La Vérité – La Muse 2018 – Sonoma

La Vérité – La Muse 2018 – Sonoma

The nose is very complex and offers depth, a nice elegant grain, finesse in its infusion side and a nice delicacy. There are notes of boysenberry, ripe wild blackcurrant, violet and slightly ripe wild red berries (with a discreet hint of over-ripeness) combined with hints of herbs, a subtle hint of bergamot and a very…

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Medlock Ames – Fifty Tons 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

Medlock Ames – Fifty Tons 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

The nose is fruity, fresh, racy and offers a certain intensity, power as well as a fine sensation of tension. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, fresh strawberry, small notes of fresh/ripe redcurrant associated with touches of griotte, small bright blue berries as well as hints of zan, tobacco, a hint of black pepper and…

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V. Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Single Vineyard – Sonoma County

V. Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Single Vineyard – Sonoma County

The nose is fruity, fresh, beautifully racy and offers a controlled/on hold power, deepness (full of delicacy), harmony. It reveals notes of pulpy strawberry, pulpy/juicy cherry, small notes of violet associated with small touches of fresh cassis as well as small hints of cranberry, fresh flowers, delicate hints of Badiane, fresh vegetation and very discreet…

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V. Vineyards – Audace 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon Ruby Vineyard – Sonoma County

V. Vineyards – Audace 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon Ruby Vineyard – Sonoma County

(Single vineyard from Mayacamas Mountains) The nose is aromatic and offers elegance, a flowery side and an aerial character. It reveals notes of violet, blackberry, small notes of small local wild flowers associated with small touches of crushed raspberry, ripe strawberry as well as hints of spices, a subtle hint of nutmeg, a discreet hint…

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Medlock Ames – Newcomb 2019, Sauvignon Blanc – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

Medlock Ames – Newcomb 2019, Sauvignon Blanc – Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers gourmandize as well as a small fleshiness. It reveals notes of fleshy brugnon, juicy/pulpy pear, small notes of fleshy apple associated with touches of lychee as well as fine hints of apple flowers, a discreet hint of minerality and acacia. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, elegant and…

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VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2016, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2016, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

The nose is beautifully concentrated and offers finesse, power and a fine deepness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, black cherry and small wild berries associated with fine touches of strawberry, varietal as well as very discreet hints of grey pepper, nutmeg and spices. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful finesse…

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VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2017, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2017, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

The nose is powerful, fruity and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe Boysen berry, raspberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with fine touches of ripe cherry, hints of violet, rose and nutmeg. The mouth is gourmand and offers a fine richness, a beautiful definition and suavity. In the mouth this…

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VGS Château Potelle – CSC 2016, Collection Terroir – Fountain Grove District, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – CSC 2016, Collection Terroir – Fountain Grove District, Sonoma

The nose offers concentration, deepness and power. It reveals notes of fresh Boysen berry, fresh wild cassis and small notes of violet associated with a touch of iris as well as fine hints of nutmeg, Bigarreau cherry and spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition, tension and precision….

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Darioush – Pinot Noir 2017 – Russian River, Sonoma

Darioush – Pinot Noir 2017 – Russian River, Sonoma

The nose is fruity, frank and offers power and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of small berries, black plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of raspberry as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and discreet hints of spices and racy minerality/flint. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

The nose is elegant and offers freshness, a beautiful finesse of the grain and intensity. It reveals notes of juicy Boysen berry, juicy/ripe Quetsche plum and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of wild raspberry, cherry as well as hints of rose, cornflower and very fine hints of Cuben pepper. The mouth is…

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