A bit brickish in appearance. The vintage definitely shows on the nose, damp forest floor, purplish flowers like lilac or lavender, truffles, a little green and red berries. Nicely layered. Medium tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Beefed up with some air. Needs a healthy decant but has some notes of cherries, cedar, spices and a bit of earthiness. Drink till 2026.
A bit brickish in appearance. The vintage definitely shows on the nose, damp forest floor, purplish flowers like lilac or lavender, truffles, a little green and red berries. Nicely layered. Medium tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Beefed up with some air. Needs a healthy decant but has some notes of cherries, cedar, spices and a bit of earthiness. Drink till 2026.
Mar 18th, 2018
Big fruit forward, yet well balanced and structured. This is an amazing wine that improves by the minute.
Big fruit forward, yet well balanced and structured. This is an amazing wine that improves by the minute.
Sep 25th, 2016
Nice representation of a Rutherford cab with dust, tar, and integrated fruit. Soft tannins are still present and the wine can be consumed immediately upon opening the bottle.
Nice representation of a Rutherford cab with dust, tar, and integrated fruit. Soft tannins are still present and the wine can be consumed immediately upon opening the bottle.
Jul 25th, 2020
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
