Two Hands
Lily's McLaren Vale Garden Shiraz 2008
This was served to me blind. My first comment was “this tastes familiar...”, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to recall the ‘08 Two Hands BG I had earlier this year to call this Aussie Shiraz! My guess was Napa petite sirah, though I did guess the high ABV. Almost motor oil black in the glass. Dense. I didn’t get any meat here, but I did pick up quite a bit of peppercorn alongside rich and ripe blackberries, blueberries and fig on the nose. Unabashed. Liqueur like on the palate with Andes mint chocolate and baked mixed berry pie. At 11yrs old, still quite powerful.
Chappellet
Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984
Some Napa history! 35yrs old and hanging in there. Served blind. I called this older Brunello. Pleasantly surprised by the amount of tart red fruit, though it’s dominated by earth/age notes. Mushroom, herbal spice, older potpourri, bay leaf and a finish with old blackberries. I believe this was made by @Cathy Corison ?
Sine Qua Non
Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay 2001
@Shay A : would love to try this one day.
@Bryan Kesting : This was so good! We may be able to dig one up next time you’re here!
Taplin Cellars
Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Served blind as well, this one was in the Napa cab wheelhouse from start to finish. My guess was around 2012-13 St Helena Cab, as it already seems to be gaining quite a bit of complexity. Nose of sweet blackberry and spice. Entry is full-bodied blackberry, graphite, middle starting to gain some pepper. Still fairly tannic finish but softer than I imagined. Nice wine @Weston Eidson
Miner Family
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Just picked up my 09’s from storage this week.
Big fan of Miner
Benjamin Keator
Benjamin had this 2 days ago