From a 1/2 corovined bottle tapped six months ago - first glass unimpressed - then it blew open to great fruit, lively acid and just a downright nice drink of classic CS.
From a 1/2 corovined bottle tapped six months ago - first glass unimpressed - then it blew open to great fruit, lively acid and just a downright nice drink of classic CS.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Always a treat. I called 99 Montelena Estate.
Always a treat. I called 99 Montelena Estate.
Feb 9th, 2017
from mag - killer blue fruit extraction & violet aromatics - took an hour at least
from mag - killer blue fruit extraction & violet aromatics - took an hour at least
Nov 9th, 2015
Delicious and going strong, a fun cellular find
Delicious and going strong, a fun cellular find
Jan 1st, 2014
Very nice!
Aug 26th, 2017
20 years and going strong, beautiful aromatics
20 years and going strong, beautiful aromatics
Feb 18th, 2017
Beautifully aged. Doesn't taste like typical Napa cab. Probably close to its peak and will be great for another 5-7 years without a problem. Liked it!!
Beautifully aged. Doesn't taste like typical Napa cab. Probably close to its peak and will be great for another 5-7 years without a problem. Liked it!!
Oct 30th, 2016
Magnum 1997 Spottswoode CS. Second wine for D fam dinner at Tap. Unfortunately, we think it was stored incorrectly and was not as we had hoped it might be.
Magnum 1997 Spottswoode CS. Second wine for D fam dinner at Tap. Unfortunately, we think it was stored incorrectly and was not as we had hoped it might be.
Sep 25th, 2016
Well balance start followed by a smooth finish. Held up to extra cellar time.
Well balance start followed by a smooth finish. Held up to extra cellar time.
Aug 28th, 2016
Lovely red colour with sweet oak and vanilla on the nose. Still has enough fruit flavors where you can taste the balance and elegance of dark cherries and blueberries. I've opened up older vintages that have just not held up and surprisingly this one is still going. I don't think it gets any better, still pretty awesome.
Lovely red colour with sweet oak and vanilla on the nose. Still has enough fruit flavors where you can taste the balance and elegance of dark cherries and blueberries. I've opened up older vintages that have just not held up and surprisingly this one is still going. I don't think it gets any better, still pretty awesome.
Apr 10th, 2016
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
