Newton – The Puzzle 2018 – Napa Valley

Newton – The Puzzle 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers complexity, intensity (full of finesse), power (full of elegance) as well as deepness (full of elegance). It reveals notes of bright wild blackberry, small wild black fruits and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of wild blueberry, small blue fruits, cornflower as well as hints of liquorice stick,…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Stagecoach Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is beautifully built, racy and offers a beautiful ripe fruit, a certain richness as well as intensity, a small concentration and deepness. It reveals notes of bright blackberry, blueberry, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of cornflower, cardamom, toasted hazelnut as well as discreet hints of caramelization, bourbon vanilla pod and…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, full of elegance, marked by the terroir (hot soil) and offers complexity, precision, finesse of the grain as well as a small freshness, a beautiful racy grain, an aerial character, concentration (full of elegance) and a small spicy side. It reveals notes of crushed wild blackberry, small fleshy fruits, small notes…

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The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

The Debate – Cabernet Franc 2018, Sleeping Lady Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant and offers power (full of delicacy), finesse of the grain, a beautiful finesse in its intensity as well as a multilayer side. It reveals notes of cornflower, small fleshy/ripe blue berries, small notes of bourbon vanilla associated with fine touches of violet, small fresh flowers as well as hints of crushed…

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AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

AXR – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers a flowery character as well as a certain controlled power. It reveals notes of raspberry, violet, small notes of fresh lily associated with touches of small red berries as well as fine hints of cassis, a discreet hint of kirsh cherry, eucalyptus, spices and a subtle hint of…

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Hill Family Estate 2018 – Napa Valley

Hill Family Estate 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is spicy, aromatic and offers a small certain power, a fine intensity as well as a fine/discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small wild fruits, small notes of spices associated with small touches of red fruits, incense as well as discreet hints of nutmeg, grey pepper and a hint of…

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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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Sunshine Valley Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

Sunshine Valley Vineyards – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers power (full of freshness) as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild strawberry, small notes of mocha associated with touches of cherry blossom, small wild red berries as well as fine hints of violet, lilac, spices, discreet hints of cuben pepper and an…

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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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Pope Valley Winery – Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Napa Valley

Pope Valley Winery – Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Napa Valley

The nose is mineral and offers a certain gourmandize. It reveals notes of ripe white grapefruit, ripe mandarine, small notes of juicy/fresh peach associated with small touches of small pulpy fruits and a discreet hint of fresh almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a good balance, a juicy/acidulous frame as well as…

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