Stryker Estate – Tannat Estate 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Stryker Estate – Tannat Estate 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

The nose is gourmand and “charming”. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit, strawberry and blackcurrant associated with a few small notes of Zan, tobacco and licorice. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, suave and gourmand. In the mouth it expresses notes of blueberry cream, raspberry jam and cherry associated hints of blackberry and a…

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Stryker Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Stryker Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

The nose is fruity and gourmand. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, ripe red fruit and slight notes of blueberry, blackberry, tea, spices and a fine note of Sichuan pepper and cedar. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, suave, gourmand and offers a nice tension. In the mouth it expresses notes of strawberry and cherry…

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Stryker Estate – Petit Verdot 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Stryker Estate – Petit Verdot 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

The nose is elegant. It reveals notes of ripe fruit, blackberry, black currant and rose associated with a few floral notes, licorice as well as hints of spice and slight fine toasted oaky notes. The palate is fruity, fat, silky, smooth, deep and offers a nice tension and a good definition in the mouth. In…

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Inman Family – Pinot Noir – O.G.V. 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Pinot Noir – O.G.V. 2009 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A delicious nectar with aromas of red fruits (raspberry, red berries and cherry), cloves, rosehip, licorice and some slight animal notes… a slight woody aftertaste. A well balanced and quite well-built wine. 

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Inman Family – Pinot Noir – Thorn Ridge Ranch – 2008 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Pinot Noir – Thorn Ridge Ranch – 2008 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A wine that expresses aromas of black fruits (plum, cassis, ripe black cherry) associated with spices (fairly present), to red berries and tannins a pretty well done but in my opinion still a bit young. A well-balanced wine. 

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Inman Family – Pinot Noir – Olivet O.G.V. 2008 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Pinot Noir – Olivet O.G.V. 2008 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A wine with notes of raspberries, strawberries, figs, cherries and dried fruit. In the mouth it also expresses some spicy tannins combined with a little startling but pleasant enough for that matter. Good length.

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Inman Family – Chardonnay 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Chardonnay 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

(French oak barrel, aging with 70% of new oak, 12 months) An elegant wine, dry and mineral. In the mouth it develops aromas of citrus (especially lemon low acid), apricot, apple. All accompanied by a delicate oaky note.

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Inman Family – Pinot Gris 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Pinot Gris 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A nectar developing notes of pear, apple, white flowers and orange blossom combined with notes of honey. A mineral and well-balanced wine with soft palate.

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Inman Family – Rosé (Pinot Noir) 2010 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Inman Family – Rosé (Pinot Noir) 2010 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

A fresh wine, mineral, round mouth, expressing notes of strawberries, gooseberries, rhubarb, lemon and a little grapefruit. Wine is personally reminds me of childhood memories of sweet strawberry Tagada.

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Sunce Winery – Pinot Noir 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

Sunce Winery – Pinot Noir 2011 – Russian River Valley – Sonoma

As the previous wine it is being aged. It currently has floral notes (especially purple), blackberries, strawberries and cherries notes associated with a slight toasted oak.

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