‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Very Nice! A Fav! — 3 months ago
@Delectable Educated Guess Reserve Red Wine Blend 2019 - smooth, jammy red blend. — 8 months ago
Reliable great option — a month ago
The 1988 Chave Hermitage Rouge came out guns blazing and super primal with mushrooms, organic earth, rotundone, loads of coffee, and even some spinach accompanying the dried fruit set. Complex doesn’t even begin to describe and it seemed as if it was just getting started. A classic pairing with grilled lamb and Moroccan spices. Drink now through 2040. — a month ago
Not as good as the reserve but extremely tasty with mid tannins — 8 months ago
Very dark. Needs to breathe, then very good. — 5 months ago
Reliably good Cabernet at a reasonable price — 6 months ago
Wine adventure #11 easy drinking, a lighter red — 2 years ago
Kelley Raymond
Always a good everyday wine / great balance and easy drinking — 2 days ago