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Burgundy

Domaine Coche Dury Ripe Cherry - Plum - Black Raspberry - Dried Flowers - Subtle French Oak - Sweet Earth - Attractively Pure

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Domaine Michel Lafarge Rose Petal - Red Cherry - Raspberry - Medium Body - Supple Tannins - Spicy Eedge

Domaine Michel Lafarge Raspberry - blackberry - strawberry - sous-bois on the finish

Domaine Nicolas Rossignol Soft - Fruity – Red Rose - Silky Tannins

Domaine Henri Darnat, “La Jumalie” Strawberry - Cherry - Cranberry - Slight Peppery Note

Domaine Jessiaume Red fruits - Slightly spicy - Airy - Present - Beautiful acidity

Domaine Jessiaume Fresh Fruit - Discreet Vanilla Notes - Silky - Refreshing

Jean-Claude Boisset, "Les Ursulines" Strawberry - Raspberry - Spice - Juicy - Scrumptious - Old Vine Complexity - Toasty Oak - Supple

René Lequin-Colin Declassified Santenay - Delicate - Red Berry - Dried Herbs - Green Tea - Touch of Fat - Velvety Tannins

Maison Leroy Fresh Picked Cherries - Strawberry - Cranberry - Dried Rose Petals - Raspberry

Marsanny

Domaine Jean Fournier, "Les Longeroies" 2013 114

Cassis - violet - medium body - fine tannin - nicely focused

Domaine Bart, "Les Grands Vignes" Cherry - pleasant touch of toasted - rich - ripe

Griotte-Chambertin

Domaine Rene Leclerc, Grand Cru "Vielles Vignes" Ripening plum - vegetal notes - creme brûlée crust - cigar box

Gevrey-Chambertin

Harmand Geoffroy Classic Gevrey Chambertin - rich - wild berry fruit - charming rusticity

Domaine Antonin Guyon, “La Justice” Red berry fruit - earth aromas - medium body - touch of minerality

Morey-St-Denis

Domaine du Clos de Tart, Grande Cru “Monopole” Aromas new wood - rose petal - lavender - red and dark currant scents - discreet earth

Domaine de Clos de Tart, 1er Cru “La Forge de Tart” Peppery - raspberry - lightly mineral-inflected finish - graphite 2016 390

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Domaine Ponsot, “Cuvée Des Grives” Tart red cherries - red rose scents - medium-bodied - tensile tannin - salinity - white pepper - licorice

Domaine Armand Rousseau, Grand Cru “Clos de la Roche” Spicy - very earth nose - red currant - plum - wet stone - tannins - saline

Chambolle-Musigny

Domaine Ponsot, 1er Cru “Les Charmes” Macerated Red Cherry - Blueberry - Cold Flint - Vibrant - Minerality on the Finish.

Alex Gambal Sensual and Rounded Bouquet - Raspberry - Maraschino Cherry - Hint of Vanilla - Medium Body

Maison Joseph Drouhin Black Plum - Undergrowth - Wilted Violet - Supple Tannins - Medium Body

Echezeaux

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Grand Cru "Grands-Echezeaux" 2015 302

Wood - Mocha - Black Raspberry Liqueur - Asian Tea - Spice Box - Opulent 2014 237

2013 472

2014 357

2014 172

2015 180

Vosne-Romanee

Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, 1er Cru "Les Suchots" Menthol - Soft Wood Nuances - Spicy Aromas - Black Fruit - High-Toned Florals – Silky - Full Body

Domaine Maniere Dark Berries - Floral - Sandalwood - Spice - Velvet - Concentrated - Palate Coating 2011 280

2010 175

Nuits St Georges

Jean Chauvenet, 1er Cru “Rue de Chaux” French Oak - Overtly Earthy - Dark Berry Fruit - Plum - Velvety Mouth Feel - Full body

Jean Chauvenet, 1er Cru “Aux Argillas” A Gentle Touch of Wood - Black Cherry - Cassis - a Hint of the Sauvage - Supple

Domaine Henri Gouges Fresh vibrant black cherry - blueberry fruit - vivacious - smooth - tart red cherries - cranberry- black tea

Domaine Robert Chevillon, 1er Cru “Les Roncieres” Red currant - violets - plum - tea - plenty of earth

Domaine Robert Chevillon, 1er Cru “Aux Bousselots” Discreet touch of wood - super-fresh aromas of earth - red currant - herbal tea - bitter cherry

Bouchard Père & Fils, “Les Cailles” Wood - a beguiling mix of red and black earthy fruit aromas - mineral-infused - explosive finish

Domaine Robert Chevillon, 1er Cru “Les Perrieres” Outstanding - red cherry - pomegranate - lavender - a hint of earth - mineral-driven - saline

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, 1er Cru "Aux Boudots" Rigorous - livley - black plum - raspberry - brambleberry

Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, 1er Cru "Aux Boudots" Great finesse - blackcurrants - wild blackberries - brambleberry

Domaine Jean Tardy & Fils, "Au Bas de Combe" Vieilles Vignes Opulent - Supple - Structured - Crushed Blackberry - Oriental Spice - Cherry Blossom - Persistant, Graceful Finish 2010 225

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2004 188

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2016 223

Cote De Nuits-Villages

Maison Albert Bichot Aromas of the undergrowth - mushrooms - delicately oaked - gingerbread - cherry

Aloxe-Corton

Maison Joseph Drouhin Candied fruit - spicy and musky aromas - long aftertaste - brambleberry

Domaine des Croix, 1er Cru “Les Boutières” Raspberry coulis - crushed strawberry aromas - sappy red cherry - fine tannin - sensual finish

Pernand Vergelesses

Domaine Marius Delarche, Millesime Spicy - Refined - Plush - Savory Fruit - Locorice - Earth - Violet Candy

Savigny les Beaune

Alex Gambal, “Grands Picotins” Wood - raspberry - cranberry - rose petal - medium-bodied - blackberry pastille - bay leaf infused finish.

Domaine Dominique Guyon, "Les Dames de Vergy" Berry aromas - rich - well balanced - creamy texture

Chorey les Beaune

Maison Leroy Bright strawberry - cherry - raspberry - More Aloxe than Beaune in style

Domaine Michel Gay Et Fils, Vielles Vignes Luminous - Black Cherry - Red Currant - Wild Strawberry - Violets - Underbrush - Warm Spice - Organic

Domaine Hugues Pavelot, Les Beaumonts Ripe red berries - Hints of earth - Smokey nuance - Rustic

Beaune

Domaine Michel Lafarge, 1er Cru "Les Aigrots" 2005 225

Green Fruit - Citrus - Dried Floral Aromas - Sweet Medium-Bodied - Bitter Cherry - Tart Plum

Domaine Michel Lafarge, 1er Cru "Clos Des Aigrots" Rose petals - red cherry - strawberry - medium-bodied with crisp tannin - wet stone - discreet spice nuances

Domaine des Croix, 1er Cru "Les Cents Vignes" Cool cherry - red currant - spice - earthy aromas - supple medium-bodied flavors - lightly saline-inflected finish

Bouchard Pere & Fils, 1er Cru “Beaune Du Chateau” Jammy Red Fruit - Peony - Fig - Hint of Chocolate - Harmonious - Dense Fine Tannins

Domaine du Chateau de Chorey, 1er Cru "Les Cras" Red Pinot Fruit - Minerality - Hints of Clove – Anise – Lovely Secondary Notes

Pommard

Domaine Comte Armand Pommard, 1er Cru “Clos des Epeneaux” 2014 345

Dusky Red Berry Fruit - Autumn Leaves - A Touch of Black Tea - Medium Body

Domaine Comte Armand Pommard, 1er Cru “Clos des Epeneaux” Wild Berries - Orange Peel - Cinnamon - Rich Soil - Espresso - Full-Bodied 2014 83

2014 132

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2015 147

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2011 274

2015 83

2018 102

2015 223

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2016 102

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2015 345

Chateau Genot-Boulanger, 1er Cru “Clos Blanc” Ripe Cherry - Plum - Wild Strawberry - Mushroom - Game - Tomatoe - Mineral Earthiness - Layered - Supple

Volnay

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville, 1er Cru "Champans" 2006 237

Red Berry Fruit Aromas – Earthy - Rich - Sleek

Domaine Roblet-Monnot, 'Saint Francois' Delicate - Cherry-toned - Forest Fruit - Dark - Brooding - Powerful Richness Underneath

Domaine Charles François & Fils, 1er Cru "Les Fremiets" Intense notes of griotte cherries - raspberries - silk tannins

Joseph Voillot, 1er Cru "Champans" Black and Red Fruit - Hints of Orange Rind - Fig - Dark Cherry - Pomegranate - Floral - Discreet Wood Notes

Chassagne Montrachet

Domaine Paul Pillot Bright Cherry - Licorice - Sweet Earth - Plump - Chunky - Touch of Spice - Wild Strawberry – Structured

Domaine Bernard Moreau et Fils, Vielles Vignes Medium-Bodied - Chalky Tannin - Raspberry - Cranberry - Earth - Hint of the Sauvage

Maranges

Bachelet-Monot, 1er Cru “La Fussière ” Pleasant Cold Stone Scent - Cranberry - Raspberry – Blackcurrant - Candied on the Entry - Spicy Notes

Bachelet-Monot, 1er Cru “La Fussière ” Wild Strawberry - Raspberry - Briary Notes - a Hint of Vanilla - Firm Backbone

Santenay

Domaine Jouard, "Vielles Vignes" Cherry Cobbler - Strawberry Rhubarb - Boysenberry - Dried Herbs - Cedar - Silky Tannins

Mercurey

Domaine Meix Foulot, 1er Cru Medium-Bodied - Velvety - Firmly Structured - Long & Well-Balanced Finish 2013 146

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2012 132

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2010 102

2012 89

Loire

Domaine Lucien Crochet, “La Croix du Roy” Sancerre 2011 89

Plum - Blackcurrant - Evergreen Forest - Crushed Limestone - Dried White Mushroom - Herbs

Domaine Fouassier, “L'Etournau”

Sancerre Black Tea - Spice Box Aromas - Dried Cherry - Currant - Mineral Notes - Raspberry - Hints of Sandalwood & Cedar 2010 66

Claude Riffault, “La Noue”

Sancerre Ripe Red Berries - Chalky - Medium to Full-Bodied - Fine Tannins.

J. de Villebois

Menetou-Salon Bing Cherry - Wild Blueberry - Rose Petal - Perfumed - Sweet Earth - Supple 2014 76

2018 53

Domaine Philippe Gilbert

Menetou-Salon Red Berries - Cherries - Blueberries - White Chocolate - Violets - Heath Rose - Earthy 2013 66

Domaine de Reuilly Reuilly 2017 53 Crisp Bing Cherry - Strawberry Rhubarb - Rose Petal - Sweet Earth - Pretty - Bright Acidity - Velvet Tannins - Organic 22

Alsace

Domaine Trimbach Crushed wild strawberries - raspberry compote - elements of minerality - lush 2014 51

Oregon

Kate Arnold 2017 51 Red plum - Leather - Pomegranate - Hint of salinity - Red currant - Dried chilis - Aleppo pepper - Turmeric - Cranberry - Bright

Willamette

Evening Land Vineyards, “Seven Springs” Eola-Amity Aromas of charcuterie - toasted cardamom - forest floor - cracked pink peppercorn - blackberry

Brick House Vineyards, Ribbon Ridge, “Les Dijonnais” Exquisite - brambly red berry fruit - cranberry - wild strawberry mixed with subtle sous-bois notes

Domaine Serene, Yamhill Cuvee Ripe - Dark berries - Briar - Spice - Supple & Velvety - Dusty 2015 206

2014 123

2017 132

California

Robert Mondavi, Reserve

Napa Valley Unfined & unfilitered - Spicy Oak - Herbs - Mulled Red Fruit - Black fruit - Flowers - Expansive - Seductive

Robert Mondavi, Reserve Opulent - Full body - Rich - Luscious - Heady finish Napa Valley

Calera, “Reed Vineyard”

Mt. Harlan, San Benito Sassafras - mint - sweet cherries - dried flowers - sappy, almost green note - medium body

Calera Raspberries - mulled cherries - baking spice - dried soil Central Coast

Mer Soleil, "Reserve"

Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey Stewed Cherry - Dark Berry - Plum - Slate - Campfire Smoke - Rich Earth - Cocoa - Anise - Cola - Velvety

Brea

Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey Tangy hibiscus - vivacious raspberry - red cherry - blueberry fruit - lush

Mendocino

Littorai, “Cerise Vineyard”

Anderson Valley Earthy Nose - Tar - Black Soil - Underbrush - Fungi - Mulberries - Black Berries - Hint of Anise

Peay Vineyards, "Savoy Vineyard"

Anderson Valley Vivid - Cherry - Cranberry - Raspberry - Copper - Forest Floor - Medium Body

Anthill

Anderson Valley Rose Hip - Mandarin Peel - Red Fruits - Fresh-cut Chanterelle Mushroom

Rhys Vineyards, “Bearwallow Vineyard” Anderson Valley Black Plums - Wild Berries - Peonies - Layered Compexity - Mineral Driven - Finesse

Champ de Rêves Raspberry - Strawberry - Blueberry Fruit - Lovely Soil Notes

Talisman, “Weir Vineyard”

Yorkville Highlands Cranberry - Black-tea Aromas - Bold Cherry - Pomegranate - Fine-grained Tannins - Good Acidity 1990 161

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Sonoma

Reuling Vineyards Liqueur-like plum - cassis - pomegranate - clove - Hibiscus - tea Leaves - cocoa nibs - Chinese 5 spice 2013 132

Anthill Farms

Sonoma Coast Cherry - Dried roses - Cardamom - Tea leaf - Textural - Energy - Floral - Spicy 2019 83

Anthill Farms, Campbell Ranch Sonoma Coast 2019 114 Overripe raspberry - Plum skin - Cherry liquor - Tea leaf - Rose petal - Citrus peel - Subtle fresh mushroom - Structured Perfumed Peay Vineyards, "Scallop Shelf" Sonoma Coast 2015 147 Massively tannic - dark cherry - plum - tobacco - licorice

Peay Vineyards, "Pomarium"

Sonoma Coast Dark fruit - earth flavors - floral incense aromas - Japanese plums - dried leaves - iron - blood orange 2016 132

Tuck Beckstoffer, 'Semper' Menthol - plum - mocha - black cherry Sonoma Coast

Bonneau, "Sangiacomo Vineyard"

Sonoma Coast Ripe Black Cherry - Pomegranite - Wild Rose - Wild Strawberry - Cola - Bramble - Clove Spice - Supple Tannins

Flowers Vineyards & Winery

Sonoma Coast Red currants - cranberries- rose hips - raspberry leaves - dried herbs plus a waft of fungi - medium-bodied

Talisman Winery, “Adastra Vineyard”

Los Carneros Dark cherry - blueberry - currant - ripe cantaloupe - slate - blackberry - sweet spice - a whisper of caraway

Talisman, “Red Dog Vineyard”

Sonoma Mountain Plum - cherry - strawberry - rose petal - comforting smell of a damp redwood forest 2010 102

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Alysian, Rochioli Vineyard, Allen-Rochioli Blocks Russian River Savory - Green herbs - Cigar box - Moderately rich - Cherries - Berries - Plums - Slight oak - Citrus tang persistence

Alysian, Star Ridge Vineyard, East Terrace Russian River Black cherry - Provencal herbs - Raspberry - Pomegranate – Lively

Alysian, Floodgate Vineyard, West Block Russian River Violets - Bing cherries - Sandalwood - Opulent - Layered - Raspberries - Vanilla - Citrus

Alysian, Richioli Vineyard, River Block Russian River Ripe raspberries - Plums - Striking intensity - Coating berry flavors - Peristent soft finish - Beautiful balance

Merry Edwards

Russian River Black cherry - black raspberry - violets - underbrush - yeast extract - medium-bodied

Davis Family Vineyards, “Soul Patch”

Russian River Mulberries - warm cranberries - kirsch - wafts of garrigue and forest floor - medium-bodied

Dutton Goldfield, “Dutton Ranch”

Russian River Rose Petals - Black Cherry - Black Raspberry - Rhubarb - Earth - Redwood - Spice Box - Succulent Finish

Gary Farrell, “Hallberg Vineyard”

Russian River Roasted herbs - underbrush - red and black cherries - forest floor - Côte de Nuits-like - medium-bodied

Thomas George, "Estate"

Russian River Succulent red fruit - cherry aromas - sassafras - undertones of thyme and rosemary - earth - black tea Wait Cellars, "Devoto Garden Vineyard" Green Valley, Russian River Bright cherry - cola - clove - firm minerality and acidity 2007 201

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