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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Rodney Strong – Symmetry – Meritage 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Rodney Strong – Symmetry – Meritage 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

(79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 6% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc) The nose is fruity, quite flowery and offers a certain elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry and blueberry associated with touches of cassis as well as small notes of raspberry candy, spice, oak and touches of Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral and smooth/dense….

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Rodney Strong – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Rodney Strong – Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2012 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

The nose is fruity, fresh, quite elegant and quite powerful. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and plum associated with a few spicy notes. The palate is fruity, mineral, relatively fresh, fat and offers a nice and slightly creamy matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry and slight notes of raspberry (in…

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Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

The nose reveals notes of black fruits and flowers combined with notes of gray pepper, blackberries as well as slight woody notes. The palate is fruity, mineral (fairly marked) and offers a small acidity on the finish. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cherry and slight notes of cassis associated with touches…

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Rodney Strong – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Sonoma County

Rodney Strong – Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 – Sonoma County

The nose is fruity and racy. It reveals notes of black fruit associated with small notes of violet, licorice as well as slight notes of raspberry. The palate is fruity and mineral. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry and slight notes of raspberry associated with a few notes of blueberry/cornflower (in the…

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Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards – Zinfandel 2012 – Knotty Vines – Northern Sonoma – Sonoma County

Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards – Zinfandel 2012 – Knotty Vines – Northern Sonoma – Sonoma County

The nose reveals notes of plum, cassis and slight notes of fig associated with slight notes of mentholed liquorice. The palate is fruity, mineral and offers a certain density and a certain creaminess. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of plum, blackberry and chocolate combined with touches of licorice as well as a few…

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Rodney Strong – Merlot 2012 – Sonoma County

Rodney Strong – Merlot 2012 – Sonoma County

The nose is quite powerful. It reveals notes of blackberry, plum and violet. The palate is balanced, round, mineral and offers a slight creaminess. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry and notes of cassis associated with a few slight notes of strawberry (in the background) as well as discreet spicy notes in…

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