Delectus – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Sonoma

Delectus – Sauvignon Blanc 2014 – Sonoma

The nose is fruity. It reveals fine notes of yellow fruits and candied lemon combined with sight notes of flowers and oak. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers fat, roundness as well as a nice freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy peach and exotic fruits associated with…

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Corazon – Gewurztraminer 2014 – Anderson Valley

Corazon – Gewurztraminer 2014 – Anderson Valley

The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandise, minerality as well as depthness. It reveals notes of lemon paste, exotic fruits and slight / discreet touches of zest of ripe mandarin, ripe lemon associated with hints of flowers, quenette and minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, beautifully built and offers a nice definition, a bright side,…

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Migration – Chardonnay 2015 Charles Heintz Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Migration – Chardonnay 2015  Charles Heintz Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers richness. It reveals notes of yellow fruits and touches of lemon paste combined with subtle touches of quince and crushed pear. The palate is fruity and offers gourmandise, a slight juiciness, a slight minerality, fat, a slight unctuosity as well as a slight suavity. On the palate this…

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Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2013 Freestone Vineyards – Sonoma Coast

Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2013 Freestone Vineyards – Sonoma Coast

The nose is fruity, relatively gourmand and offers juiciness. It reveals notes of fleshy cherries, of Quetsche plum and a touch of sour cherry associated with a discreet hint of fig. The palate is fruity, suave, gourmand, a bit silky and offers fat, a good structure and juiciness. On the palate this wine expresses notes…

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B Cellars – Chardonnay 2013 – Dutton Ranch – Sonoma – Russian River Valley

B Cellars – Chardonnay 2013 – Dutton Ranch – Sonoma – Russian River Valley

The nose is fruity, relatively fat and offers freshness. It reveals notes of ripe white fruit (nectarine …) and a touch of kumquat associated with a hint of orange as well as a touch of lemon zest, flowers and orange paste. The palate is fruity, fluid, well-balanced and offers fat and suavity. On the palate…

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Corazon – Gewurztraminer 2013 – Anderson Valley

Corazon – Gewurztraminer 2013 – Anderson Valley

The nose is fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of flowers (white flowers, violet, a hint of rose) and citrus notes (tangerine, lemon) associated with touches of exotic fruit. The palate is fruity, finely gourmand, a bit aerial and offers a nice freshness, minerality, an acid frame, fat as well as a good matter. On…

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Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs 2011 – Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma

Ridge Vineyards – Lytton Springs 2011 – Dry Creek Valley – Sonoma

(82% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 2% Carignan) The nose reveals notes of blueberry, raspberry and slight notes of black berries associated with slight woody notes as well as small notes of spice and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, balanced, suave and offers a fresh frame and a certain concentration. In the mouth this wine…

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Field Stone Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Staten Family Reserve – Alexander Valley – Sonoma County

Field Stone Winery – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Staten Family Reserve – Alexander Valley – Sonoma County

The nose is fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberries, cassis and flowers associated with a slight hint of liquor. The palate is fruity, mineral, balanced and offers some freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, black cherry, plum and cassis combined with a few slight notes of green bell pepper….

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Field Stone Winery – Petite Syrah 2012 – Staten Family Reserve – Alexander Valley – Sonoma County

Field Stone Winery – Petite Syrah 2012 – Staten Family Reserve – Alexander Valley – Sonoma County

The nose is fruity and concentrated. It reveals notes of raspberry cream, raspberry liqueur, red currant and cherry associated with a few slight notes of blueberry and oak in the background. The palate is fruity, mineral (quite present), suave and offers a fresh frame and a small salinity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes…

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DaVero – 2013 Dolcetto – Herrick Family Vineyard – Russian River – Sonoma County

DaVero – 2013 Dolcetto – Herrick Family Vineyard – Russian River – Sonoma County

The nose is fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of blackberry and plum associated with a few slight notes of Quetsche plum, cassis (in the background) as well as small touches of licorice, spices and a slight note of oak. The palate is fruity, juicy, balanced, structured, rich and offers a fine minerality (rock)….

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