A blend of 62% Cab Sauv , 20% Cab Franc, 10% Petit Verdot & 8% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark red fruits, cigar-box spice, floral and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of licorice, pepper and smoky spice. Fine tannins, integrating well with oak, good overall balance, long finish ending with fruit and toasty oak. Good now, still has aging potential.
A blend of 62% Cab Sauv , 20% Cab Franc, 10% Petit Verdot & 8% Merlot, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe dark red fruits, cigar-box spice, floral and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with notes of licorice, pepper and smoky spice. Fine tannins, integrating well with oak, good overall balance, long finish ending with fruit and toasty oak. Good now, still has aging potential.
Oct 6th, 2020
From the wayback machine. Left off where we started! Still packing punch. Tannins still present. Blackberry, effervescent, currents of eucalyptus, lavender and tea bag spices. Can Franc shining through.
From the wayback machine. Left off where we started! Still packing punch. Tannins still present. Blackberry, effervescent, currents of eucalyptus, lavender and tea bag spices. Can Franc shining through.
Jun 28th, 2019
The CF shines here. Dark cherry, saddle leather, wet tobacco leaf and herbal overtones. CVV always delivers at a reasonable price point.
The CF shines here. Dark cherry, saddle leather, wet tobacco leaf and herbal overtones. CVV always delivers at a reasonable price point.
Nov 29th, 2017
Drinking beautifully at this age. Rich red fruit is luscious but in balance with its secondary flavors of savory herbs, vanilla, clove. Acid and tannins have mellowed and are in harmony. Very very nice.
Drinking beautifully at this age. Rich red fruit is luscious but in balance with its secondary flavors of savory herbs, vanilla, clove. Acid and tannins have mellowed and are in harmony. Very very nice.
Nov 11th, 2017
The best of the portfolio in my opinion. Intense structure but has high end polish. Will need time to come around but this has excellent stuffing. Almost can mistake this for great Left Bank Bordeaux.
The best of the portfolio in my opinion. Intense structure but has high end polish. Will need time to come around but this has excellent stuffing. Almost can mistake this for great Left Bank Bordeaux.
Oct 1st, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
