Overture – Napa Valley

Overture – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant, harmonious and offers power, delicacy as well as a beautiful finesse of the grain and a small melodious side. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, fleshy plum, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of juicy cassis, small pulpy fruits, cornflower, zan as well as fine hints of…

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St Supéry – Dollarhide 2015, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Dollarhide 2015, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Vineyard – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant, beautifully racy and offers power (full of control), deepness, a beautiful maturity as well as freshness and concentration (full of control). It reveals notes of pulpy wild cassis, small ripe black berries, small notes of crushed strawberry, griotte associated with touches of Sichuan pepper, mushroom, ripe black pepper as well…

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Opus One 2017 – Napa Valley

Opus One 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers delicacy, deepness, complexity as well as a beautiful freshness. It reveals notes of pulpy Boysen berry, juicy/fresh violet plum, small notes of juicy/fresh raspberry associated with touches of violet, strawberry, lily, small ripe fruits as well as fine hints of juicy/fresh blueberry, touches of sweet spices, cuben pepper…

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Robert Mondavi – The Reserve 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – The Reserve 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, racy and offers a beautiful power (full of control), a fine/finely tight grain, intensity as well as complexity and energy. It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, wild raspberry, small notes of small berries associated with touches of grey pepper, racy minerality, spices as well as hints of oak/dry liege/dry local…

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Corison – Kronos Vineyard 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – St. Héléna, Napa Valley

Corison – Kronos Vineyard 2017, Cabernet Sauvignon – St. Héléna, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, elegant and offers concentration (full of justness/control), power (full of finesse), a beautiful deepness as well as delicacy of grain, an aerial side and harmony. It reveals notes of violet, iris, pulpy strawberry, small notes of juicy blueberry associated with touches of pulpy cherry, crushed cassis, rose as well as hints…

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St Supéry – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

St Supéry – Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, fresh, precise and offers a small flowery side, an aerial side as well as a certain delicacy. It reveals notes of juicy/fresh blackberry, violet, fresh lily, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of crushed raspberry associated with touches of crushed raspberry, pink laurel, sweet spices, dry local grove (sense…

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Figgins, Estate red – 2017 Walla Walla Valley

Figgins, Estate red – 2017 Walla Walla Valley

10th release of this wine from the iconic Walla Walla Valley. Dark and ripe to the core, with intense jammy dark fruits, anise, licorice, and earthy aromas. It’s a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Petit Verdot that is full-bodied and highly structured, but also nicely balanced out by acidity.

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Cayuse, En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah – 2017 Walla Walla Valley

Cayuse, En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah – 2017 Walla Walla Valley

This vineyard planted in 2000 was a great addition to the estate. It’s an enticing Syrah expression with aromas of brisket, smoked meat, black olives, and cooked, overripe blackberries. The concentration is heavy but lifted by a nice minerality and a fresh & detailed structure.

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Saviah, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 2016 Walla Walla Valley

Saviah, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 2016 Walla Walla Valley

This silky, supple expression of Cabernet Sauvignon comes from six, specially selected Barrels, and only 142 cases are produced. Coffee, tobacco, and cherries are predominant but also joined by hints of currant, chocolate, oak, anise, and ripe blackberries. The main aromas are the one that lingers the most, in this fresh, subtly pleasing wine.

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Underground Wine Project, Idle Hands – 2015 Red Mountain

Underground Wine Project,  Idle Hands – 2015 Red Mountain

A joint project between winemakers Trey Busch and Mark McNeilly, this wine is a red blend, but actually, Syrah makes up 90% of it with just a hint of Cabernet Sauvignon. It’s a very lush wine, with vigorous and zestful fruit aromas as well as smoky tones and a classic peppery finish. The palate is…

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