Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Spottswoode
Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This 09 was upgraded to 100 points by Lisa Perrotti formerly of Robert Parker in 2020. I didn’t taste a 💯 & the first time she & I have been this far apart.
This 09 was velvety, smooth, beautiful & elegant with nicely ripe fruits. But, it really lacked the depth & complexity I have come to expect from this producers bottling.
Touched into 94 with a few sips. Decanted a 1 1/2 hours & enjoyed over the next two hours.
@NepentheBigSur If you haven’t been there, well worth the time to visit. — 6 days ago
Beaulieu Vineyard
Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1980
Decant for sediment(lots of fine/cloudy sediment) and pour. A majestic tawny dark red color. On the nose: sweet port like with dried plum/cherry, herbaceous, rich soil, mushroom, pepper. Taste: Amazing! juicy, refined, balanced, savory wine with dried cherry, black raspberry, earth, tobacco, mint, and a nice mocha baking spice medium plus finish. YUM! Still delivering at 44 years, and glad to have a few more bottles. — 24 days ago
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1978
Dark fruit. Sweet edges. Great fruit given the age. Oak softened. Very good — 6 days ago
Beringer Vineyards
Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1988
Totally underrated producer. Love old private reserve, still fresh and fully alive. — 9 days ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1978
Plush and rounded. Sweet fruit. Lush and long. Very good shape. Still vibrant — 6 days ago
Conrad Green
Lovely gnarly stuff. Deep savory fruit. Still clear and intense. Some floral notes at the end with a succulent saline quality. Just spectacular. — 6 days ago