Honig – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Napa Valley 

Honig – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Napa Valley 

The nose is powerful, aromatic and offers a slight intensity. It reveals notes of juicy / fleshy cassis and small notes of wild strawberry, blackberry associated with touches of white pepper, violet, hints of black cherry as well as small hints of liquorice, black olive and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, round, a bit…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, FAY – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, FAY – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, structured and offers power as well as intensity. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, black cherry and small notes of fleshy blackberry, plum associated with slight touches of small wild red berries, as well as hints of Sichuan pepper, tobacco, nutmeg, spices, a very discreet hint of tea, camphor and an…

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Cain Five 2013 – Napa

Cain Five 2013 – Napa

The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration, a slight intensity as well as a small power. It reveals notes of cassis, wild berries and local vegetation associated with small notes of crushed blackberry, Sichuan pepper, violet / tarweed (Madia), slight hints of spices as well as discreet hints of pine, camphor, grilled oak…

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Cain Five 2006 – Napa Valley

Cain Five 2006 – Napa Valley

The nose is very elegant, charming, gourmand and offers a very beautiful grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, small ripe wild black berries, chocolate and touches of undergrowth / mushroom associated with small touches of blueberry, Sichuan pepper, violet, grove / sap, very discreet hints of dry forest floor as well as a very discreet…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, S.L.V – Napa Valley

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, S.L.V – Napa Valley

The nose is a bit tight and offers intensity as well as power. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of blackberry, camphor, Sichuan pepper and cassis combined with small notes of crushed red berries, touches of volcanic rock, spices as well as a hint of nutmeg and dried almond. The…

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Cask 23 – Napa Valley 

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Cask 23 – Napa Valley 

The nose is aromatic, elegant and fine. It reveals notes of boysenberry, violet / flowers and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with touches of blueberry, Cuben pepper, spices as well as slight toasted hints and a very discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a good definition, a fine…

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Silverado Vineyards – Malbec 2014, Mt George Vineyard – Coombsville – Napa Valley 

Silverado Vineyards – Malbec 2014, Mt George Vineyard – Coombsville – Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity, slightly powerful and offers a very slight richness as well as elegance. It reveals notes of black cherry, crushed redcurrants and a touch of crushed/ripe strawberry combined with small touches of cassis, Sichuan pepper as well as a very discreet hint of liquorice and an imperceptible hint of Bourbon vanilla (in…

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Silverado Vineyards – Cabernet Franc, Mt George Vineyard – Coombsville, Napa Valley

Silverado Vineyards – Cabernet Franc, Mt George Vineyard – Coombsville, Napa Valley

The nose is structured, powerful and offers intensity as well as a certain finesse. It reveals notes of black cherry, cassis and small notes of wild berries associated with small touches of spices, Cuben pepper, ripe bell pepper, nutmeg, fresh leather as well as discreet / imperceptible hints of dry local forest. The palate is…

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Silverado Vineyards – SOLO 2011, Cabernet Suvignon – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 

Silverado Vineyards – SOLO 2011, Cabernet Suvignon – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 

The nose is fruity, fresh and elegant. It reveals notes of cassis, ripe cherry and small notes of crushed raspberry associated with small hints of blue fruits, red bell pepper as well as slight hints of liquorice, vanilla, colas and a very discreet hint of Sichuan. The palate is fruity, beautifully fresh, well-balanced and offers…

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Silverado Vineyards – SOLO 2013, Cabernet Suvignon – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Silverado Vineyards – SOLO 2013, Cabernet Suvignon – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, fruity, slightly tight, powerful and offers elegance as well as richness. It reveals notes of elderberry, cassis and small notes of black cherry associated with touches of flowers (iris, violet), liquorice as well as nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight, elegant and offers a good definition, a slight…

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