Joseph Phelps – Insignia 2016 – Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps – Insignia 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power, density and complexity. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of small blue berries associated with touches of wild raspberry, cherry as well as hints of violet, rose wood and liquorice stick/tea. The mouth is fruity, mineral, fresh, well-balanced and offers a good…

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Joseph Phelps – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

Joseph Phelps – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power and a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, Boysen berry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of cherry, cornflower and very fine hints of small blue berries as well as fine hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 2016 Cask 23 – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – 2016 Cask 23 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, power, well-built and offers a beautiful grain, elegance and expression. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, wild cassis and small notes of ripe strawberry associated with fine touches of cornflower, crushed ripe redcurrant as well as discreet hints of nutmeg/spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, minerality,…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – SLV 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – SLV 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, mineral, racy and offers a fine intensity and a small freshness. It reveals notes of raspberry, strawberry, fresh cherry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of liquorice, juicy/ripe small blue fruits as well as hints of cornflower and sens of the place. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, fresh…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Fay 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Fay 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers intensity, a fine concentration and minerality. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild cassis and small notes of small wild berries associated with a touch of cherry as well as hints of nutmeg, tobacco leaves and a discreet hint of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Artemis 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Artemis 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a good definition and a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of cassis and small notes of dry local vegetation associated with fine touches of ripe cherry, strawberry as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and nutmeg. The mouth is fruity,…

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Levy & McClellan 2016 – Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, powerful and offers a beautiful structure, complexity and a very beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of arbutus fruits, flowers (lilac, lily), raspberry as well as very discreet hints of nutmeg and violet. The mouth is…

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Levy & McClellan 2015 – Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant and offers power and a beautiful finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and small notes of wild strawberry associated with fine touches of small red fruits/arbutus fruits as well as a hint of juicy blueberry, violet and dry leaf. The mouth is gourmand and offers a juicy/acidulous…

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Levy & McClellan – Ampersand 2015 – Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan – Ampersand 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers subtilty as well as elegance. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, ripe cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with fine touches of flowers, Cuben pepper and very discreet hints of nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, a beautiful definition as well…

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Levy & McClellan – Ampersand 2016 – Napa Valley

Levy & McClellan – Ampersand 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, flowery and offers elegance. It reveals notes of ripe raspberry, cornflower, iris and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of cassis as well as fine hints of cardamom, sweet spices and dry oak. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize, a slight acidulous fame…

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