Napa Valley, California, USA
Only 250 cases of this rare beast bottles were made and this is the first I've ever tasted; it will not be my last. The 2007 has a long life ahead of it but I do believe collectors will enjoy it at this moment; the reputation dictates a decade before opening and I gave it that +2 hours in a decanter and I'm very happy to have discovered this now...I will be looking for more. Some wines from the Napa Valley try to be too pretty and this wine is a monster that has been kissed by time and evolved into a very distinguished representative. The tannins are now approachable but there is a very unique and definitive structure here. a great wine to collect and a relative value inside of collectible Napa Valley Cabernet. This was my favorite of three fantastic cult cabs tasted blind at Gwen restaurant "best bottle" dinner hosted by wine LA on 2.8.17
Only 250 cases of this rare beast bottles were made and this is the first I've ever tasted; it will not be my last. The 2007 has a long life ahead of it but I do believe collectors will enjoy it at this moment; the reputation dictates a decade before opening and I gave it that +2 hours in a decanter and I'm very happy to have discovered this now...I will be looking for more. Some wines from the Napa Valley try to be too pretty and this wine is a monster that has been kissed by time and evolved into a very distinguished representative. The tannins are now approachable but there is a very unique and definitive structure here. a great wine to collect and a relative value inside of collectible Napa Valley Cabernet. This was my favorite of three fantastic cult cabs tasted blind at Gwen restaurant "best bottle" dinner hosted by wine LA on 2.8.17
Feb 9th, 2017My favorite wine of the day. it showed better today than the '02 Madrona and '09 Dana Estate Lotus
My favorite wine of the day. it showed better today than the '02 Madrona and '09 Dana Estate Lotus
Oct 20th, 2014Damnnnn!!! Beauty, balance, purity and terroir. Proof that great Napa cab based wine doesn't have to be BIG. Brilliant.
Damnnnn!!! Beauty, balance, purity and terroir. Proof that great Napa cab based wine doesn't have to be BIG. Brilliant.
Jul 11th, 2013
Double decanted for 8 hours prior to drinking. Absolutely stunning! Blew us away.
Double decanted for 8 hours prior to drinking. Absolutely stunning! Blew us away.
Jan 3rd, 2018wow. fantastic now. still with a lot of fruit.
wow. fantastic now. still with a lot of fruit.
Apr 11th, 2016
Ultra rich. Fruit was a tiny bit stewed
Ultra rich. Fruit was a tiny bit stewed
Feb 8th, 2016Garnet red rum, sage and earth notes on the nose. Medium tannins with smoke and leather finish.
Garnet red rum, sage and earth notes on the nose. Medium tannins with smoke and leather finish.
Dec 25th, 2015
Incredibly chalky intense.....way too early, but amazing wine....can't wait to drink this in 10 years
Incredibly chalky intense.....way too early, but amazing wine....can't wait to drink this in 10 years
Feb 1st, 2015
