Robert Young – Scion – Cabernet Franc – 2007 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Robert Young – Scion – Cabernet Franc – 2007 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

A nectar aromas of undergrowth, small black fruits, ripe, black berry, tobacco, clove and mushroom. Wine with woody tannins quite tight. I suggest you do still age 2 or 3 years.

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Robert Young Petit Verdot 2009 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Robert Young Petit Verdot 2009 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

A quite fruity nose. A light wine with aromas of violet, blackcurrant, ripe, fig. The tannins are well made, the finish is mineral.

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Robert Young – Merlot 2008 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Robert Young – Merlot 2008 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

A powerful wine developing spicy, peppery, but also tobacco, plum, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry with a vegetal note. A mineral wine that reveals a slight dynamic finish. A beautiful structure. It is good to drink, but I still advise you to wait a year before opening.

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Robert Young – Chardonnay 2010 Sélection Seguin Moreau – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Robert Young – Chardonnay 2010 Sélection Seguin Moreau – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

An explosive bouquet of exotic fruits, apricot, plum, but also tea, caramel, honey associated with woody notes. A well-balanced and well-built wine. 

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Robert Young – Chardonnay 2009 – Aréa 27 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

Robert Young – Chardonnay 2009 – Aréa 27 – Alexander Valley – Sonoma

A fresh wine, round notes of pear, grapefruit, citrus, apples, Granny, menthol and small yellow fruits. A well-balanced and well built wine.

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VJB Winery – V’ 2007 – Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma Valley

VJB Winery – V’ 2007 – Cabernet Sauvignon – Sonoma Valley

A wine with good structure, tannins, mineral, expressing notes of cassis, violets but also peppers. Spicy notes and toasted almonds on the finish. Wait 3 or 4 years before the opening time… to make the tannins soften.

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VJB Winery – Aglianico 2008 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Aglianico 2008 – Sonoma

A wine with developing notes of black fruits (blackberries, black cherries), red currant combined with hints of pepper, vegetal and caramel. Soft and round wine with a quite long finish. 

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VJB Winery – Danté 2008 – Sonoma Valley

VJB Winery – Danté 2008 – Sonoma Valley

(85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Sangiovese) Spicy nose, in mouth it expresses aromas of blackberries, strawberries and cherries combined with aromas of pepper and cedar. The tannins are a little bit hard but that is typical of cabernet. I would advise to wait a few years for them to soften.

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VJB Winery – Nero d’Avola 2009 – Sonoma

VJB Winery – Nero d’Avola 2009 – Sonoma

A wine with developing aromas of green peppers, figs, plums, red fruits (raspberry and cherry), but also cigar box notes associated with woody notes. Good length. 

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VJB Winery – Primitivo 2009 – Sonoma Valley

VJB Winery – Primitivo 2009 – Sonoma Valley

A round nectar with hints of mushrooms, undergrowth, strawberry and blackcurrant combined with floral notes and has some spices. Also little touches grilled. Personally I would advise to wait 3 or 4 years before opening.

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