Duckhorn Vineyards – Merlot 2016 Three Palms Vineyards – Napa Valley

Duckhorn Vineyards – Merlot 2016 Three Palms Vineyards – Napa Valley

The nose offers a small power/concentration and intensity. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, fleshy black blackberry and small notes of graphite associated with fine touches of dark chocolate, violet as well as a fine hint of cornflower/small blue fruits and an imperceptible hint of vanilla bourbon. The mouth is fruity and offers gourmandize, suavity…

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The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Denali Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Denali Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, elegant and offers intensity, power and a good definition. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild blackberry and small notes of wild strawberry associated with touches of grey pepper, fresh/ripe plum and very fine hints of violet/vanilla. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers a good definition, juiciness and an acidulous…

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The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Artalade Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Artalade Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers intensity and power. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild strawberry and small notes of blueberry associated with fine touches of violet, discreet hints of iris and fine hints of Timut pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a beautiful guideline as…

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The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sacrashe Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sacrashe Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, mineral and offers tension as well as a very fine concentration. It reveals notes of fresh blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of crunchy blueberry as well as hints of zan, tobacco leaf and Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers power and a small concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild cassis and small notes of violet, fresh blueberry as well as very discreet hints of mild tobacco leaf. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a beautiful juicy frame as well as…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful power and finesse. It reveals notes of ripe/fresh cassis, fresh blueberry and small notes of fleshy raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower, grey pepper and a discreet hint of cardamom. The mouth is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandize as well…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2017, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, powerful and offers elegance and a beautiful finesse. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and small notes of cassis associated with touches of small blue fruits, a hint of iris as well as fine hints of Timut pepper and sens of the place. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers…

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Alpha Omega – Era 2017 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Era 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine grain and power. It reveals notes of cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with small touches of raspberry, cherry as well as fine hints of violet, fresh cornflower and discreet hints of chocolate. The mouth is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a…

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Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – St. Helena, Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard – St. Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a beautiful intensity and power. It reveals notes of ripe/fresh cassis, crushed blackberry and small notes of griotte associated with fine touches of small ripe black berries as well as hints of liquorice and grey pepper. The mouth is fresh, fruity, mineral and offers juiciness, a fine intensity,…

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Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Thomas Vineyard – Rutherford, Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Thomas Vineyard – Rutherford, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, mineral and offers a fine richness and a certain tension. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of small black berries associated with fine touches of wild blueberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, cardamom as well as a hint of arbutus. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers…

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