Other Napa Valley wines
ROSÉ, SWEET & FORTIFIED WINES ProvenanceVineyards - Malbec Rosé 2017 Calistoga
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, very slightly tight and offers a slight freshness. It reveals notes of fresh redcurrants and fresh / ripe raspberry combined with slight hints of fresh cassis as well as discreet hints of fresh white fruits and an imperceptible hint of zest. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, a very slight tension, suavity, a small fat, a slight freshness as well as harmony. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy / juicy raspberry and fleshy / juicy redcurrants combined with slight touches of fresh blackberries, white fruits and a discreet hint of lemon. Good length. There are an imperceptible hint of salinity and an imperceptible hint of ripe almond on the finish / persistence.
Score : 15.5+/20 (91/100)
Clos duVal - Estate Pinot Noir Rosé 2016 - Carneros
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a small fat. It reveals notes of sweet raspberry, crushed redcurrants and small notes of white fruits combined with a discreet hint of citrus. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful acid frame, gourmandise as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh / fleshy raspberry and white fruits (pear, peach) associated with small touches of crushed redcurrants as well as fine hints of citrus and a very discreet hint of lemon zest.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
Robert Mondavi - Moscato D’Oro 2015
Napa Valley
The nose is fresh, fruity and well-balanced. It reveals notes of kumquat, quince, crystallized citrus and small notes of candied peach notes associated with small / fine touches of flowers and mirabelle plum. The palate is fruity, beading (“perlante” / discreet sparkling sensation), a bit aerial and offers tension, a beautiful balance, roundness, fat, a beautiful freshness as well as straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, candied vine peach and small notes of kumquat associated with touches of quenette, fresh pineapple, grapes as well as slight hints of candied mandarin, candied apple, zest, lemon, very discreet hints of muesli and an imperceptible touch of fresh white flowers. Good length.
Score : 15.75/20 (91-92/100)
St Supéry - Moscato 2016
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity and fresh. It reveals notes of kumquat, ripe peach and small notes of apricot associated with small touches of crystallized tangerine, quenette as well as slight touches of apple (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, “perlante” (discreetly sparkling sensation) and offers a good definition, freshness, tension as well as gourmandise. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe / sweet kumquat, ripe quince and small notes of peach, exotic fruits, quenette associated with touches of crushed lemon, crystallized tangerine as well as slight hints of sweet pineapple. Good length. There is a hint of yuzu zest on the persistence.
Score : 15.25+/20 (90-91)
Beringer - Nightingate 2013
Napa Valley
The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a slight freshness as well as a very slight concentration. It reveals notes of candied lemon, candied quince and small notes of crystalline tangerine associated with small touches of exotic fruits (mango, quenette) as well as discreet hints of white fruits, beeswax, small dried fruits, minerality and discreet hints of yuzu zests. The palate is fruity, gourmand, unctuous, well-balanced, round, very slightly tight and offers fat, tension, a small fleshy side, density, a good freshness as well as suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of candied / crushed brugnon, candied lemon, candied tangerine and small touches of candied orange / marmalade associated with small hints of pear in syrup, apple, spices, cardamom, tea as well as a very discreet hint of minerality and zest of lime / yuzu. Good persistence.
Score : 16/20 (92/100)