Erba Mountainside Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
New producer for me, and definitely worth investigating. Cool old world-esque nose with some cedar and cigar funk. My kind of wine. I'll have to seek more of this out.
New producer for me, and definitely worth investigating. Cool old world-esque nose with some cedar and cigar funk. My kind of wine. I'll have to seek more of this out.
Jan 1st, 2018
2010 Erba Cabernet Sauvignon is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon,7.5% Merlot,3.5% Cab Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, crafted by Denis Malbec - bless his soul - also known for Blankiet, owned by Paul Erba, all sourced from their mountain side vineyards ranging from 1100-1500 ft, on the peak next to Atlas Peak. 2010-2012 was Denis Malbec, and 2012-present is now Russell Bevan.
Beautiful wine for the value, and a bit of a sleeper! 2010 is still tight and young, and will attest time - will age like the best of mountain style wines.
Aromas of black plum skins, gravel dust, mashed blueberries and lavender, pencil box, espresso, black pepper, and leather. The pallet is dark, clean, and focused like St. Julien, but more fruit forward, exhibiting notes of casis, delicious red apple skins, dried cherries, bell pepper, clove, nutmeg, olive, smoked herbs, vanilla, and a bit of grippy tannin to the finish. For $90, this stuff is excellent. Can't wait to try the 2012 made by Russell Bevan! Paul Erba told me that he will be producing a single vineyard wine from Paul Erba's property next year as well! Glad to have this in my cellar.
2010 Erba Cabernet Sauvignon is 88% Cabernet Sauvignon,7.5% Merlot,3.5% Cab Franc and 1% Petit Verdot, crafted by Denis Malbec - bless his soul - also known for Blankiet, owned by Paul Erba, all sourced from their mountain side vineyards ranging from 1100-1500 ft, on the peak next to Atlas Peak. 2010-2012 was Denis Malbec, and 2012-present is now Russell Bevan.
Beautiful wine for the value, and a bit of a sleeper! 2010 is still tight and young, and will attest time - will age like the best of mountain style wines.
Aromas of black plum skins, gravel dust, mashed blueberries and lavender, pencil box, espresso, black pepper, and leather. The pallet is dark, clean, and focused like St. Julien, but more fruit forward, exhibiting notes of casis, delicious red apple skins, dried cherries, bell pepper, clove, nutmeg, olive, smoked herbs, vanilla, and a bit of grippy tannin to the finish. For $90, this stuff is excellent. Can't wait to try the 2012 made by Russell Bevan! Paul Erba told me that he will be producing a single vineyard wine from Paul Erba's property next year as well! Glad to have this in my cellar.
Well balanced . Nice smooth finish .
Well balanced . Nice smooth finish .
Jan 15th, 2020Excellent wine w prime rib. Dark berries and earthy richness. I was concerned that this might be over the hill, but was delighted by its brightness. 07 was and still is a remarkable vintage.
Excellent wine w prime rib. Dark berries and earthy richness. I was concerned that this might be over the hill, but was delighted by its brightness. 07 was and still is a remarkable vintage.
Jan 26th, 2019
2010, very nice blend. Definitely some cedar with a hint of chalk but more of big dark fruits, blackberry , plum, some cassis but a nice easy finish of plum. Easy going down with gripping but easy tannins.
2010, very nice blend. Definitely some cedar with a hint of chalk but more of big dark fruits, blackberry , plum, some cassis but a nice easy finish of plum. Easy going down with gripping but easy tannins.
Feb 9th, 2018
Great bold Syrah dark fruit but needs to rest but more or decant. Needs a burger, cheese or a good steak.
Great bold Syrah dark fruit but needs to rest but more or decant. Needs a burger, cheese or a good steak.
Jul 5th, 2016
Right out of the bottle, phenominal. 2007 vintage
Right out of the bottle, phenominal. 2007 vintage
Dec 23rd, 2015