Charles Krug – Merlot 2011 – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Merlot 2011 – Napa Valley

The nose is fine and fruity. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, cassis and cherry combined with a slight notes of strawberry (in the background) as well as slight notes of spice and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced, fresh and quite fleshy. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry…

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Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Cold Spring Vineyard – Howell Mountain – Limited Release – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Cold Spring Vineyard – Howell Mountain – Limited Release – Napa Valley

(97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot) The nose is harmonious and elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet and slight notes of cassis associated with slight notes of licorice and a touch of black cherry. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced, supple, fleshy, fat and offers a nice slightly creamy matter. In the mouth…

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Charles Krug – Zinfandel 2012 – Limited Release – St. Helena – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Zinfandel 2012 – Limited Release – St. Helena – Napa Valley

(96% Zinfandel, 4% Syrah) The nose is powerful. It reveals notes of juicy fruit, red currant and purple fig associated with touches of plum. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, quite fleshy and offers some juiciness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of red currant, black cherry and fig associated with slight notes of…

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Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Vintage Selection – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Vintage Selection – Napa Valley

The nose is fine, elegant and powerful. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit and ripe cherry associated with notes of violet as well as very slight woody notes. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh, fat and offers juicy fruit. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry and blueberry associated with a few…

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Charles Krug – Generations 2012 – Family Reserve – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Generations 2012 – Family Reserve – Napa Valley

(83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Malbec, 5% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot) The nose is fine, elegant and slightly velvety. It reveals notes of blackberry and plum associated with a few slight notes of flowers, blueberry and oak. The mouth is fat, balanced, supple and has a beautiful silky matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes…

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Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Limited Reserve – St Helena – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Limited Reserve – St Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is fine, fresh and quite elegant. It reveals notes of white peach and slight notes of lemon and lime. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced, quite fat, clear, precise, suave, well-defined and offers a beautiful acid frame. It expresses notes of nectarine, white peach and crunchy grape associated with a few slight notes…

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Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – St. Helena – Napa Valley

Charles Krug – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – St. Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and incisive. It reveals notes of flowers and eucalyptus associated with slight notes of nectarine, white melon and citrus. The mouth is fat, elegant, fine, clear, precise, beautifully balanced, well-defined and suave. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of nectarine, white melon and slight notes of crunchy white peach…

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Clos du Val – Joie du Vin 2010 – Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Joie du Vin 2010 – Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is quite elegant and fine. It reveals notes of ripe fruit and mushroom associated with earthy touches and touches of Sichuan pepper. The mouth is fat, balanced, suave and offers some minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of red fruit and slight notes of blackberry associated with a few notes of…

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Clos du Val – Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful, elegant and quite fruity. It reveals notes of fruit associated with slight notes of hazelnut as well as slight notes of blackberry. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant and offers a nice acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fresh strawberry associated with touches of dried strawberry, slight…

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Clos du Val – Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa Valley

Clos du Val – Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – Napa Valley

(82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 9% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc) The nose is fine, fruity, elegant, powerful and complex. It reveals notes of ripe fruit (blackberry, cassis) and slight notes of toasted oak associated with small earthy notes, slight notes of vanilla and a touch of mocha. The palate is fruity, elegant, fat, suave,…

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