Didn’t expect to be blown away with Barolo vibes by a “Tempranillo” from Southern Oregon…
But I was…
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ — 6 months ago
Had the 2020 amazing. — a year ago
Kevin T brought this wine — 4 years ago
Sensational, just perfect for the ratatouille we had for dinner. — 3 months ago
Rich fruit but well-balanced acid and tannin. Fantastic with flank steak and chimichuri. — 10 months ago
2016 Keswick Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate Reserve
Even without a decant, the ‘16 Estate Reserve from Keswick Vineyards and their brilliant winemaker Stephen Barnard rises out of the glass with pronounced notes of ripe blueberries, subtle oak & forrest floor. If one didn’t know the origin I’m convinced we’d hear Italy, France- maybe even California for the sake of the fruit of it.
The tannins are silky but the backbone is/has been clearly melting into the ‘meat’ and mid-palate of the wine.
Simply put: this is a remarkable Cabernet that I still can’t believe came from Virginia. — 4 years ago
JFP
A very nice subtle sipper. Definitely buying again. — 5 days ago