Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2011

Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2011

A powerful nose reminiscent of ripe fruit and spices (mocha and cocoa). A little cool, the fond and balance in the mouth. It expresses notes of ripe black fruit (blackcurrant, plum, fig, ripe), strawberry and cocoa. The tannins are fine and quite melted.

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Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2010

Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2010

The nose shows ripe fruit notes of cherry and cooked see associated with hints of spice and mocha. The mouth expresses notes of dark fruit (cassis, cherries in particular) accompanied by woody and slightly roasting. Good structure and balance. The tannins are fine and well done. The finish is fruity, powerful and slightly tannic. (Hint:…

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Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2008

Château des Arnauds – Bordeaux 2008

The nose shows notes of dominant black fruit (cassis) accompanied by background notes of red fruit (including cherries). Presence of a small freshness in the mouth. It expresses notes of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry) associated with hints of black cherry and cassis. Presence also hints of roasted coffee and oak. A beautiful ripe fruit and…

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Perles d’Amour – Rosé Brut – Méthode traditionnelle – Crémant de Bordeaux

Perles d’Amour – Rosé Brut – Méthode traditionnelle – Crémant de Bordeaux

A lively and fruity nose. It shows aromas of currant, cherry and rose. The palate is balanced, tasty, smooth and has a nice little sweetness. It expresses notes of red fruit (currant, cherry, raspberry) accompanied by more typical Cabernet aromas. Long finish.

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Caprice d’Anaïs – Bordeaux Rosé 2012

Caprice d’Anaïs – Bordeaux Rosé 2012

The nose is fruity (red fruits). The palate is well balanced, round and expresses notes of red fruit (strawberry, raspberry and hint of cherry). The raspberry is particularly strong on the palate. Presence of a small pleasant acidity throughout the tasting. A wine that offers a little sweet fruity side.

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Caprice d’Anais – Bordeaux Rosé 2013

Caprice d’Anais – Bordeaux Rosé 2013

The nose exhibits aromas of red fruit (currant, raspberry) associated with floral notes. Fat on the palate, with notes of cherry, sweet, red fruit (currant, cherry, raspberry) associated with slightly vegetal notes from Cabernet. Fruity and good length.

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San Marcos Creek vineyard – Late Harvest Zinfandel 2010 – Paso Robles

San Marcos Creek vineyard – Late Harvest Zinfandel 2010 – Paso Robles

At first I was surprised to discover a sweet red wine … Bordeaux wine that is not used to drinking. A pleasant wine, sweet enough. It develops aromas of chocolate, candied fruits (plums, figs), accompanied by a discreet touch of vanilla and raspberry

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Stryker – Zinfandel 2009 – Estate East Block – Sonoma County

Stryker – Zinfandel 2009 – Estate East Block – Sonoma County

A rich wine with ripe fruit aromas including black fruit (cassis, black berries) associated with raspberry and strawberry. In the mouth it also reveals spicy / peppery. The volcanic soil characterizes this wine also.

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Southwind Vineyard & Winery – Cheval Fort 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

Southwind Vineyard & Winery – Cheval Fort 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

A wine in the Porto style wine. It expresses notes black fruits, cherries, currants, jammy strawberries and plums. Also a slight hint of bitter chocolate. A round and fleshy. The finish is long and persistent with notes of black fruits.

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Southwind Vineyard & Winery – Malbec 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

Southwind Vineyard & Winery – Malbec 2012 – Outer Coastal Plain

A nectar speaking notes quite ripe black fruit (plum, black cherry …), blackcurrant (fairly strong) and some woody aromas. Good structure on the palate. A powerful and ample wine. 

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