The Debate – Beckstoffer Dr. Cane – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

The Debate – Beckstoffer Dr. Cane – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful, racy, fine and elegant. It reveals notes of creme de cassis, blackberry and slight notes of fleshy plum and crushed wild strawberry combined with slight touches of spices as well as subtle touches of violet and a very discreet hint of cardamom. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful…

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Robert Mondavi – To Kalon Vineyard Reserve 2013 Oaville – Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – To Kalon Vineyard Reserve 2013 Oaville – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant, delicate and offers a very beautiful finesse and power (but full of balance). It reveals notes of crunchy berries, juicy blackberry and fine touches of plum associated with fine hints of fleshy wild strawberry, subtle touches of tonka bean, cardamom, flowers (violet, cornflowers) and a very discreet hint of brown…

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Round Pond Estate – Cabernert Sauvignon 2013 Reserve – Rutherford – Napa Valley

Round Pond Estate – Cabernert Sauvignon 2013 Reserve – Rutherford – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, structured and offers power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry and slight notes of small berries, blue fruits associated with a subtle / discreet touch of ripe bell pepper (in the background), dark chocolate, flowers (cornflower, violet), discreet toasted touch and woody touches. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, tight…

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Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Estate Rosé 2015 – Napa Valley

Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Estate Rosé 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh and quite fruity. It reveals notes of raspberry and touches of cherry associated with a touch of raspberry, redcurrant as well as (very) slight touches of red fruits candy. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, fat, an acid frame and suavity. There is a small acidity on the attack. On…

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Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Chimera 2013 – Napa Valley

Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Chimera 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh, relatively exuberant and offers juicy fruit. It reveals notes of cassis, raspberry and cherry combined with a discreet touch of fig, a hint of lavender as well as touches of zan, spices and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. The palate is sleek, mineral, well-balanced, well structured and offers freshness and…

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Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa Valley

Jericho Canyon Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant, relatively powerful and offers a certain finesse. It reveals notes of rocky minerality, blackberry, cassis and small black berries combined with a discreet touch of spice, garrigue, a discrete hint of salinity as well as a hint of chocolate and wood. The palate is fresh, well-balanced and offers lots of…

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St Supery – Elu 2013 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Elu 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic and fine. It reveals notes of red fruit and touches of cassis jam associated with a hint of blueberry, discreet hints of blackberry, fig as well as slight notes of spice, graphite, an imperceptible hint of espresso / coffee and a hint of herbs. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, unctuous, relatively…

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St Supery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, relatively aromatic, relatively fine and a bit rich. It reveals notes of sour cherry, plum and blackberry jam associated with touches of spices as well as discreet notes of Sichuan pepper, graphite and Ceylon tea. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, silky and offers freshness, fat and a small suavity. On…

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St Supery – Rutherfort Estate Vineyard Merlot 2012 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Rutherfort Estate Vineyard Merlot 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blueberry and blackberry jam associated with hints of figs, small notes of spices, Sichuan pepper, a fine note of tobacco, graphite as well as a fine / discreet touch of bell peper/herbs. The palate is fruity, fluid, sleek, well-balanced and offers fat. On the palate this wine…

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St Supery – Oak Free Chardonnay 2015 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Oak Free Chardonnay 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic, relatively elegant, relatively full and a bit rich. It reveals notes of apple, pear and a discreet touch of yellow apple associated with fine touches of citrus as well as discreet hints of honeysuckle. The palate is fruity, quite fleshy (probably due to bâtonnage) and offers fat, a fresh frame…

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