'97 and was drinking great, right in its prime but should hold for several more years.
'97 and was drinking great, right in its prime but should hold for several more years.
Oct 15th, 2017
Sa-tannic beast! Still a total monster, though there's not much fruit left. Dry, dusty finish.
Sa-tannic beast! Still a total monster, though there's not much fruit left. Dry, dusty finish.
1 person found it helpfulMay 20th, 2016
In a blind tasting, there is NO WAY I would have guessed this one was a 97. Tastes like an 08 or 09. Very youthful fruit. Diamond Mountain fruit, very dark, smoky almost, with a nice leathery note. This wine in the middle is good black fruit with a hint of age towards the back. This is the only indication that this wine is aging. The finish is still stiff tannin, youthful oak. Nice and balanced wine. Great structure. This one will hold another 5-10 years.
In a blind tasting, there is NO WAY I would have guessed this one was a 97. Tastes like an 08 or 09. Very youthful fruit. Diamond Mountain fruit, very dark, smoky almost, with a nice leathery note. This wine in the middle is good black fruit with a hint of age towards the back. This is the only indication that this wine is aging. The finish is still stiff tannin, youthful oak. Nice and balanced wine. Great structure. This one will hold another 5-10 years.
Jul 1st, 2017
Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
