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St. Eden Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.
Compared to the 2012 Quella it was next to, this was much darker in style. Scorched blue and black fruit, sandalwood, plums and mocha on the nose. Copious amounts of dark chocolate and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the palate wrapped in a silky and slightly dusty profile. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab.
After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.
Compared to the 2012 Quella it was next to, this was much darker in style. Scorched blue and black fruit, sandalwood, plums and mocha on the nose. Copious amounts of dark chocolate and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the palate wrapped in a silky and slightly dusty profile. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab.
Ok so this is a big boy. Following the Rousseau isn’t fair, but big bright ripe raspberries blended with deep dark chocolate. Elegant and rolling tannins. This is California Cab at its best. Again - not fair to rate this after the big R
Ok so this is a big boy. Following the Rousseau isn’t fair, but big bright ripe raspberries blended with deep dark chocolate. Elegant and rolling tannins. This is California Cab at its best. Again - not fair to rate this after the big R
Jun 12th, 2019
Dark ruby red. A bit closed initially but unwinds in the glass to offer cassis, black cherry, mint, violets, dusty cedar, and Christmas spice. On the palate it’s medium bodied with medium concentration of fruit, tannins of a fine, powdery texture, and good length. Sourced from an 11 acre vineyard just north of Oakville planted 100 % to Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV. $450.
Dark ruby red. A bit closed initially but unwinds in the glass to offer cassis, black cherry, mint, violets, dusty cedar, and Christmas spice. On the palate it’s medium bodied with medium concentration of fruit, tannins of a fine, powdery texture, and good length. Sourced from an 11 acre vineyard just north of Oakville planted 100 % to Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% ABV. $450.
Nov 23rd, 2018Bright blue and black fruit with hints of cinnamon. Rounder softer structure than the Pluribus with higher tones.
Bright blue and black fruit with hints of cinnamon. Rounder softer structure than the Pluribus with higher tones.
1 person found it helpfulMay 19th, 2016
12' Blown away! Another level of wine!!
12' Blown away! Another level of wine!!
Oct 21st, 2016
Yowza! Ka-bang. This is like a nitro fueled funny car out of the blocks at Raceway Park! Dark and weighty. Bursting with ripe fruit and medium grip.
Yowza! Ka-bang. This is like a nitro fueled funny car out of the blocks at Raceway Park! Dark and weighty. Bursting with ripe fruit and medium grip.
Dec 26th, 2022Deep dark colored. Thick. Abundant alcohol on the nose. Races out quickly. Plenty of dark berry fruit. Lingers nicely. Lots of oomph and a very good bottle. Not much nuance - however ample pleasant (but raw) Cabernet Sauvignon.
Deep dark colored. Thick. Abundant alcohol on the nose. Races out quickly. Plenty of dark berry fruit. Lingers nicely. Lots of oomph and a very good bottle. Not much nuance - however ample pleasant (but raw) Cabernet Sauvignon.
Mar 7th, 2021