Hunnicutt
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Drank 9/27/18 at a tasting event. Tasting pour.
Nose of ripe black fruit with a touch of oak Similar palate. Nice structure. Long finish
4/22/8/4/4 +50 = 92 pts
Drank 9/27/18 at a tasting event. Tasting pour.
Nose of ripe black fruit with a touch of oak Similar palate. Nice structure. Long finish
4/22/8/4/4 +50 = 92 pts
Lush and juicy...great expression of ‘15 and look forward to more in the future!
Lush and juicy...great expression of ‘15 and look forward to more in the future!
Jun 16th, 2018
This is excellent - exceeding my expectations- decanted for three hours - still tastes young / this can rest 5 years easy
Big bold beautiful - color was gorgeous- taste was really intoxicating- taste was like driving a sports car with accelerating speeds of goodness - my palette was delighted - the longevity of the finish was amazing
All smiles tonight
This is excellent - exceeding my expectations- decanted for three hours - still tastes young / this can rest 5 years easy
Big bold beautiful - color was gorgeous- taste was really intoxicating- taste was like driving a sports car with accelerating speeds of goodness - my palette was delighted - the longevity of the finish was amazing
All smiles tonight
On the nose, steeped tea style fruits. Lots of soft French oak. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, Thompson raisins, cherries, strawberries, vanilla, subtle cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dark rich soils, anise, violets, dark red florals and blue flowers.
The body is just full with dark, tarry, sticky tannins. Structure is sound but not huge. The tension is firm and the length & balance are nice all of framed nicely in a good presence of French oak. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, Thompson raisins, cherries, strawberries, vanilla, subtle cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dry stone, crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry tobacco leaf, dry brush, dark rich soils, anise, violets, dark red florals and blue flowers. Nice round acidity. The finish is well balanced, elegant but needs 6-8 years in bottle to truly impress. This just missed 94 because I lean a little conservative on young reds.
Photos of; Hunnicutt, their old Phonograph in the tasting room that reminds me of a similar one I had as kid, beautiful Hunnicutt grapes ready for harvest and their tasting room and grounds.
On the nose, steeped tea style fruits. Lots of soft French oak. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, Thompson raisins, cherries, strawberries, vanilla, subtle cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dark rich soils, anise, violets, dark red florals and blue flowers.
The body is just full with dark, tarry, sticky tannins. Structure is sound but not huge. The tension is firm and the length & balance are nice all of framed nicely in a good presence of French oak. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, Thompson raisins, cherries, strawberries, vanilla, subtle cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, dry stone, crushed rocks, limestone minerals, dry tobacco leaf, dry brush, dark rich soils, anise, violets, dark red florals and blue flowers. Nice round acidity. The finish is well balanced, elegant but needs 6-8 years in bottle to truly impress. This just missed 94 because I lean a little conservative on young reds.
Photos of; Hunnicutt, their old Phonograph in the tasting room that reminds me of a similar one I had as kid, beautiful Hunnicutt grapes ready for harvest and their tasting room and grounds.
Pop n poured this. More merlot than usual this year and that is not a bad thing (merlot is farella). It's interesting because most 2013s and 2015s I would say will age better than 14, but hunnicutt's 13/15s should be drank before the 14.
Pop n poured this. More merlot than usual this year and that is not a bad thing (merlot is farella). It's interesting because most 2013s and 2015s I would say will age better than 14, but hunnicutt's 13/15s should be drank before the 14.
1 person found it helpfulOct 15th, 2017After 3 hrs decant this was peaking. Huge sweet fruit and spice on the nose at opening but this turns into something special. Full body, opulent, neverending dark fruit, and medium + finish. This and the quivet napa are amazing cabs for 60 bucks and under. 94/95pts
After 3 hrs decant this was peaking. Huge sweet fruit and spice on the nose at opening but this turns into something special. Full body, opulent, neverending dark fruit, and medium + finish. This and the quivet napa are amazing cabs for 60 bucks and under. 94/95pts
1 person found it helpfulJul 14th, 2016
Drinks like a more expensive napa cab.
Drinks like a more expensive napa cab.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2016Very fruity for Cab Sav. Delicious. Definitely will have again!!
Very fruity for Cab Sav. Delicious. Definitely will have again!!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2016Peppery at first. Opens up beautifully to a spicy bold wine.
Peppery at first. Opens up beautifully to a spicy bold wine.
1 person found it helpfulDec 3rd, 2015
Dark fruit and toasted oaky vanilla - this is a monster!!
Dark fruit and toasted oaky vanilla - this is a monster!!
Oct 29th, 2016