Napa Valley, California, USA
From a magnum....was decanted for over an hour and singing! I have had other vintages over the years and haven't been wowed by them but I think it is because they deserve time in bottle to reveal themselves fully. I feel this wine is made in an old school Napa style that gives it more longevity and balance than a high alcohol fruit bomb would. Smooth and lingering finish made for a great experience. Good to see those '01s holding up so well!
From a magnum....was decanted for over an hour and singing! I have had other vintages over the years and haven't been wowed by them but I think it is because they deserve time in bottle to reveal themselves fully. I feel this wine is made in an old school Napa style that gives it more longevity and balance than a high alcohol fruit bomb would. Smooth and lingering finish made for a great experience. Good to see those '01s holding up so well!
Sep 15th, 2017Tasty bottle. More top tier deliciousness but did not make a true stand out
Tasty bottle. More top tier deliciousness but did not make a true stand out
Mar 31st, 2017
Wonderful souvenir of my visit to the property a few weeks ago, perhaps not as elegant as the more recent vintages but a great example of Napa at its finest.
Wonderful souvenir of my visit to the property a few weeks ago, perhaps not as elegant as the more recent vintages but a great example of Napa at its finest.
Jun 26th, 2016
Wonderfully balanced. Tannins are in great form. Beautiful fruit both on the nose and palate. And yet I remain underwhelmed. Maybe I'll just never develop the unquenchable thirst for Cali Cabernet.
Wonderfully balanced. Tannins are in great form. Beautiful fruit both on the nose and palate. And yet I remain underwhelmed. Maybe I'll just never develop the unquenchable thirst for Cali Cabernet.
Aug 13th, 2015
A bit out of sorts with shrill volatility, a hint of maderization and drying tannins.
A bit out of sorts with shrill volatility, a hint of maderization and drying tannins.
Jul 31st, 2015
Out of 3L and showing amazing.
Out of 3L and showing amazing.
Apr 6th, 2015
A special treat from a friend to help celebrate a special birthday. Rich and deep color suggests that this wine still has many years of life, and the hour plus of time in the decanter helped the wine’s structure loosen and become very inviting. Also Bordeaux like on the nose.
A special treat from a friend to help celebrate a special birthday. Rich and deep color suggests that this wine still has many years of life, and the hour plus of time in the decanter helped the wine’s structure loosen and become very inviting. Also Bordeaux like on the nose.
May 1st, 2023Wow this was totally unexpected. Absolutely incredible. Really mimicking the Bordeaux style.
Wow this was totally unexpected. Absolutely incredible. Really mimicking the Bordeaux style.
Oct 2nd, 2021
Amber hues and dark berry colors. Lead pencil crushed stone dark chocolate caramel and coffee on the nose blackberry currant spice and a medium finish that leaves gobs of residual taste
Amber hues and dark berry colors. Lead pencil crushed stone dark chocolate caramel and coffee on the nose blackberry currant spice and a medium finish that leaves gobs of residual taste
May 20th, 2019
