Cuvaison – Kite Tail Chardonnay 2013 – Carneros – Napa Valley

Cuvaison – Kite Tail Chardonnay 2013 – Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, incisive and racy (terroir). It reveals notes of citrus zest and touches of nectarine associated with slight hints of pear, minerality and an imperceptible hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, suave, relatively gourmand and offers a good definition, fat, a nice frame as well as a nice acid matter. On…

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Cuvaison – Chardonnay 2013 Estate Grown – Carneros – Napa Valley

Cuvaison – Chardonnay 2013 Estate Grown – Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of fresh citrus and crunchy Granny Smith apple associated with touches of crunchy nectarine and a hint of herbs. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality and a small fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pear compote, crunchy apple…

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Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Vintage Selection – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Vintage Selection – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, structured, quite powerful (well managed) and offers finesse and precision. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and fine notes of red berries, strawberry associated with fine touches of violets, a touch of spice as well as a hint of Sichuan pepper, Ceylon tea and a few discreet notes of wood. The…

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Charles Krug – Generations 2012 Family Reserve – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Generations 2012 Family Reserve – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fine, relatively fleshy, relatively powerful and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis cream and fine touches of blueberry associated with a hint of violet, licorice as well as (very) slight hints of oak. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, relatively fleshy and offers a beautiful harmony, fat, suavity,…

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Charles Krug – Zinfandel 2013 Limited Release – St Helena – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Zinfandel 2013 Limited Release – St Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers juiciness, finesse, quite straight and a certain elegance. It reveals notes of cherry and candied cherry associated with touches of raspberry candy, a fine hint of strawberry, cassis as well as very fine touches of licorice, spices and an imperceptible hint of anise. The palate is fruity, fluid, tight,…

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Charles Krug – Malbec 2013 Limited Release – Estate Grown – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Malbec 2013 Limited Release – Estate Grown – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fine and concentrated. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and touches of sour cherry associated with notes of spice, fine touches of roasted herbs as well as a discreet touch of flowers (cornflower, rose) and a fine hint of strawberry jelly. The palate is fruity, gourmand, elegant, fluid, harmonious and offers…

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Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2015 – Estate Grown – St Helena – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc Limited Release 2015 – Estate Grown – St Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fine, rich and offers the delicacy and freshness. It reveals notes of passion fruit, quenette and slight notes of pear, white peach combined with hints of lemon and a discreet touch of herbs. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, quite gourmand and offers a beautiful finesse, fat, a good definition and freshness. On…

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St Supery – Moscato 2014 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Moscato 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, opulent and aromatic. It reveals notes of exotic fruits (passion fruit, quenette and a discreet touch of kumquat) and ripe citrus (lemon, clementine) associated with discreet hints of vine peach and flowers (lilacs, a hint of lavender). The palate is fruity, relatively fat, relatively fleshy and offers suavity, an acid frame…

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St Supery – Dollarhide Estate vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Dollarhide Estate vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small minerality. It reveals notes of cassis, cherry and blackberry associated with fine touches of violets, spices as well as fine / discreet hints of grilled oak. The palate is fruity, gourmand, fluid, sleek, mineral and offers freshness, fat, suavity, minerality and a silky matter. On the palate…

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St Supery – Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

St Supery – Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is fine, relatively complex, relatively gourmand and offers density and a small minerality. It reveals notes of cassis and notes of blackberry associated with touches of bell pepper, spices as well as fine touches of red fruits and an imperceptible hint of espresso / coffee. The palate is fruity, well-balance, relatively gourmand, relatively…

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