Louer Family St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

The individual components are all there, but the oak treatment is not aligned with the fruit profile. Way to much wood on the nose and palate. Winemaker snatched defeat from the jaws of victory here.

Bold berry forward. Tannins still biting. Needed some time to find its profile.

I like this. Old school. Bright nose. Lots of classic graphite. Drips with vibrant sour black fruit.

Costco bargain - but no so good with candy corn

Last wine I had from R+R was their 08 Howell Cab when they came to the Fort Worth Club back in 2012 as a part of the Taste of Howell Mountain. This wine most certainly didn't disappoint. Deep, dark maroon pour. Concentrated ripe blackberry and fleshy nose. The entry is acidic, fruit was more concentrated blackberry preserves. Middle is a touch smoky. Finish is toasted tannin, moderately acidic, yet surprisingly rounded. Nice wine. 2013 was rated 95 I believe. This one I would probably put a little lower than that.

@Ryan Mitchell My recommendation!

Very nice and balanced

Never had this before. 2 hour decant. Deep dark berries. Brown sugar. Really enjoy this wine

Thanks to Drake Sneed for the bottle! First time trying. Needed more open time (my fault), but would love to try again in a few years time.

Smooth, a touch of chocolate. The 2013 Napa vintage continues to impress.