The Four Graces – Pinot Gris 2014 – Willamette Valley

The Four Graces – Pinot Gris 2014 – Willamette Valley

The nose is fruity and quite fine. It reveals notes of nectarine associated with touches of yellow fruit, lemon and a hint of pineapple. The palate is fruity, mineral, elegant, fat, gourmand, suave, quite precise and offers tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of nectarine, melon, tangerine and zest associated with touches of…

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Marchesi Vineyards – Achille – Barbera 2013 – Columbia Valley

Marchesi Vineyards – Achille – Barbera 2013 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of cherry, blackberry, redcurrant and ripe fruits associated with a touch of tea, rose pistil as well as slight notes of black berries and spices. The palate is fruity, mineral, harmonious, elegant, beautifully made, relatively gourmand and offers juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry, fig and blackberry…

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Marchesi Vineyards – Esta 2013 – Dry Red Wine – Washington

Marchesi Vineyards – Esta 2013 – Dry Red Wine – Washington

The nose is aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of flowers, rose and candy associated with a touch of blackberry and violet. The palate is fruity, charming, gourmand and well-balanced. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry candy and black cherry associated with touches of blueberry, licorice as well as a fine note…

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Marchesi Vineyards – Natal – Dolcetto 2013 – Columbia Valley

Marchesi Vineyards – Natal – Dolcetto 2013 – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of cherry and ripe fruit (good maturity) associated with a touch of scrubland, redcurrant and rose petal. The palate is fruity, dense, fat, juicy and offers a beautiful matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy strawberry, cherry and blackberry associated with a few slight notes of cassis (in…

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Marchesi Winery – Emma – Sangiovese 2013 – Columbia Valley – Washington

Marchesi Winery – Emma – Sangiovese 2013 – Columbia Valley – Washington

The nose reveals notes of violet, cornflower and blackberry associated with a touch of sour cherry as well as a a few slight notes of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, elegant, mineral, dense, suave and offers a good expression. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, raspberry and black cherry…

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Marchesi Winery – Valentino 2014 – Primitivo – Washington

Marchesi Winery – Valentino 2014 – Primitivo – Washington

The nose is fine. It reveals notes of spice, ripe fruit and cherry combined with a touch of blueberry and a touch of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, silky, relatively gourmand and offers a beautiful density, a good expression and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses beautiful notes of blueberry, fig and…

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Marchesi Winery – Solimano 2013 – Columbia Valley

Marchesi Winery – Solimano 2013 – Columbia Valley

The nose is fine, aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of black fruit associated with touches of pepper, spice and a discreet note thyme. The palate is fruity, beautifully harmonious, well-balanced and offers a certain minerality and a good matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy strawberry, blackberry and a few notes…

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Cathedral Ridge – Zinfandel 2012 Reserve – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Zinfandel 2012 Reserve – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of blackberry, plum and violet associated with slight notes of cherry and a touch of spice. The palate is fruity, creamy, silky, mineral, gourmand and fine. On the palate this wine expresses notes of plum, black cherry and blackberry cream combined with slight strawberry cream notes, chocolate as well as a…

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Cathedral Ridge – Petit Verdot 2013 – Echo Vineyard – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Petit Verdot 2013 – Echo Vineyard – Columbia Valley

The nose reveals notes of blackberry and slight notes of black berries associated with a touch of peppermint and a slight note of flowers. The palate is fruity, mineral, sleek, fat and offers a good density. On the palate this wine expresses notes of raspberry, blackberry and a few notes of chocolate associated with a…

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Cathedral Ridge – Barbera 2013 Reserve – Bolton Vineyard – Columbia Valley

Cathedral Ridge – Barbera 2013 Reserve – Bolton Vineyard – Columbia Valley

The nose is a bit powerful. It reveals notes of black fruit and black berries combined with a touch of tea and wood. The palate is fruity, gourmand, powerful and offers a certain elegance. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blueberry cream, fig and blackberry associated with a touch of cherry as well…

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