Alpha Omega – Proprietary Red 2017 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Proprietary Red 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small concentration and a fine power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe/fresh blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of strawberry as well as fine hints of liquorice, sens of the place and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The mouth is mineral,…

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Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power and freshness. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of flehsy strawberry and very fine hints of liquorice and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize, a very slight acidulous frame…

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AXR 2017 – Napa Valley

AXR 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers power, a fine tension and concentration. It reveals notes of fresh wild blackberry, fresh/ripe cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of spices as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, cardamom and tobacco leaf. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition,…

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AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Denali Vineyard – Napa Valley

AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Denali Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fine, spicy, aromatic and offers a fine persistence and a fine richness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, blackberry and small notes of arbutus associated with hints of cardamom, small red fruits and a very discreet hint of eucalyptus (in the background). The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers a good…

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AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, V Madrone Vineyard – Napa Valley

AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, V Madrone Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh, elegant and offers a good freshness and concentration. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, Boysen berry and crushed raspberry associated with very fine hints of ripe plum as well as very fine hints of arbutus and anis star. The mouth is fresh, fruity, elegant and offers gourmandize, a slight acidulous…

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AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers power and a certain tension. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, fresh/ripe cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of ripe blueberry as well as fine touches of tonka bean, liquorice stick and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity,…

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AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine concentration and intensity. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with small touches of violet, liquorice stick as well as fine hints of Sichuan pepper, grey pepper and dark chocolate. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good…

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Clos du Val – Tree Graces 2015 – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Tree Graces 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, racy and offers power, finesse and deepness. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and small notes of Sichuan pepper associated with fine touches of raspberry, grilled oak and small notes of spices, cardamom and a very discreet hint of graphite. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a…

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Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Hirondelle Vineyard – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Hirondelle Vineyard – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition and power. It reveals notes of blackberry, strawberry and small notes of black cherry associated with small touches of wild crushed raspberry as well as hints of sens of the place, iris/lilac, Cuben pepper and discreet hints of dry tobacco leaf. The mouth is…

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Clos du Val – Petit Verdot 2016 – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Petit Verdot 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of cassis, iris and small notes of crunchy red berries associated with fine touches of spices, chocolate and very discreet hints of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy acidulous frame, a good definition, gourmandize as well as…

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