Beast of the East vs. Best of the West….taste off
VA Monticello Petit Verdot against a Cali Napa Valley Cab.
Pairing: American Wagyu Strip, Home Fries, Mushroom Ron Zacapa 23 glaze.
As much as I love my Napa Cabs, the edge went to the PV. 93 - 92. — 8 months ago
Really nice blend and in a good drinking window — 9 months ago
Toasting the new (and former) President’s recent Election Victory. Deep ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black plum/currant/raspberry fruit with a touch of leather and smoke. Same fruits on the palate with touches of black pepper and dark chocolate. Medium finish that is a bit oaky and slightly bitter. A bit thin from a textural, tannin and mouthfeel perspective. Reasonable vintage. — a month ago
Deep blue and black fruits, earth, and leather. Round, long finish. — 8 months ago
Lusciousness + minerals — a year ago
My wife and I thought it was excellent. — 2 months ago
Stunning… Beautiful concentration of a variety capable of dense blackberry beautifulness :) I would say I age this to perfection with patients! — 7 months ago
Citrus fruits, light and crisp. — 9 months ago
Fourth of July wine. Medium-full bodied with well balanced tannins and acidity. Leather, blackberry, baking spices, vanilla, and apricot notes. Paired extremely well with smoked BBQ. — a year ago
Ron from VA
This bottle was significantly better than the previous bottle I had… Fabulous mouthfeel, and fruit — 9 days ago