I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet. — 24 days ago
Perfect drinking of 2016 vintage in early 2025. Lots of red fruit and good body. $17. — 4 months ago
[Tasted on May 2, 2025 at answer in Nashville with Jay]
Black cherry, mulberry and mandarin orange fruit, with black tea and violet notes. — a month ago
Very high in dried grapes (sultanas). — 15 days ago
Got better as it opened up, but some rough edges — 2 months ago
ちょっとお高いカリフォルニアのCS。うきうき税込4680円の2016年もの。うーん❤️、ボルドー信者には無理かも知れませんが、個人的にはかなりの高級感。香り、凝縮感、アフターすべて申し分ないです。
#ワイン — 5 months ago
Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Malbec and Petite Verdot blended in. Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of black berry/currant/cherry with additional notes of dried figs and tobacco. Dark fruit also on the palate with hints of dark chocolate, plums, roasted nuts, sweet spices and earth. Lovely hint of graphite on the long finish. Full bodied but so savory well balanced. Velvety tannins. Thanks for sharing this one during Super Bowl LIX, Mark S! — 4 months ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Again decent and this was less extracted than I remember them.
WS Grand Tour Las Vegas 2025. — 23 days ago