Turnbull – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Oakville, Napa Valley

Turnbull – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose offers freshness, a fine concentration and a small power. It reveals notes of very ripe cassis, violet and small notes of very ripe blackberry associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as hints of timut pepper and very fine hints of green cardamom. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely…

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Turnbull – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Oakville, Napa Valley

Turnbull – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a racy minerality. It reveals notes of fresh cassis and small notes of wild fresh blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of strawberry and crushed/ripe redcurrant. The mouth is fruity, juicy, gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine grain as well…

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Robert Mondavi – HWC 2012 – Oakville, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – HWC 2012 – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is elegant and offers a small power, a beautiful finesse, intensity as well as a small deepness. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis, fleshy strawberry and small notes of small blue fruits associated with fine touches of tobacco, vanilla and discreet hints of caramelization (in the background). The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and…

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Robert Mondavi – To Kalon 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – To Kalon 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, fruity and offers complexity, a fine grain and complexity. It reveals notes of wild cassis, wild cassis and small notes of Cuben pepper associated with touches of arbutus, crushed strawberry as well as hints of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, gourmandize…

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Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Spotlight Collection – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Spotlight Collection – Stags Leap District, Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, fine and offers a fine freshness and a racy minerality. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe wild strawberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of ripe/fresh blueberry, cornflower as well as discreet hints of Cuben pepper and sweet spices/clove. The mouth is fruity, elegant and offers juiciness,…

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

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

The nose is powerful, fruity and offers a small intensity and a fine grain. It reveals notes wild fresh cassis, wild raspberry and small notes of wild blackberry associated with fine touches of small wild berries as well as fine hints of violet/iris as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and a very discreet…

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Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, The Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, The Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a small intensity. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, violet and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of wild raspberry, small wild red berries as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and vanilla/mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, gourmand and offers a fine creaminess. In the…

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Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, The Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, The Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, elegant and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, strawberry and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of violet, Sichuan pepper as well as discreet hints of sweet spices, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, juicy, elegant and offers…

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Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Reserve, To Kalon Vineyard – Oakville, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, well-balanced and offers power. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, fleshy/ripe Boysen berry and small notes of rope raspberry associated with small touches of violet as well as fine hints of nutmeg and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers an acidulous/juicy frame, gourmandize as well as a fine…

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Robert Mondavi – Pinot Noir 2015, Reserve – Carneros, Napa Valley

Robert Mondavi – Pinot Noir 2015, Reserve – Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity, racy and offers a small intensity. It reveals notes of fresh/crunchy red cherry, fresh/crunchy raspberry and small notes of fresh/crunchy blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, suavity, gourmandize…

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