Provenance – Fortitude 2015, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

Provenance – Fortitude 2015, Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers richness and deepness. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, cassis and small notes of blue fruits associated with touches of strawberry, cornflower as well as fine hints of iris, chocolate, nutmeg as well as hints of iris and an imperceptible hint of bourbon vanilla. The mouth is fruity,…

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Provenance – Sleeping Lady Vineyard 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Yountville, Napa Valley

Provenance – Sleeping Lady Vineyard 2016, Cabernet Sauvignon – Yountville, Napa Valley

The nose offers freshness, a small power as well as a fine richness and deepness. It reveals notes of cassis, ripe strawberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of blackberry, ripe cherry as well as hints of cornflower, cardamom, mild tobacco leaves and an imperceptible hint of Cuben pepper. The mouth is…

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Provenance – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Howell Mountain – Napa Valley

Provenance – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Howell Mountain – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a small richness and a fine deepness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, very ripe Boysen berry, small notes of plum associated with small touches of cornflower, liquorice stick as well as fine hints of lily/cornflower, caramelization and tonka bean. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers juicy/finely…

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VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2016, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2016, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

The nose is beautifully concentrated and offers finesse, power and a fine deepness. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, black cherry and small wild berries associated with fine touches of strawberry, varietal as well as very discreet hints of grey pepper, nutmeg and spices. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful finesse…

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VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2017, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – Zinfandel 2017, Atlas Vista Vineyard – Moon Mountain, Sonoma

The nose is powerful, fruity and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe Boysen berry, raspberry and small notes of crushed cassis associated with fine touches of ripe cherry, hints of violet, rose and nutmeg. The mouth is gourmand and offers a fine richness, a beautiful definition and suavity. In the mouth this…

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VGS Château Potelle – CSC 2016, Collection Terroir – Fountain Grove District, Sonoma

VGS Château Potelle – CSC 2016, Collection Terroir – Fountain Grove District, Sonoma

The nose offers concentration, deepness and power. It reveals notes of fresh Boysen berry, fresh wild cassis and small notes of violet associated with a touch of iris as well as fine hints of nutmeg, Bigarreau cherry and spices. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy frame, a good definition, tension and precision….

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Darioush – Pinot Noir 2017 – Russian River, Sonoma

Darioush – Pinot Noir 2017 – Russian River, Sonoma

The nose is fruity, frank and offers power and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of small berries, black plum and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of raspberry as well as fine hints of Cuben pepper and discreet hints of spices and racy minerality/flint. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a…

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Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

Joseph Phelps – Pinot Noir 2016, Pastorale Vineyard – Sonoma Coast

The nose is elegant and offers freshness, a beautiful finesse of the grain and intensity. It reveals notes of juicy Boysen berry, juicy/ripe Quetsche plum and small notes of cassis associated with fine touches of wild raspberry, cherry as well as hints of rose, cornflower and very fine hints of Cuben pepper. The mouth is…

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MerSoleil – Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 – Santa Lucia Highlands

MerSoleil – Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 – Santa Lucia Highlands

The nose is fresh and offers a fine intensity and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and small notes of cassis leaf associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as fine hints of liquorice and discreet hints of graphite. The mouth is fruity, juicy, fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely…

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Caymus-Suisun – Grand Durif 2017 – Suisun Valley, California

Caymus-Suisun – Grand Durif 2017 – Suisun Valley, California

The nose is fruity and offers a fine freshness and a fine intensity. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, blueberry and Bigarreau cherry associated with fine touches of small ripe red berries associated with fine hints of liquorice stick, tobacco leaf and Cuben pepper. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame…

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