Galerie, Naissance – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

Galerie, Naissance –  Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, very discreetly tight and offers a fine grain. It reveals notes of fresh/ripe lemon, zests, small notes of kumquat associated with fine touches of juicy pink lychee associated with discreet hints of racy minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, tension, precision as well as a…

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Turnbull – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Oakville, Napa Valley

Turnbull – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh. It reveals notes of fresh lemon, fresh green apple and small notes of fresh mesocarp associated with a discreet hint of crunchy peach. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/slightly acidulous frame as well as a fine minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy lemon, fleshy/juicy…

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Staglin Family Vineyard – Estate Chardonnay 2017 – Rutherford, Napa Valley

Staglin Family Vineyard – Estate Chardonnay 2017 – Rutherford, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, gourmandize and a small richness. It reveals notes of juicy/Fresh Mirabelle plum, juicy/Fresh quince, small notes of pear associated with small touches of small crushed yellow fruits as well as small hints of butter, toasted and a subtle hint of flowers. The palate is fresh,…

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Duckhorn Vineyard – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

Duckhorn Vineyard – Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of zests, green apple and small notes of exotic fruits (quenette, passion fruit) associated with fine hints of fresh lychee and an imperceptible hint of flint. The mouth is fruity and offers fat, gourmandize and a very fine minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of lychee,…

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AXR – Ganzin Chardonnay 2017 – Napa Valley

AXR – Ganzin Chardonnay 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fresh quince, fresh/ripe kumquat and small notes of yellow plum associated with fine hints of zests and very fine hints of spices. The mouth is fruity, elegant, fresh, fine, racy and offers a beautiful definition, finesse of the grain as well…

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Alpha Omega – Chardonnay Reserve 2017 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Chardonnay Reserve 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers gourmandize and a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of yellow plum, fleshy/ripe Reine Claude plum, quince and small notes of lemon associated with fine touches of lemon flower and a discreet hint of mandarine flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandize as…

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Alpha Omega – Chardonnay 2017 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – Chardonnay 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers intensity as well as a fine grain. It reveals notes of fresh quince, fresh citrus and small notes of fresh zests associated with fine touches of flint as well as fine hints of butter. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a beautiful definition as well as…

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Alpha Omega – 1155 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

Alpha Omega – 1155 Sauvignon Blanc 2018 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and well-built. It reveals notes of fresh/ripe lemon, zests and small notes of fresh apple associated with fine touches of kumquat and a discreet hint of grapefruit. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers a juicy/acidulous frame as well as a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses…

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Clos Du Val – Estate Chardonnay 2017, Gran Val Vineyard – Carneros, Napa Valley

Clos Du Val – Estate Chardonnay 2017, Gran Val Vineyard – Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of lemon, fleshy/juicy pear and small notes of juicy peach associated with fine touches of mandarine blossom and a discreet hint of fresh grapefruit. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers fat, suavity, a slight acidulous frame as well as tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes…

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Robert Mondavi – Fumé Blanc 2015, Reserve – To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Fumé Blanc 2015, Reserve – To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small crunchiness and a beautiful freshness. It reveals notes of juicy/fresh apple, juicy pear and small notes of juicy lemon associated with fine touches of white flowers and a discreet hint of fresh kumquat. The mouth is fruity, fresh and offers minerality, a small fat as well…

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