Bright, full, deep ruby. Very sexy, musky nose conveys liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of black fruits, licorice, menthol and minerals; a faint leesy quality adds nuance without distracting from the fruit. Plush, sweet, highly concentrated and seamless; this wine was a bit strict in the early going but today it really captures the creamy side of this vintage. Perhaps most impressive on the slowly building finish, which features suave tannins and a firming touch of graphite minerality. Really expands on the palate with air. Utterly delicious today but capable of holding for at least another decade. (14.8% alcohol) (Stephen tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
Bright, full, deep ruby. Very sexy, musky nose conveys liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of black fruits, licorice, menthol and minerals; a faint leesy quality adds nuance without distracting from the fruit. Plush, sweet, highly concentrated and seamless; this wine was a bit strict in the early going but today it really captures the creamy side of this vintage. Perhaps most impressive on the slowly building finish, which features suave tannins and a firming touch of graphite minerality. Really expands on the palate with air. Utterly delicious today but capable of holding for at least another decade. (14.8% alcohol) (Stephen tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)
Aug 29th, 2019
Ripe (as in VERY ripe), jammy and not my thing any longer.
This will have plenty of fans in the "RMP camp".
I'm much preferring what Austin P. as head winemaker has been making the last few vintages.
Ripe (as in VERY ripe), jammy and not my thing any longer.
This will have plenty of fans in the "RMP camp".
I'm much preferring what Austin P. as head winemaker has been making the last few vintages.
Jan 22nd, 2017
The label was a wine-stained earthquake memory, but the wine was outstanding. A great winery.
The label was a wine-stained earthquake memory, but the wine was outstanding. A great winery.
Dec 26th, 2014
Blackcurrant, oak, and cedar...classic
Blackcurrant, oak, and cedar...classic
Nov 25th, 2014
No surprises, just black, round, powerful tantalizing cabernet with all the bells and whistles. Loved the oak on this puppy. Well executed and obviously made with a ton of love.
No surprises, just black, round, powerful tantalizing cabernet with all the bells and whistles. Loved the oak on this puppy. Well executed and obviously made with a ton of love.
Dec 3rd, 2013
Dark fruit supported by softened tannins, toasted vanilla, and charcoal. Beautiful balance. A young wine but an enjoyable glass already.
Dark fruit supported by softened tannins, toasted vanilla, and charcoal. Beautiful balance. A young wine but an enjoyable glass already.
Jun 15th, 2024
Napa Valley, California, USA
