Spring Mountain Vineyard – Miravalle – La Perla – Chevalier 1998 – Napa Valley

Spring Mountain Vineyard – Miravalle – La Perla – Chevalier 1998 – Napa Valley

(91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc) The nose reveals notes of dried red fruit and blackberry associated with slight notes of truffles and a hint of violet. The palate is fruity, soft, slightly silky and offers a nice minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry and black fruit associated with…

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Heitz Cellar – Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Napa Valley

Heitz Cellar – Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Napa Valley

The nose is fine. It reveals notes of black berries and raspberry associated with touches of truffle, dark chocolate, blackberry, a touch of vanilla, violets and spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, fat and quite gourmand / suave. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of raspberry and blackberry associated with touches of cassis, strawberry…

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Blackbird Vineyards – Paramour 2012 – Napa Valley

Blackbird Vineyards – Paramour 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose reveals notes of sour cherry, blackberry and cassis combined with notes of grey pepper, spices as well as touches of flowers and tea. The palate is fruity, powerful, balanced and harmonious. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry and cherry associated with fine notes of fig, cassis and a few…

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Darioush – Signature Merlot 2012 – Napa Valley

Darioush – Signature Merlot 2012 – Napa Valley

(90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc) The nose reveals notes of cherry, slight notes of blueberry and black fruits associated with a few notes of chocolate, fine notes of cassis cream as well as slight notes of vanilla, tea and wood. The palate is mineral, ample, complex, well structured and fruity. In the…

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Blackbird Vineyards – Arise 2012 – Napa Valley

Blackbird Vineyards – Arise 2012 – Napa Valley

(58% Merlot, 32% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon) The nose reveals notes of mocha and black berries (blackberry, cassis) combined with touches of truffle, black pepper, clove and wood. The palate is fruity, smooth, well structured and reveals a small minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry, blackberry and slight notes…

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Blackbird Vineyard – Contrarian 2012 – Napa Valley

Blackbird Vineyard – Contrarian 2012 – Napa Valley

(54% Cabernet Franc, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot) The nose is fine, fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of sour cherry and cassis combined with slight notes of blackberry, tea as well as touches of grey pepper and oak. The palate is fresh, mineral, harmonious and offers a quite silky / smooth matter. In the…

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Hunt & Harvest – Merlot 2013 – Napa Valley – Rutherford

Hunt & Harvest – Merlot 2013 – Napa Valley – Rutherford

The nose is fine and a bit powerful. It reveals notes of red fruit combined with notes of raspberries, blackberries and a delicate note of rose. The palate is fruity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, raspberry and plum associated with fine notes of flowers as well as touches of red cherry….

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Cornerstone – Stepping Stone – Chenin Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

Cornerstone – Stepping Stone – Chenin Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose reveals notes of apricot and white peach associated with slight notes of apple, touches of vegetal as well as touches of flowers and oak. The palate is fruity, mineral, smooth and offers a small acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of nectarine, lemon zest, crunchy white peach and notes of…

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Waterstone – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

Waterstone – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose reveals notes of almond and grape associated with fine notes of coconut, fruits as well as slight notes of acacia. The palate is fruity, fresh and balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of white peach and grape associated with slight notes of fresh apricot as well as touches of grapefruit, citrus…

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St Supéry – Dollarhide – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Dollarhide – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant. It reveals notes of black fruit (black cherry, blackberry, plum) and mocha combined with a touch of Sichuan pepper and a discreet note of espresso. The palate is fruity, mineral, well made, well structured and quite gourmand. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry cream, raspberry cream, blueberry and…

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