Tried over a year ago, what a difference some aging makes, was good, now great! Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark blue and black fruits adding complex spice which comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, cacao, oak and leather. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and sweet oak character. Will continue to improve but delicious now!
Tried over a year ago, what a difference some aging makes, was good, now great! Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark blue and black fruits adding complex spice which comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, cacao, oak and leather. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and sweet oak character. Will continue to improve but delicious now!
Sep 27th, 2021
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a beautiful one from California.
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of cooked blackberries, sweet cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, chocolates, cola, mocha, coffee, peppercorn, earth, leather, tobacco and light alcohol. Delicious nose.
Full bodied, big and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked black cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, mocha, coffee, peppercorn and earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a wonderful Cabernet blend. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel. Delicious and yummy.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows the tannins.
This 7 year old from the great 2013 vintage, still has so much fruits, that it needs another 5 years to relax. Rich, elegant and extracted.
Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.
A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel.
15.4% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$55.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a beautiful one from California.
Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of cooked blackberries, sweet cherries, figs, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, chocolates, cola, mocha, coffee, peppercorn, earth, leather, tobacco and light alcohol. Delicious nose.
Full bodied, big and bold, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked black cherries, raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, mocha, coffee, peppercorn and earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a wonderful Cabernet blend. Nicely balanced with a great mouthfeel. Delicious and yummy.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows the tannins.
This 7 year old from the great 2013 vintage, still has so much fruits, that it needs another 5 years to relax. Rich, elegant and extracted.
Wine Enthusiasts 92 points.
A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel.
15.4% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$55.
Apr 10th, 2020Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with purple edges. Aromas of dark blue and black fruits and complex spice, comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, oak, cacao and leather. Firm tannins, long finish ending with a spicy oak character. Let this age a bit.
Blend of 80% Cab Sauv & a 20% Blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, & Zinfandel. Deep Ruby with purple edges. Aromas of dark blue and black fruits and complex spice, comes from the Sirah/Syrah/Zin blend. On the palate flavors of blackberry and blueberry currants with vanilla, oak, cacao and leather. Firm tannins, long finish ending with a spicy oak character. Let this age a bit.
Aug 9th, 2019
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Started flabby and never really turned into anything interesting. Obnoxious quantities of vanilla and confected fruit. Little else. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of these types of wines on the market right now. QPR is atrocious.
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Started flabby and never really turned into anything interesting. Obnoxious quantities of vanilla and confected fruit. Little else. Unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of these types of wines on the market right now. QPR is atrocious.
Jan 1st, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
