Not often we have this. As @Carl Fischer suggested, its style straddles Napa and Bordeaux. Soft oak and maraschino cherries on the nose. The palate is nuanced, delineated and textured. Subtle blueberries mix with a hint of roasted coffee beans. A beautiful example that was elbowed out of the limelight by other great wines. Thank you @Carl Fischer for sharing this beauty.
Not often we have this. As @Carl Fischer suggested, its style straddles Napa and Bordeaux. Soft oak and maraschino cherries on the nose. The palate is nuanced, delineated and textured. Subtle blueberries mix with a hint of roasted coffee beans. A beautiful example that was elbowed out of the limelight by other great wines. Thank you @Carl Fischer for sharing this beauty.
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2018
Dark ruby red with lighter edges. Dark nose with layers of cocoa, a bit dirty, earthy and dark berries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Elegant palate with tons of dark notes. Layers of black cherries, cassis, dark earth and tobacco leaves. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022.
Dark ruby red with lighter edges. Dark nose with layers of cocoa, a bit dirty, earthy and dark berries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Elegant palate with tons of dark notes. Layers of black cherries, cassis, dark earth and tobacco leaves. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022.
1 person found it helpfulDec 2nd, 2018
2002, has the gravitas of some age. Elegant dark fruit, stone, mature tannins. New World meets Old.
2002, has the gravitas of some age. Elegant dark fruit, stone, mature tannins. New World meets Old.
Jul 27th, 2016
Your daily dose of unpopular opinions:
A little fruit, a lot of oak. Unbalanced and mediocre, which says a lot for one of the best vintages in the past 30 years.
Your daily dose of unpopular opinions:
A little fruit, a lot of oak. Unbalanced and mediocre, which says a lot for one of the best vintages in the past 30 years.
Jan 15th, 2023
Color is a tawny garnet with some decent bricking. Nose - subtle aromas of dark fruit and stewed meat. Scents of perfume cassis, black olives in balsamic vinegar and sandalwood follow. Taste - definitely brings this wine to a another level. Palate fills with black cherry cassis, tobacco spice and dark cocoa with smooth satiny tannins. A creamy luscious feel and well balanced adding to its long finish that lingers. A nice way to relax on a early Saturday evening.
Color is a tawny garnet with some decent bricking. Nose - subtle aromas of dark fruit and stewed meat. Scents of perfume cassis, black olives in balsamic vinegar and sandalwood follow. Taste - definitely brings this wine to a another level. Palate fills with black cherry cassis, tobacco spice and dark cocoa with smooth satiny tannins. A creamy luscious feel and well balanced adding to its long finish that lingers. A nice way to relax on a early Saturday evening.
Mar 6th, 2022
Decant for sediment(some chunky/fine sediment). A breathtaking tawny garnet color with some bricking. On the nose: old leather, wood spice, subtle baked plum, olives packed in balsamic, floral, and dirt. Taste: creamy, elegant, smooth satiny tannin medium body wine with black cherry, spice, cassis, tobacco, and an earthy cocoa long lingering finish. An extraordinary 20 year old Cali cab! YUM!
Decant for sediment(some chunky/fine sediment). A breathtaking tawny garnet color with some bricking. On the nose: old leather, wood spice, subtle baked plum, olives packed in balsamic, floral, and dirt. Taste: creamy, elegant, smooth satiny tannin medium body wine with black cherry, spice, cassis, tobacco, and an earthy cocoa long lingering finish. An extraordinary 20 year old Cali cab! YUM!
Mar 6th, 2022
Lots of air miles, fantastic. Haven't had it since we were engaged on 2004. Love you Katie! Happy new year!
Lots of air miles, fantastic. Haven't had it since we were engaged on 2004. Love you Katie! Happy new year!
Jan 1st, 2022
Napa Valley, California, USA
