Just an excellent example of old school mountain Cabernet. Wonderful balance, minerals, bramble fruit and still good grip. Winner.
Just an excellent example of old school mountain Cabernet. Wonderful balance, minerals, bramble fruit and still good grip. Winner.
Mar 16th, 2019
Surprise of evening, still drinking great. Opened up with perfumed aromatics, decent body and structure
Surprise of evening, still drinking great. Opened up with perfumed aromatics, decent body and structure
Oct 29th, 2014
Hesitant to post this. So good, so affordable, and so off the radar. Pay no attention to the rating: this wine is terrible.
Hesitant to post this. So good, so affordable, and so off the radar. Pay no attention to the rating: this wine is terrible.
Dec 24th, 2012
In formidable shape, wrapping up its third decade. The nose is striking. Smooth on the palate, tannins resolved, tertiary characteristics. Still enough fruit and acidity to keep it fresh. Cork was impeccable. Double decanted, modest amount of sediment. Winemaker’s comments: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, Bates’ Ranch. Dusty, earthy, aromatic cedar, berry bouquet. Elegant, rich, bright fruit flavor balanced with soft tannins. Unfined and unfiltered. 774 cases produced. Bottled November, 1993
In formidable shape, wrapping up its third decade. The nose is striking. Smooth on the palate, tannins resolved, tertiary characteristics. Still enough fruit and acidity to keep it fresh. Cork was impeccable. Double decanted, modest amount of sediment. Winemaker’s comments: 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, Bates’ Ranch. Dusty, earthy, aromatic cedar, berry bouquet. Elegant, rich, bright fruit flavor balanced with soft tannins. Unfined and unfiltered. 774 cases produced. Bottled November, 1993
Jun 7th, 2021
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
