Waterstone – Chardonnay 2013 – Carneros

Waterstone – Chardonnay 2013 – Carneros

The nose is fine. It reveals notes of nectarine and white fruits associated with slight notes of green almond, yellow fruit as well as a small woody notes and citrus. The palate is fruity, fresh, harmonious and well defined. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of yellow fruit, pear and peach combined with slight…

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Waterstone – Pinot Noir 2012 – Carneros

Waterstone – Pinot Noir 2012 – Carneros

The nose reveals notes of cherry, raspberry and plum associated with slight notes of spices (in the background) and flowers. The palate is fruity, fresh and quite fleshy. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of dried strawberry and raspberry combined with touches of cherry, plum as well as notes of spices, almond and mocha….

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Opus One 2012 – Napa Valley

Opus One 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is fine, elegant, beautifully fruity and harmonious. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit, blackberry and slight notes of violet associated with fine notes of cassis, graphite, leather and oak. The palate is powerful, mineral, suave, ample, beautifully harmonious, elegant, fat and offers a nice velvety matter. Good structure. In the mouth this…

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Toquade Winery – Sauvignon blanc 2012 – Napa Valley

Toquade Winery – Sauvignon blanc 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, relatively rich and gourmand. It reveals notes of ripe citrus (grapefruit, lemon, tangerine) associated with a few notes of white flowers and a hint of acacia flowers. The palate is fresh, balanced, fruity, concentrated, relatively rich and elegant. A nice small acid frame leads the tasting. In the mouth it expresses…

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Dalla Valle Vineyards – Maya 2011 – Napa Valley

Dalla Valle Vineyards – Maya 2011 – Napa Valley

The nose reveals notes of violet, black fruit, undergrowth and slight notes of raspberry associated with a touch of truffle and liquorice. The palate is fruity, full, powerful, round, ample and mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of red fruits and blackberry cream associated with small notes of chocolate, sweet spices and small touches…

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OVID Vineyards 2011 – Napa Valley

OVID Vineyards 2011 – Napa Valley

(81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot) The nose is concentrated, fruity and elegant. It reveals notes of blackcurrant, flowers, plum and slight notes of prune, blackberry associated with a few notes of strawberry as well as woody notes and spicy notes. The palate is fruity, fluid, racy, mineral, nicely…

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Alpha Omega – Era 2012 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Era 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful and fruity. It reveals notes of black fruit combined with a few notes of flowers, red fruit, cedar wood and spices (especially pepper). The palate is fresh, fluid, mineral, concentrated, powerful, gourmand and suave. In the mouth it expresses notes of fresh red fruits (especially cherry), black cherry, plum, cassis and…

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St Supéry Dollarhide – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

St Supéry Dollarhide – Sauvignon Blanc 2013 – Napa Valley

The nose is a relatively aerial and concentrated. It reveals notes of citrus, ripe peach and slight notes of passion fruit and lychee, combined with a touch of white nougat and oak. The mouth is delicate, fruity, fleshy, gourmand, round and fat. It expresses notes of citrus (especially grapefruit), nectarine associated with small notes of…

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Staglin Family Vineyard Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Napa Valley

Staglin Family Vineyard Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Napa Valley

The nose is powerful and intense. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, flowers and coffee associated with a touch of tobacco. The palate is fresh, juicy, mineral, with a nice intensity. In the mouth it expresses notes of blackberries, strawberries and cherries combined with a touch of oak and sweet spices and a touch of…

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Staglin Family Vineyard Estate – Chardonnay 2012 – Napa Valley

Staglin Family Vineyard Estate – Chardonnay 2012 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh and fruity. It reveals slight notes of ripe fruits combined with hints of apple, peach, citrus (lemon, clementine) and a slight hint of roasted pineapple, caramel, flowers and a touch of sweet spices. The palate is fresh, fruity, relatively rich and offers a creamy/fleshy texture. It expresses notes of fleshy fruit…

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