Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

94 now. 94-96 in 5-8 yrs.

I have a soft spot for a Napa producer that was completely burned to the ground in 2017. Thankfully, structurally recovered now. Financially recovered? I’m sure they were insured but who knows given the over saturated wine market these days.

This bottling/cuvée comes from the estate vines that face preferably east & behind the property that I thought burned in the fires but maybe it was just its fridges.

This cuvée sells at two online resellers today for $115 and $150 respectively. $150 at the winery. I saw this at my Costco this week for $49.99 with an instant coupon. So, I bought 3. I’ll go back and buy at least 3 more tomorrow.

The nose & palate are harmonious & in sync. I do not remember experiencing a nose with such lush/rich fruits and bold cinnamon stick, but I normally only taste Cabernet this young, not coravined or opened. This drinks exceptionally young now but better things lie ahead in 6-10 yrs. Those of you that read my posts know I prefer well aged Cabernets. It is rare when I find a young Cabernet like this so delicious this young.

The nose is expressive & expansive. Leads with cinnamon stick, dark currants/cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, fruit cake, nuts, anise to licorice, mixed dark berry cola, dark chocolate, caramel, baking spices-light clove/nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, dry top soils, very light & soft savory herbaceous notes, notes of white pepper, limestone, dry crushed rocks, candied red, dark, flowers, red roses & violets.

The palate is beautiful, rich & lush with soft, rounded, velvety but dry, powdery M+ tannins. Gorgeous. Dark currants/cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries as it sets, fruit cake, nuts, anise to licorice, charcoal, volcanic ash, graphite, dry tobacco w/ ash, nice used leather, light cedar, mixed dark berry cola, mix of Asian & Indian spices, steeped fruit tea, dark chocolate to chocolate pudding, milk chocolate, malt balls, caramel, baking spices-light clove/nutmeg, allspice, vanilla, cocoa powder, dry top soils, tree bark w/ sap, very light & soft savory herbaceous notes, notes of white pepper, lightly grilled meats, limestone, dry crushed rocks, candied red, dark, flowers, red roses & violets, excellent round acidity with a well tensioned/structured, very balanced at this young age, lush & elegant, polished finish that last nearly two-minutes and lands on beautiful spice & earthiness.

Every bit a $125-$150 Napa Cabernet & one of the very best Napa Cabernets values I have purchased at $49.99. — 2 months ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.4

Oh oh ho signore e signori ! Finalmente un Conero Riserva da urlo !!! Purtroppo pochissime bottiglie di difficile reperibilità ! 😁😁😁 — 12 years ago

Matthew Malone

9.0

Caffe Buon Gusto UES — 2 years ago

with Lora

Michael Meyer

9.0

@Delectable Wine this is not labeled as “Classico”. A very elegant traditional style, mild oak, restrained (and not particularly raisiny) fruit. Lovely and ready to drink. — 5 years ago

Tom Young

9.0

Very enjoyable with food at Caracol — 9 years ago

Alessandro Rossi

9.8

100 e lode !! Signori questo è il grande sauvignon !!!! Da comprare assolutamente !😍😍😍 — 12 years ago

Rolf Bigler

9.0

Preis: CHF 66.- — 4 years ago

Sonia Ross

9.2

Best food on Vancouver Island paired with wine from our favourite region. — 4 years ago

Patricia Schnitzer

9.2

Nov 19, 2016. Dinner w/ Jim & Carol. Very powerful pear on the palate. Quite fruity for a brut, but an excellent prosecco. What's not to love? — 9 years ago

Patrícia Roque

9.2

Belíssimo vinho. Elegante, mas ao beberemos, explode sabores na boca. Presente dado pelo Fratello Francesco Signori — 11 years ago

with Gino Contin