Pine Ridge – Stag Leaps Distict Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

Pine Ridge – Stag Leaps Distict Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful, concentrated and relatively fine. It reveals notes of blackberry cream, cassis and touches of liquorice associated with a hint of gray pepper, touches of tobacco and a hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well structured, relatively depth and offers a good volume, harmony, juiciness as well as a good…

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Corison – Helios Cabernet Franc 2013 – Napa Valley

Corison – Helios Cabernet Franc 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, relatively powerful and offers finesse. It reveals notes of sour cherry, cassis and blackberry associated with fine notes of Ceylon tea, graphite, flowers and liquorice. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, a fresh frame, a fine acidity in the background as well as fat and juiciness. On the palate…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of cassis, blueberry and small notes of blackberry associated with slight touches of bell pepper, graphite as well as a few notes of spice and a discreet touch of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, round, voluminous, relatively fat, relatively fleshy and offers suavity, minerality, an…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 – Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and relatively gourmand. The wine need to be aerated in the glass or to be served in carafe. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, very ripe red fruits and mushroom associated with fine notes of underbrush, cassis cream as well as fine touches of licorice and a slight touch of…

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Generations Chardonnay 2014 – Napa Valley

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Generations Chardonnay 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh and aromatic. It reveals notes of white fruits, toasted oak and coconut associated with fine notes of fresh citrus as well as small touches of flowers and a hint of zest. The palate is fruity, creamy and offers a fine acid frame and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – District collection – Napa Valley

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – District collection – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh and quite fruity. There one finds notes of blackberry, small plum and fine notes of violet associated with fine touches of red fruit and small notes of spice. The mouth is nicely fruity, well structured and offers juiciness, a good structure, a good volume and a silky matter. On the palate…

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Generations 2013 – Napa Valley

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar – Generations 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, powerful and finely dusty. It reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and plum associated with slight notes of wild red berries as well as notes of spice, Sichuan pepper and a discreet touch of caramelized oak. The palate is fruity, sleek, well-balanced, well structured and offers a small complexity, a good volume,…

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Mer Soleil – Silver – Unoaked Chardonnay 2014 – Monterey

Mer Soleil – Silver – Unoaked Chardonnay 2014 – Monterey

The nose is fresh, fruity and relatively fat. It reveals notes of lemon, crunchy white fruit and touches of yellow peach fruits associated with fine notes of lychee and slight touches of apricot. The palate is fruity, fresh, well-balanced, relatively fat and offers suavity, an acid frame, juiciness as well as precision and richness. On…

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Emmelo – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Napa Valley

Emmelo – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, a bit rich and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of quince, zest and green apple combined with a fine touch of linden, fresh apple and touches of pear. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, an acid frame and a nice juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses…

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Emmelo – Merlot 2013 – Napa Valley

Emmelo – Merlot 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and juicy. It reveals notes of juicy cassis, blackberry and plum associated with touches of cardamom as well as hints of sweet spices / toasted oak. The palate is juicy, well-balanced and offers richness, precision, a beautiful definition of fruit and fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry,…

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