Napa Valley Red
Turnbull - Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Oakville, Napa Valley
The nose offers freshness, a fine concentration and a small power. It reveals notes of very ripe cassis, violet and small notes of very ripe blackberry associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as hints of timut pepper and very fine hints of green cardamom. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous, tension and precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of very ripe/fleshy cassis, fleshy violet and small notes of blackberry associated with touches of crushed blueberry, very ripe wild strawberry, iris as well as hints of leather, tobacco and a subtle hint of sweet spices. Tannins are elegant and well-built.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100)
Turnbull - Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Oakville, Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a racy minerality. It reveals notes of fresh cassis and small notes of wild fresh blackberry associated with fine touches of violet as well as discreet hints of strawberry and crushed/ripe redcurrant. The mouth is fruity, juicy, gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine grain as well as a certain finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ripe cassis, fleshy/ripe black cherry and small notes of raspberry associated with hints of violet and tonka bean. Tannins are well-built. Good length.
Score : 16.25+/20 (93/100)
Turnbull - Pierra 2015 Oakville, Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a small concentration and a fine grain. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small blue fruits, cornflower as well as hints of racy minerality, graphite, tonka bean and touches of sweet spices. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, racy and offers an acidulous frame as well as gourmandize. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black cherry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fleshy blackberry associated with touches of cornflower, small blue fruits as well as crunchy/juicy strawberry as well as subtle hints of tonka bean.
Score : 17+/20 (94-95/100)
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 the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, black cherry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of juicy blueberry as well as fine hints of flowers, discreet hints of lilac/cornflower and hints of tonka bean. Good length. Tannins are elegant.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
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 this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, juicy/crunchy cassis and small notes of small wild berries associated with touches of crunchy raspberry as well as hints of cherry, sens of the place and green pepper. Tannins are precise and structuring.
Score : 16.5/20 (93/100) 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 good freshness, a mineral/finely acidulous frame and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe wild cassis, fleshy blackberry and small notes of wild berries associated with fine touches of raspberry, cherry as well as discreet hints of graphite, sens of the place and cocoa. Tannins are elegant. A beautiful persistence on mild tobacco/caramelization notes. Good length.
Score : 17.75/20 (95-96/100)
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. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy cherry, blackberry and small notes of plum associated with fine touches of fleshy raspberry. Tannins are well-built.
Score : 15.25+/20 (9091/100)
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 offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame and a fine suavity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cassis, blackberry and cherry associated with touches of violet, vanilla, toasted as well as very fine hints of cornflower and a subtle hint of green cardamom. Tannins are structuring.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91/100)
ZD Wines - Pinot Noir 2009 Carneros, Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine deepness. It reveals notes of cherry, plum and small notes of ripe raspberry associated with touches of ripe blackberry as well as fine hints of cornflower and very discreet hints of humus and tea. The mouth is fresh, fruity, well-balanced and offers tension, finesse as well as structure and elegance. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, ripe plum and small notes of dry violet, tobacco leaves and discreet hints of racy minerality. Tannins are well-built. Good length. A very discreet hint of chocolate and toasted hazelnut on the persistence.
Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)