It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose and full bodied, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, earth, peppercorn, espresso and chocolates.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous 11 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Big, bold and beautiful.
Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. The high alcohol is very much integrated by now.
Elegant and robust. Rich and extracted. Tangy and interesting.
Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.
I've had a few vintages of this wine, and it is very consistent. I had the 2014 vintage 5 years ago, and it is drinking even better now.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$65 (at release). — 5 months ago
Pale lemon color.
Aromas of soft lemon custard.
Dry. Flavors of warm lemon, softly buttered brioche. Delicious!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 9 months ago
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of plum, cherry, raspberry,
Dry. Flavors of plum, cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, saline minerality. Medium supple tannins. Fruit is tart, but fresh!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 9 days ago
Parker gave it a 94- was expecting it to drink like a 92-93- it drank like a 91-92.
— 5 months ago
Really really good — 8 months ago
A nice Syrah that was enjoyed with good friends. — a month ago
This was 100% CF - no sign of age, inky, w/impressive aromas of cherry cough drop, herbaceous, white pepper, medicinal - old school vibes on nose. Bit unruly on palate, definitely felt the heat and finish had some astringency. Not a huge fan of Paso Robles fruit… Still a decent quaff and scratches itch for varietal CF. — 7 months ago
Ted
It’s the Shiraz rose. Soft strawberries on the palate. Nice wine on a very hot day. — 3 days ago