Darioush – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

Darioush – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, structured and offers power (but full of finesse), a slight density as well as a slight freshness (in the background). The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, cassis and wild strawberry combined with slight touches of spices, toasted oak, a hint of dark chocolate, a discreet…

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Marston Family Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

Marston Family Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity as well as slightly powerful and aromatic. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, cassis and slight notes of crushed wild strawberry combined with discreet woody touches, a subtle hint of soil / terroir, liquorice, forest soil as well as a very discreet hint of menthol. The mouth is fruity, gourmand,…

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Marston Family Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

Marston Family Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, a slight concentration / generosity. It reveals notes of cassis and fresh red fruits (raspberry …) associated with slight touches of ripe bell pepper, discreet touches of spices, subtle hints of Zan as well as a subtle hint of tobacco, spices, violet and a discreet / imperceptible hint…

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Marston Family Vineyard – Petit Syrah 2014 – Calistoga – Napa Valley

Marston Family Vineyard – Petit Syrah 2014 – Calistoga – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic. It reveals fine notes of juicy black redcurrants, cassis and blueberry combined with slight touches of fleshy Boysenberry, small hints of liquorice, a discreet hint of grove, a subtle hint of tree sap as well as an imperceptible hint of tobacco, chocolate (in the background), roasting and hazelnut (in the background)….

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Marston Family Vineyard – Albion 2015 – Proprietary White Wine – Napa Valley

Marston Family Vineyard – Albion 2015 – Proprietary White Wine – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a slight intensity. It reveals fine notes of citrus, quince and mandarine zests combined with discreet hints of kumquat, an imperceptible hint of yuzu zests as well as subtle touches of spices, woody touches and subtle hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acid…

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Marston Family Vineyard – Albion 2014 – Proprietary White Wine – Napa Valley

Marston Family Vineyard – Albion 2014 – Proprietary White Wine – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a slight gourmandise as well as freshness. It reveals fine notes of quince and ripe lemon associated with subtle touches of mandarine, kumquat as well as slight notes of minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, a beautiful freshness, fat, a beautiful balance, a…

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Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic and offers power, a slight concentration, generosity as well as straightness. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and slight / discreet touches of dried violet combined with a hint of ripe redcurrant, a discreet touch of tobacco as well as an imperceptible touch of gray pepper (in the background). The palate…

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Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Franc 2014 – Stag Leap District, Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Franc 2014 – Stag Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, very elegant, straight and offers a slight generosity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy blueberry and slight / discreet touches of cornflower associated with a hint of redcurrant jam as well as slight hints of liquorice and very discreet woody hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers…

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Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, fine, elegant and offers a slight concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, ripe wild fruits, undergrowth and leather combined with a discreet touch of nutmeg, a very discreet touch of gray pepper (in the background) and cocoa. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit aerial and offers a beautiful mineral frame,…

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Clos du Val – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as concentration. It reveals notes of cassis and wild blackberry associated with slight touches of wild berries, liquorice, spices as well as a subtle hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers gourmandise, finesse, elegance, silkiness as well as a slight freshness. On…

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