Hunnicutt
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Oh yeah - expectations were subdued even though I really like Kirk Venge (winemaker) and Justin Stephens who learned his craft from one of my favorite wineries DR Stephens
That said, this blew me away - like a spectator at gran prix race as race flies by at 200+ mph and you say wow
what is there not to like
Just beautiful deep purplish red color - rich deep with texture you tell is there but cannot really see - decanted for two hours but seriously great first sip - really tasty - made your entire mouth feel special - later the taste just got better and better - just taste and you say awe - full of supple bright cherries and blueberries which go from front to mid palate with tannins that just balance the fruit nicely - nice structure and balance - the finish was special and loooooong
Then let's not forget the smell - I really need to describe as best I can - notes of berries and dark cassis dance all in the glass with layers of complexities that my nose was smiling as well as my mouth - but make no mistake - there a big bold beautiful beast within this bottle
Drink now and for 10 plus years as it will get better - end of bottle smiles were noticeable and not hard to see - really think this is special and highly recommended
Oh yeah - expectations were subdued even though I really like Kirk Venge (winemaker) and Justin Stephens who learned his craft from one of my favorite wineries DR Stephens
That said, this blew me away - like a spectator at gran prix race as race flies by at 200+ mph and you say wow
what is there not to like
Just beautiful deep purplish red color - rich deep with texture you tell is there but cannot really see - decanted for two hours but seriously great first sip - really tasty - made your entire mouth feel special - later the taste just got better and better - just taste and you say awe - full of supple bright cherries and blueberries which go from front to mid palate with tannins that just balance the fruit nicely - nice structure and balance - the finish was special and loooooong
Then let's not forget the smell - I really need to describe as best I can - notes of berries and dark cassis dance all in the glass with layers of complexities that my nose was smiling as well as my mouth - but make no mistake - there a big bold beautiful beast within this bottle
Drink now and for 10 plus years as it will get better - end of bottle smiles were noticeable and not hard to see - really think this is special and highly recommended
Magnum. Another one I need to have again earlier in the night not after 27 bottles tasted! Haha.
Magnum. Another one I need to have again earlier in the night not after 27 bottles tasted! Haha.
Jun 4th, 2017
This is the drift rows single vineyard cab (oakville 88 vineyard). Virtual tasting with Justin and Andrew. They made this different than the typical hunnicutt big and rich style. They picked a little earlier for a more ageworthy balanced wine. Nice minerality and dark cherry. 93-94+. Would like to see this in 10 years but you can drink it now with a decant.
This is the drift rows single vineyard cab (oakville 88 vineyard). Virtual tasting with Justin and Andrew. They made this different than the typical hunnicutt big and rich style. They picked a little earlier for a more ageworthy balanced wine. Nice minerality and dark cherry. 93-94+. Would like to see this in 10 years but you can drink it now with a decant.
Apr 11th, 2020
@Delectable please add Hunnicutt Drift Rows.
Bright, ruby red. Promising nose. Full body. Prominent tannins throughout, but you get a sense of the fruit hiding behind the tannins as they poke out at different points. Mid way through you get plum and blackberry. Ends with cherry note. This needs time, but I liked it.
@Delectable please add Hunnicutt Drift Rows.
Bright, ruby red. Promising nose. Full body. Prominent tannins throughout, but you get a sense of the fruit hiding behind the tannins as they poke out at different points. Mid way through you get plum and blackberry. Ends with cherry note. This needs time, but I liked it.
Really deep dark velvet fruit. Fantastic
Really deep dark velvet fruit. Fantastic
Dec 15th, 2019
Drank with golf buddies. Quite nice
Drank with golf buddies. Quite nice
Oct 8th, 2017