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APPLEGATE VALLEY Plaisance Ranch - Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, juicy/fresh pink grapefruit and small notes of crunchy vine peach associated with fine touches of crunchy pear. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/Acidulous frame, tension and a fine straightne­ss. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy lemon, juicy pink grapefruit and small notes of fresh pink lychee associated with fine touches of crunchy apple as well as very discreet hints of crunchy vine peach and a subtle hint of zests. Good length and persistenc­e.

Score : 15.25/20 (90/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Viognier 2019

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a racy minerality and freshness. It reveals notes of ripe banana, crunchy fresh white fruits and small notes of zests associated with very discreet hints of fresh white flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame, a beautiful freshness and definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of banana, ripe apple and small notes of fleshy/juicy brugnon associated with fine hints of pear and very fine hints of citrus (quince…).

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Chardonnay 2019

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity/power of the grain. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, zests and small notes of quince associated with fine touches of William pear as well as an impercepti­ble hint of butter/toasted. The mouth Is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/Acidulous frame, precision and a good structure/definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, quince and small notes of zests associated with touches of acidulous Mirabelle plum, acidulous pear as well as fine hints of butter and an impercepti­ble hint of almond.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Mourvedre 2019

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a fine density, freshness and raciness. It reveals notes of yellow apple, crunchy small plums and small notes of small berries associated with discreet hints of flowers and an impercepti­ble hint of spices. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame, a good definition, tension and dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe lemon, juicy yellow apple and small notes of crunchy/ fresh pineapple associated with touches of small crunchy yellow plums and an impercepti­ble varietal/flowery hint.

Score : 14.75/20 (88-89/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Grenache 2019

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition and gourmandiz­e. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and small notes of black plum associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as fine touches of raspberry, vanilla and discreet hints of tonka bean. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame and freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, juicy black plum and small notes of juicy blueberry associated with fine touches of juicy raspberry

as well as very fine touches of violet and discreet hints of chocolate. Tannins are elegant. Beautiful persistenc­e.

Score : 16/20 (92/100) Plaisance Ranch - Chardonnay 2018, Papa Joe’s Private Stash

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and well-built. It reveals notes of apple and small notes of small yellow fruits associated with fine touches of fresh quince and very discreet hints of zests. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition and fullness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of yellow apple, yellow plum and small notes of quince associated with fine touches of lemon as well as subtle hints of papaya and lemon flowers. Good length.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100) Plaisance Ranch - Pinot Noir 2017 Pearl Vineyard

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandiz­e and a fine power/intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, blackcurra­nt et small notes of violet plum associated with fine touches of fresh wild raspberry as well as fine hints of tonka bean, chocolate and a very discreet hint of hazelnut/mild tobacco leaf. The mouth is fruity, elegant and offers gourmandiz­e, a good definition, finesse of the grain as well as fullness and density. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy/ripe violet plum, fleshy blackberry and small notes of blackcurra­nt associated with fine touches of cherry, raspberry as well as discreet hints of toasted and cardamom. Good persistenc­e with an impercepti­ble hint of grey pepper/coffee on the aftertaste.

Score : 16.25/20 (92-93/100) Plaisance Ranch - Pinot Noir, Eclipse 2015

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, well-built and offers a fine concentrat­ion/power and gourmandiz­e. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, ripe/crushed blackcurra­nt and small notes of Quetsche plum associated with fine touches of fine touches of violet, crushed raspberry as well as hints of liquorice, chocolate and a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition as well as a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of black plum, black cherry and small notes of blackcurra­nt associated with fine touches of violet, tonka bean as well as hints of wild raspberry, violet and cardamom.

Score : 16/20 (92/100) Plaisance Ranch - Pinot Noir 2017, Spotted Horse Vineyard

Applegate Valley

The nose is aromatic, elegant, fruity and offers a small intensity, a fine grain as well as complexity with a beautiful definition. It reveals notes of violet, violet plum and small notes of rose associated with touches of strawberry as well as fine hints of spices, Cuben pepper and a discreet hint of cornflower. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, freshness and a mineral/acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of fleshy blackberry associated with small touches of raspberry, cherry, flowers (cornflower, rose) as well as very fine hints of sugared mild tobacco and a subtle hint of nutmeg. Tannins are elegant and structurin­g. Good length and persistenc­e.

Score : 16.5+/20 (93-94/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Mourvedre 2018

Applegate Valley

The nose is fresh, fruity and offers a fine concentrat­ion/ intensity and minerality. It reveals notes of blackberry, violet plum and small notes of violet associated with small touches of fresh blackcurra­nt as well as hints of crushed redcurrant and very fine hints of minerality and white pepper. The mouth is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a juicy/acidulous frame and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of cherry, violet plum and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of raspberry as well as discreet hints of rose, crushed redcurrant and nutmeg/sweet spices.

Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100) Plaisance Ranch - Caveman Cabernet 2016, GPHS Class of 1969

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers a good definition and elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed blackcurra­nt and small notes of violet, strawberry associated with fine touches of raspberry associated with hints of small acidulous/fresh red berries as well as fine hints of tonka bean and tobacco. The mouth is fruity, fresh, well-balanced and offers a juicy/finely acidulous frame as well as a good definition and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses nots of juicy/ripe red berries, ripe/ juicy raspberry and small notes of blackcurra­nt associated with fine touches of fresh violet as well as very fine hints of crunchy strawberry. Good length. Tannins are well-built. A good persistenc­e with a very discreet hint of dry almond.

Score : 15.5/20 (90-91/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Tempranill­o 2016

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity and offers concentrat­ion, a fine grain and a fine power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, violet plums and small notes of violet associated with small touches of wild strawberry, small wild fruits as well as fine hints of Sichuan pepper, a fine hint of Ceylan tea and very discreet hints of fresh nutmeg. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral and offers a good definition, gourmandiz­e as well as an acidulous frame, a fine tension and density. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, blackcurra­nt and small notes of violet plum associated with touches of raspberry as well as fine hints of violet, Ceylan tea and very discreet hints of flint and Sichuan pepper. Tannins are very finely marked and well-built. Very discreet hints of cocoa on the persistenc­e.

Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)

Plaisance Ranch - Malbec 2017

Applegate Valley

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers deepness, a small freshness and a good definition. It reveals notes of ripe black cherry, ripe blackberry and small notes of violet associated with small touches of raspberry, small red fruits as well as a hint of rosemary, spices and very discreet hints of grey pepper. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, wellbalanc­ed and offers a good definition, juiciness, freshness and a mineral/fresh frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and small notes of juicy/fresh blackcurra­nt associated with touches of cherry, strawberry as well as fine hints of violet, tonka bean and carameliza­tion. Tannins are elegant and finely marked.

Score : 16/20 (92/100)

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