Francis Ford Coppola, Director’s cut Zinfandel 2015 – Dry creek valley

Francis Ford Coppola, Director’s cut Zinfandel 2015 – Dry creek valley

This wine as the deepest of color and the deepest of bouquet. The intense aromas include overripe blackberries and wild berries as well as licorice and a sweet touch of brown sugar. The palate is succulent and supple with a soft touch in terms of texture. The very limited sweetness level is quite apparent and…

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Fly By 2017 California – Lake County

Fly By 2017 California – Lake County

This zinfandel is quite bright in color with purple hue. Its aromas are mostly small juicy berries such as raspberry and wild strawberries. There’S also a slight spiciness and a soft oak side. You can definitely smell the woody, grilled coconut hint of American oak. The palate is even juicier, turning to jammy. We lose…

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Quinta de Covela Escolha 2015 – Vinho Verde

Quinta de Covela Escolha 2015 – Vinho Verde

The wine’s blend is led by the local bright and mineral touch of Avesso, but also with a substantial amount of Chardonnay. All fruit on the nose and all body on the palate. Even the fruit character is quite rich with lychee, very-ripe pear and juicy peach. The wine is linear with a pure expression…

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Azienda Agricola Casale 2004 – Trebbiano

Azienda Agricola Casale 2004 – Trebbiano

The nose reveals notes of yellow peach and slight notes of citrus associated with a slight hint of mirabelle plum. In the mouth it expresses notes of mirabelle plum, apple and slight notes of citrus associated with small notes of pineapple and a vegetal touch.

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Villa Del Cigliano – Démodé Rosato 2013 – Toscana

Villa Del Cigliano – Démodé Rosato 2013 – Toscana

The nose reveals vegetal notes associated with notes of green almond and a few notes of cherries. The palate is round, racy and balanced. In the mouth it expresses notes of candy, cherry and strawberry associated with a slight buttery note.

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Château des Rochers 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château des Rochers 2009 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of red fruit associated with a touch of truffle, wood/grilled notes, dried red fruit and a small note oxidation. In the mouth it expresses notes of cherry cream and notes of blueberry associated with a touch of plum and a few notes of oxidation and slight notes of pepper on the…

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Château Mélignan 2009 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Mélignan 2009 – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of black fruit, leather, warm spices and notes of reduction. The palate is fleshy and a slightly mineral. In the mouth it expresses notes of black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry) associated with a few notes of leather, cigar box as well as little woody/toasted notes. The tannins are a bit dry.

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Sweet Bordeaux by Château Fayau 2013 – Première Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Sweet Bordeaux by Château Fayau 2013 – Première Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of citrus (lemon, orange) and slight notes of pineapple and acacia. The palate is fruity and relatively light. In the mouth it expresses notes of candied white fruits and slight notes of granny apple and honey combined with a touch of pineapple and orange in the background. Correct…

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Château Petit Boyer 2012 – Vieilles Vignes – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

Château Petit Boyer 2012 – Vieilles Vignes – Blaye Côtes-de-Bordeaux

The nose reveals notes of mushroom, humus and undergrowth. The palate reveals notes of blackcurrant and blackberry associated with a few empyreumatic notes and woody notes. The tannins are fine. The finish is light and with a medium length.

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Domaine Henri Richard – Aux Corvées 2013 – Gevrey-Chambertin

Domaine Henri Richard – Aux Corvées 2013 – Gevrey-Chambertin

The nose reveals notes of fig, blueberries, flowers and slight notes of dried fruit. In the mouth it reveals notes of blueberry, fig and slight vegetal notes in the background. The tannins are young and need to age.

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