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Krupp Brothers

The Doctor Napa Valley Red Blend

9.3124 ratings
9.220 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Onion

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Matt Sterr
9.2

Tempranillo, CF, CS, Malbec and PV. Raspberry, black cherry, anise and clove. Creamy texture, well-integrated tannins.

Tempranillo, CF, CS, Malbec and PV. Raspberry, black cherry, anise and clove. Creamy texture, well-integrated tannins.

Feb 8th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine
9.3

A dream of 2 brothers, in 1999, Jan and Bart founded Krupp Brothers, producing their first vintage: a Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of a blends 36% Tempranillo with red Bordeaux varieties. Deep red with ripe berry aromas, some herbs and licorice notes. On the palate, blackberry and sweet cherry flavors with notes of cacao and espresso. Approachable tannins but this needs long term aging. Lingering rich finish.

A dream of 2 brothers, in 1999, Jan and Bart founded Krupp Brothers, producing their first vintage: a Cabernet Sauvignon. A blend of a blends 36% Tempranillo with red Bordeaux varieties. Deep red with ripe berry aromas, some herbs and licorice notes. On the palate, blackberry and sweet cherry flavors with notes of cacao and espresso. Approachable tannins but this needs long term aging. Lingering rich finish.

2 people found it helpfulMay 15th, 2018
Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

9.2

This may be the most interesting vintage of The Doctor to date with 12% Sangiovese added to the blend. It helps lift otherwise dark and brooding varietals like Tempranillo. Paired beautifully with Christmas beef tenderloin!

This may be the most interesting vintage of The Doctor to date with 12% Sangiovese added to the blend. It helps lift otherwise dark and brooding varietals like Tempranillo. Paired beautifully with Christmas beef tenderloin!

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2017
Shay A
9.2

Tonight was the 38th Big Taste of Fort Worth in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great wines and phenomenal food pairings. Went through about 25 wines tonight, so I'm only highlighting my favorites.

I've had this once before (visited them back in 2015, beautiful tour up at Stagecoach) and forgot how nice this Tempranillo is. Napa style Tempranillo is a nice change of pace from having lots of TX Tempranillo here. Tannins are nicely integrated...felt extremely balanced. Nothing was hot about it.

Tonight was the 38th Big Taste of Fort Worth in honor of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Great wines and phenomenal food pairings. Went through about 25 wines tonight, so I'm only highlighting my favorites.

I've had this once before (visited them back in 2015, beautiful tour up at Stagecoach) and forgot how nice this Tempranillo is. Napa style Tempranillo is a nice change of pace from having lots of TX Tempranillo here. Tannins are nicely integrated...felt extremely balanced. Nothing was hot about it.

1 person found it helpfulApr 10th, 2017
Jeff Collins

Owner Peabody's Wine & Beer Merchants and Benchmark Provisions

9.1

This is 44% Tempranillo and this vintage has 12% Sangiovese which has lifted the acid. It's a nice blend.

This is 44% Tempranillo and this vintage has 12% Sangiovese which has lifted the acid. It's a nice blend.

1 person found it helpfulMar 29th, 2017
Steven Foster

Wine buyer Belmont Wine Exchange

9.3

Oh my god. Had to retry since a year ago. This really rounded out beautifully on a kitchen sink wine. Literally everything good in the new world thrown in and really showed spectacularly. Nice spice profile from Tempranillo with plenty of petit Verdot and Syrah robustness. Love the doctor!!

Oh my god. Had to retry since a year ago. This really rounded out beautifully on a kitchen sink wine. Literally everything good in the new world thrown in and really showed spectacularly. Nice spice profile from Tempranillo with plenty of petit Verdot and Syrah robustness. Love the doctor!!

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2015
Greg Giere
9.0

Young, but delicious.

Young, but delicious.

Feb 19th, 2014
Adam Dromi
9.9

Did someone call the doctor? Great wine as well.

Did someone call the doctor? Great wine as well.

Jan 27th, 2014
Stephen F Laga MD
9.3

2016 vintage of the The Doctor. Deep purple Cherries, earthy. Very smooth. No aftertaste.

2016 vintage of the The Doctor. Deep purple Cherries, earthy. Very smooth. No aftertaste.

Feb 20th, 2022
Gabby
9.4

Named after dr Krupp. Blend cab Tempranillo so supposedly there is white and black pepper on top of the regular cab and some black fruits. Vanilla chocolate coffee black fruits on the nose, and you get a spice kick at the end!

Named after dr Krupp. Blend cab Tempranillo so supposedly there is white and black pepper on top of the regular cab and some black fruits. Vanilla chocolate coffee black fruits on the nose, and you get a spice kick at the end!

Nov 19th, 2021