New Yrs Eve in the desert drinking one of my favorite wines with Patti and friends — a year ago
Neat little comparison, as this was tasted alongside a 2009 O'Shaughnessy Mount Veeder Cabernet. It was interesting how these at first were very different, then started to converge, then started to diverge significantly. At the end of the comparison, this one was a two-point winner. This is a nose of classic Napa Cabernet. Blackberry currant, pepper that almost singes your nostril hair. Entry is full-bodied, Blackberry, blueberry, baking spices, currant, licorice, herbs. And just kept adding another layer and another layer. On the finish, softened tannins are noted yet toasted quality is still extremely present. This wine is showing superb integration, and in my opinion it's still probably 3 to 5 years away from the very top of the hill. This one has a long life ahead. — 5 years ago
This is the Malbec from Howell mountain, small production and super cool wine.
Wild blue and black fruits come through with a touch of gaminess to begin with. Has a bit of acidity but it’s medium bodied and hangs pretty well.
Overall - lovely and delicious wine. Nice change of pace. — 3 months ago
Just great wine. Let it open up and enjoy.! Lovely deep wine — 4 years ago
Beautiful old Cabernet! Dark red in color, bright fruit, beautiful old Cabernet. Wild mushrooms a forest floor with bright bing cherries. — 5 years ago
My 1000th Delectable wine! And quite fitting. This wine is massive. Compared to a 13 O'Shaughnessy Veeder that was consumed alongside, this wine had a bit more. Both were still youthful and primary, the nose of this with a Blackberry and cassis. Entry is just north of full bodied, tannic from the start and stiff to the finish. Black fruits and a hint of lavender and tobacco. Has quite a few years left. This bottle was a victim to experiment and still an easy 95....I feel inclined to give it a 96 but am stopping at 95. Easily a 97 at maturity if my willpower allows it (which it won't). — 6 years ago
Napa rendition here. Blend of oakville, Howell mtn, and mt veeder. More lush and fruity than mtn single vineyards. Plum and some tartness before the structure hits you. This is a very pleasant wine and has a softness to it that makes it easy drinking without being jammy. 30 mins of air helps blow off jam. — 6 months ago
Lemon zest, Stone Fruit and something herbal. Weighty and creamy. Delicious. — 4 years ago
Steve Haro
Big, bold, lots of dark stewed fruit with subtle, popping tannins. Incredible. — a month ago