1 hour decan(some fine sediment). A splendid dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: Inviting notes of dark fruit, potting soil, mocha java, clove, pencil lead. Taste: silky, rich mouthcoating wine with dark cherry/ blueberry, currants, earth, dark chocolate and a never-ending graphite espresso finish. YUM! — a month ago

Good nose. Dark red color. Lighter than expected but great finish. — a month ago
Happy Father’s Day — 2 months ago
In an evening of pleasant surprises, this may have been the biggest of them all. Perhaps it shouldn’t have been, but looking at the lineup of legends, can one blame me? Screaming Eagle is one of those wines you read about but rarely see, let alone get an opportunity to drink. An expensive, cult Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville? Hardly original these days (though it could be argued that Screaming Eagle was the OG for the “category”). But, this was not some anonymous OTT Napa Cab. This was a brilliant, impeccably balanced, varietally correct expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville and perhaps, one of the best I’ve ever had.
The 1997 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing (still) and utterly brilliant with perfectly wisened black currants, brambles, dried leaf, tobacco, Poblano pepper, purple flowers, salmiakki, a lovely mix of cool and warm spices and organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, silky and punctuated with pleasant minerals. Looking at the label and seeing 13.8% ABV brings a smile to my face. This wine has remarkable confidence. To say I’m impressed would be a gross understatement. I’m smitten. Drink now with some air and enjoy through 2047+. — 7 days ago
15.4% - Eno Terra — 15 days ago
It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Strong nose of black plums, black currants, coffee, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, chocolates, tobacco, spices and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, currants, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, light iron, spices and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious 5 year old Merlot from Oakville in Napa Valley. Rich, robust and fruit forward. Elegantly powerful.
Already showing a beautiful nose, and feels like a Napa Merlot with a touch of Saint Emilion.
This Single Vineyard Merlot is one of the last vintages made by
Heidi Barrett. Still young, but very approachable even by itself.
Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years. Has good potential to become a 94 point wine
Needed a couple of hours in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.
A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.
A blend of 99% Merlot with
1% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 18 months in (50% new) French oak barrels. A small production of
603 cases.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$90. — a month ago
11th anniversary wine. Blew me away. Good reminder that there is still value in Napa. Vineyard we got engaged at, from the year we met. Special. — 3 months ago
Love this wine! Thick long lasting legs. Bouquet rich with raspberry and blueberry, very jammy! Smoooth flavors with a rich finish, slight hints of oak and charcoal on the back end. Great wine!!! — 7 days ago
Intense but bright up front. Floral notes with a bit of chocolate. Smooth finish but a bit dry. Overall this is an excellent wine! — 14 days ago
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short dark red rim.
Fruit forward on the nose with black fruits, cedar and chocolate notes.
Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth, cola and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.
This difficult 2020 vintage is showing beautifully now. Soft and elegant, rich and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel, complex and entertaining
I had this vintage a couple of years ago, and it's even better now. Delicious right out of the bottle, and gets more complex as it opens up.
A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$50. — a month ago
Good stuff. I don’t recall what I paid but if less than a $100 it was a steak. Nice blueberry note upfront. Then smooth as silk. — 2 months ago
"Odedi"
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.
Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, cedar, licorice, chocolates, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn.
Full bodied and soft with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, spices, light vanilla, dark chocolates, licorice, peppercorn and coffee.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Rich and extracted, fruit forward and elegant. Complex, well balanced and entertaining. A beautiful wine.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is starting to drink at its peak now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has good potential to become a 96 point wine.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 90 minutes of airtime.
Robert Parker 94 points.
Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.
Grapes were aged in new French oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,700 bottles.
15.1% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$160. — a day ago