Darioush – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Napa Valley

Darioush – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small power and elegance. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, strawberry and small notes of cornflower associated with small touches of small blue fruits as well as fine hints of vanilla, mild tobacco leaf and discreet hints of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Kronos Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Kronos Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine crunchiness, a fine power and elegance. It reveals notes of small berries, cherry and small notes de cassis, fresh cassis associated with fine touches of violet as well as fine hints of mild tobacco, nutmeg and a very discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity,…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fleshy/juicy fruit and a racy minerality. It reveals notes of ripe/juicy cassis, jicy blackberry and small notes of juicy small red berries associated with a hint of raspberry, violet, grey pepper as well as very discreet hints of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers juiciness,…

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Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, St Helena – Napa Valley

Corison – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, St Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a small power and elegance. It reveals notes of cassis, Boysen berry and small notes of raspberry associated with touches of cherry as well as hints of cornflower, spices and cardamom/tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, suavity and a certain finesse. In the…

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Corison, Helios – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

Corison, Helios – Cabernet Franc 2016 – Sunbasket Vineyard – St Helena, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis and crushed strawberry associated with fine touches of green pepper, cornflower as well as very fine hints of nutmeg/sweet spices and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, suavity and a small racy power. In…

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VGS Château Potelle – Syrah 2016 – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Syrah 2016 – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers deepness and power. It reveals notes of small berries, cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of nutmeg, subtle hints of juicy/ripe red fruits, flowers and discreet hints of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame and a good definition. In…

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VGS Château Potelle – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard – Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, racy and offers concentration, a fine grain, elegance and power. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and crushed wild strawberry associated with touches of small wild berries, Cuben pepper as well as fine hints of violet, nutmeg and tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, juicy, mineral and offers a…

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VGS Château Potelle – Potelle Two 2017 – Napa Valley

VGS Château Potelle – Potelle Two 2017 – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, spicy and offers a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, wild cassis and small notes of grey/green pepper associated with touches of small wild berries, nutmeg and spices. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, juiciness as well as precision and tension. In the mouth…

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ZD Wines – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

ZD Wines – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Napa Valley

The nose offers a fine gourmandize. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis, vanilla associated with touches of strawberry as well as fine hints of violet, toasted and discreet hints of crushed small bleu fruits as well as very discreet hints of cardamom and a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and…

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ZD – Pinot Noir 2018, 50th Anniversary – Carneros, Napa Valley

ZD – Pinot Noir 2018, 50th Anniversary – Carneros, Napa Valley

The nose is fruity and offers small intensity/concentration. It reveals notes of cassis, cassis and small notes of fleshy plum associated with fine touches of violet as well as a hint of strawberry, fresh cherry and nutmeg/tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, mineral and offers freshness, tension and juiciness as well as a good definition….

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