Pine Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Oakville – Napa Valley

Pine Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Oakville – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, elegant, racy and offers power, a slight concentration, intensity as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of violet, wild raspberry associated with small notes of gray pepper, spices, graphite and garrigue. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good…

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Pine Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Stag Leap District – Napa Valley

Pine Ridge – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Stag Leap District – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of cassis and blackberry associated with small notes of grove, Cuben pepper as well as woody touches. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a beautiful definition, a good finesse as well as power. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Peju – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

Peju – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful, fruity and a bit tight. It reveals notes of cassis, redcurrants and small notes of blackberry associated with small / slight touches of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, structured, a bit tight and offers a small suavity, a slight roundness, tension as well as concentration. On the palate this wine…

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