Delectus – Cabernet Franc 2009 – Knights Valley

Delectus – Cabernet Franc 2009 – Knights Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh, beautifully harmonious and concentrated. It reveals notes of blackberry and crunchy cassis associated with a hint of plum, balsamic as well as slight notes of mocha, oak and discreet notes of cornflower. The palate is fruity, suave and offers a beautiful, unctuous and harmonious matter. On the palate this wine…

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Sequoia Grove – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Rutherford, Napa Valley

Sequoia Grove – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Rutherford, Napa Valley

The nose is fine, relatively powerful and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and fine notes of black tea associated with a hint of black pepper as well as fine notes of black plum. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well structured and offers a certain harmony, a small juiciness and a…

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Sequoia Grove – Syrah 2013 – Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

Sequoia Grove – Syrah 2013 – Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, powerful, concentrated and offers finesse. It reveals notes of cassis, sour cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with slight notes of licorice, discreet notes of wood as well as hints of spice, Sichuan pepper and fine touches of black tea. The palate is fruity, sleek, well-balanced and offers fat and…

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Sequoia Grove – Chardonnay 2014 – Napa Valley

Sequoia Grove – Chardonnay 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic and offers a certain finesse. It reveals notes of white fruit associated with discreet hints of zest, flowers as well as fine touches of linden / acacia and a (very) discreet hint of almond. The palate is fruity, relatively fat, relatively fleshy, a bit aerial and offers minerality. On the palate…

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Sequoia Grove – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Napa Valley

Sequoia Grove – Sauvignon Blanc 2015 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, quite aromatic and fat. It reveals notes of lemon and sweet clementine associated with touches of lemon zest, fine hints of ripe nectarine and a discreet touch of apple. The palate is fruity, relatively fat and offers minerality and an acid frame. The attack is lively. On the palate this wine…

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Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Stag Leaps District – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Stag Leaps District – Napa Valley

(78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot.) The nose is fruity, fine and quite intense. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis jam, violets, cassis, fine notes of black cherry and touches of wild strawberry associated with fine notes of spices, Sichuan pepper, a discreet hint of zan as well as a…

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Clos du Val – Merlot 2013 – Block 6 Carneros – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Merlot 2013 – Block 6 Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fine and relatively powerful. It reveals notes of ripe red fruits, cassis and crème de cassis associated with small notes of black cherry, spice, a hint of Sichuan pepper as well as a touch of liquorice stick and a hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, round, supple, relatively fat,…

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Clos du Val – Estate Pinot Noir 2014 – Block 73 Carneros – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Estate Pinot Noir 2014 – Block 73 Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fine and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe strawberry, small notes of cherry and a hint of wild strawberry associated with touches of raspberry, licorice as well as a discreet hint of flower and a very discreet wood hint. The palate is fruity, silky, suave, relatively fleshy and…

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Clos du Val – Chardonnay – Estate Chardonnay 2014 – Block 5A Carneros – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Chardonnay – Estate Chardonnay 2014 – Block 5A Carneros – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, full, fresh, quite elegant and fat. It reveals notes of white fruit compote and peach combined with a touch of honey, quince as well as discreet hints of fresh citrus, flowers as well as fine hints of stone fruit. The palate is fruity, suave, well defined, relatively fat, a bit incisive…

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Clos du Val – Three Graces White 2014 – Winemaker’s Signature Series – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Three Graces White 2014 – Winemaker’s Signature Series – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity, quite intense and offers freshness. It reveals notes of small stone fruits, zest and glazed Granny Smith apple associated with fine touches of exotic fruits and a discreet hint of tea / infusion. The palate is fruity, suave, well-balanced, round, fat and offers freshness, an acid frame as well as…

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