Hartwell Vineyards
Sunshine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Deep garnet red. Aged characteristics on the nose with burnt or smoked wood, a little mesquite, red berries and some dark soil. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Definitely not as much power as the 1996. Light baking spices on the palate with some soft red fruits. A little something in the long finish. Drink now.
Deep garnet red. Aged characteristics on the nose with burnt or smoked wood, a little mesquite, red berries and some dark soil. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Definitely not as much power as the 1996. Light baking spices on the palate with some soft red fruits. A little something in the long finish. Drink now.
Apr 15th, 2017So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T
Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.
So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T
Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.
A little flat at first but with a few minutes this wine opened up beautifully. All of the tannins have melted away with time revealing a silky smooth, oak infused dark cherry and anise wine.
A little flat at first but with a few minutes this wine opened up beautifully. All of the tannins have melted away with time revealing a silky smooth, oak infused dark cherry and anise wine.
May 23rd, 2020
$40 for this brilliant bottle while people are paying $225 for The Realm Moonracer (sane vineyard, adjusted for inflation?). If the moonracer bottle is as good as this in 25 years, that’s a huge success.
$40 for this brilliant bottle while people are paying $225 for The Realm Moonracer (sane vineyard, adjusted for inflation?). If the moonracer bottle is as good as this in 25 years, that’s a huge success.
Feb 19th, 2019
Leisurely Sunday, and this Napa beauty is showing so well! Hits you right in the face with the nose. Well balanced exactly what I needed.
Leisurely Sunday, and this Napa beauty is showing so well! Hits you right in the face with the nose. Well balanced exactly what I needed.
May 14th, 2017
PnP. Wonderful mature Cab with plum and black cherry. Fruit seemed more alive than last year.
PnP. Wonderful mature Cab with plum and black cherry. Fruit seemed more alive than last year.
Aug 8th, 2015
Powerful, yet refined Cab, with an insane nose!! Resembles a Bordeaux, but one of the longer, deeper cabs I have ever had! Would love to grab some more!
Powerful, yet refined Cab, with an insane nose!! Resembles a Bordeaux, but one of the longer, deeper cabs I have ever had! Would love to grab some more!
Aug 8th, 2015
Jeridan had this 8 years ago
Jeridan had this 8 years ago
Jan 18th, 2016