Corison, Helios – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

Corison, Helios – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and crushed strawberry associated with fine touches of green pepper, cornflower as well as very fine hints of nutmeg/sweet spices and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, suavity and a small racy power. In…

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VGS Château Potelle – Syrah 2016 – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Syrah 2016 – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers deepness and power. It reveals notes of small berries, cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, subtle hints of juicy/ripe red fruits, flowers and discreet hints of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame and a good definition. In…

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VGS Château Potelle – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, racy and offers concentration, a fine grain, elegance and power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and crushed wild strawberry associated with touches of small wild berries, Cuben pepper as well as fine hints of violet, nutmeg and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, juicy, mineral and offers a…

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VGS Château Potelle – Potelle Two 2017 – Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Potelle Two 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, spicy and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of grey/green pepper associated with touches of small wild berries, nutmeg and spices. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness as well as precision and tension. In the mouth…

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ZD Wines – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

ZD Wines – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose offers a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis, vanilla associated with touches of strawberry as well as fine hints of violet, toasted and discreet hints of crushed small bleu fruits as well as very discreet hints of cardamom and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and…

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ZD – Pinot Noir 2018, 50th Anniversary – Carneros, Napa Valley

ZD – Pinot Noir 2018, 50th Anniversary – Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers small intensity/concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, cassis and small notes of fleshy plum associated with fine touches of violet as well as a hint of strawberry, fresh cherry and nutmeg/tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, mineral and offers freshness, tension and juiciness as well as a good definition….

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ZD Wines – Pinot Noir 2009 – Carneros, Napa Valley

ZD Wines – Pinot Noir 2009 – Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine deepness. It reveals notes of cherry, plum and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with touches of ripe blackberry as well as fine hints of cornflower and very discreet hints of humus and tea. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers tension, finesse as well…

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Opus One 2014 – Napa Valley

Opus One 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a beautiful complexity and intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, cassis and small notes of cherry associated with touches of wild strawberry, violet as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, fresh herbs and a fine hint of tea. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful…

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Opus One 2016 – Napa Valley

Opus One 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, spicy and offers power, a beautiful finesse and complexity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, cornflower and small notes of juicy/ripe cassis associated with fine touches of wild raspberry, black plum, violet as well as fine hints of nutmeg, sweet spices and subtle hint of vanilla. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced…

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Overture – Napa Valley

Overture – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine power/concentration. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, cassis and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of strawberry, small blue berries as well as fine hints of cornflower/violet, touches of Cuben pepper and nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a…

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