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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Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino 2019, Reserve – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Vermentino 2019, Reserve – Virginia

The nose is fresh and offers gourmandize, a good definition of the fruit as well as a small crunchiness of the fruit. It reveals notes of lemon, fresh pink grapefruit and small notes of mesocarp associated with small touches of fresh/fleshy apple as well as hints of quenette/exotic fruits and a subtle hint of lemon…

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De Loach Vineyards – Chardonnay 2017, Heritage Reserve – California

De Loach Vineyards – Chardonnay 2017, Heritage Reserve – California

The nose is aromatic and offers a small concentration, freshness as well as a fine concentration and a very discreetly tight grain. It reveals notes of fresh pear, small crushed white plum, small notes of quince associated with touches of dry zests, small yellow berries/kumquat, very fine varietal hints, a subtle hint of fresh local…

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Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2016 – Virginia

Barboursville Vineyards – Octagon 2016 – Virginia

The nose is aromatic and offers a certain controlled power, a fine smoky side as well as a concentration/intensity. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, camphor, small notes of iris associated with touches of small fresh/ripe fruits as well as hints of graphite, small blue fruits, discreet hints of cardamom and pepper (in the background)….

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De Loach Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2016, Heritage Collection – California

De Loach Vineyards – Pinot Noir 2016, Heritage Collection – California

The nose is fruity and offers a small pulpiness as well as a fine richness. It reveals notes of creamy black plum, cornflower, crushed blackberry, small notes of vanilla pod associated with touches of raspberry, small crushed fruits, fine hints of hazelnut and a discreet hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity and offers minerality,…

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St Supéry – Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Estate Grown – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Estate Grown – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, racy, fresh and offers power as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe apple, ripe/fleshy peach, small notes of citrus (lemon, mandarine) associated with touches of apricot, flowers as well as hints of exotic fruits, discreet hints of lychee and a subtle varietal hint (bringing freshness). The palate…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – St. Helena, Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – St. Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, beautiful elegant and offers delicacy, a beautiful finesse of the grain, deepness, power (full of delicacy) and a small complexity. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, small ripe/fresh black fruits, small notes of ripe wild strawberry, griotte associated with small touches of small fleshy red fruits, violet plum, lily as…

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St Supéry – Virtú 2019 – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Virtú 2019 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh and offers precision as well as a small minerality. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy nectarine, apple, small notes of lemon associated with touches of small white fruits, quenette, a hint of racy minerality and a subtle hint of local grove. The palate is fresh, well-balanced, mineral and offers a beautiful acidulous…

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St Supéry – Moscato 2019 – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Moscato 2019 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize. It reveals notes of bright vine peach, crushed green apple, small notes of lemon flowers, elderflower associated with fine touches of quenette. The palate is gourmand, elegant and offers freshness, precision, a small tension and fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed/iced green apple, juicy/sugared…

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St Supéry – Dollarhide 2019, Sauvignon Blanc Estate Vineyard – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Dollarhide 2019, Sauvignon Blanc Estate Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small richness, a fine unctuous sensation, a fine grain as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of pear, fleshy apple, small notes of lychee associated with touches of quénette, exotic fruits as well as hints of white flowers, crushed white peach, lemon flowers and discreet…

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