Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a yummy one.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Still very young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, spices, tobacco, coffee, peppercorn and light earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Another great wine from Mike Smith. Spicy, rich and extracted. Very tasty.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
This 6 year old, from the great 2016 vintage, will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$125.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a yummy one.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Still very young, but already enjoyable, even by itself.
Full bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing black fruits with cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, spices, tobacco, coffee, peppercorn and light earth.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
Another great wine from Mike Smith. Spicy, rich and extracted. Very tasty.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
This 6 year old, from the great 2016 vintage, will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 22 months.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$125.
Lives up to its George III pedigree but needs a few hours of air to really show its stuff
Lives up to its George III pedigree but needs a few hours of air to really show its stuff
2 people found it helpfulJun 4th, 2015
Another winner! Italian night on the beach!
Another winner! Italian night on the beach!
1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2018
Nice plush dark fruits, baking spices, lengthy finish.
Nice plush dark fruits, baking spices, lengthy finish.
1 person found it helpfulDec 28th, 2017
Third Vintage of this #cabernetsaugvinon #wine I've had and the consistency is again spot on. Tasted almost five hours after opened and still tight.
Closed aromas leaning towards cassis and blackberries. Fine, focused and extremely pure texture. Smooth finish with espresso and bitter cocoa. Definitely early, this wine will age for awhile. Lives up to top tier Rutherford quality.
Opened 3/3/16
Third Vintage of this #cabernetsaugvinon #wine I've had and the consistency is again spot on. Tasted almost five hours after opened and still tight.
Closed aromas leaning towards cassis and blackberries. Fine, focused and extremely pure texture. Smooth finish with espresso and bitter cocoa. Definitely early, this wine will age for awhile. Lives up to top tier Rutherford quality.
Opened 3/3/16
Incredibly pure. Gorgeous focus. I was very impressed, even at this young age.
Incredibly pure. Gorgeous focus. I was very impressed, even at this young age.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2016
Best Mike Smith value out there. Rutherford GIII. Nice. Needs some time but a bargain.
Best Mike Smith value out there. Rutherford GIII. Nice. Needs some time but a bargain.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2015
@Paul T @Martin G Rivard @Neal Schaffer @Vanessa D @Jacqueline @Jim Trobaugh @Terri Walker @Bill Bender @Ron R @Eric Shanks @TheSkip I want to make sure that I follow the notes on this one. 1 hour decant and McDonalds @Paul T do I have it right??????
@Paul T @Martin G Rivard @Neal Schaffer @Vanessa D @Jacqueline @Jim Trobaugh @Terri Walker @Bill Bender @Ron R @Eric Shanks @TheSkip I want to make sure that I follow the notes on this one. 1 hour decant and McDonalds @Paul T do I have it right??????
Jan 30th, 2017Backberry, subtle fennel, cedar and hints of green pepper and olive near the end. Lots of tannins. Tasted best on day three with food. I will hold off for now on the others. Should do well.
Backberry, subtle fennel, cedar and hints of green pepper and olive near the end. Lots of tannins. Tasted best on day three with food. I will hold off for now on the others. Should do well.
Dec 22nd, 2015
