Antica (Antinori)
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
My first American Antinori, the name of the wine is the combination of the the words Antinori and California. This CS from the lovely 2012 vintage is delicious and elegant. It has a deep purple color, lovely aromas of black current, blueberries, spice, mint, chocolate and cherries, full elegant body, with smooth round tannins, lively balanced acidity and a long pleasant finish. Elegant, well crafted and surprisingly approachable and enjoyable despite the young age. My score 88, drink to 2022
My first American Antinori, the name of the wine is the combination of the the words Antinori and California. This CS from the lovely 2012 vintage is delicious and elegant. It has a deep purple color, lovely aromas of black current, blueberries, spice, mint, chocolate and cherries, full elegant body, with smooth round tannins, lively balanced acidity and a long pleasant finish. Elegant, well crafted and surprisingly approachable and enjoyable despite the young age. My score 88, drink to 2022
2 people found it helpfulMar 12th, 2016Not overly ripe, balanced. Refreshing.
Not overly ripe, balanced. Refreshing.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2016Fom the Antinori Atlas Peak estate. 1800 feet ( 500 m.) altitude. Obvious wood and earthy flavours tend to overwhelm the fruit. Good fruit in the mouth, not the most elegant wine but with a certain rustic charm. 2012 vintage. Abv. 14,1%.
Fom the Antinori Atlas Peak estate. 1800 feet ( 500 m.) altitude. Obvious wood and earthy flavours tend to overwhelm the fruit. Good fruit in the mouth, not the most elegant wine but with a certain rustic charm. 2012 vintage. Abv. 14,1%.
May 10th, 2017Earthy, big, herbal, yet still very distinctively Italian. Love. VDay gift from Adam. Love.
Earthy, big, herbal, yet still very distinctively Italian. Love. VDay gift from Adam. Love.
Feb 18th, 2017Black cherry and blueberry, sage, cedar and loam, with a tinge of smoke and 72% cacao. Tight and compact. Has an old school, mountain feel too it.
Black cherry and blueberry, sage, cedar and loam, with a tinge of smoke and 72% cacao. Tight and compact. Has an old school, mountain feel too it.
Jul 7th, 2016yeah... Antinori knows what they're doing. clearly. Set up shop halfway across the world and nailed it again. Deep black cherry on the nose, integrated oak in the palate. Big and plentiful. Delicious!
yeah... Antinori knows what they're doing. clearly. Set up shop halfway across the world and nailed it again. Deep black cherry on the nose, integrated oak in the palate. Big and plentiful. Delicious!
Dec 29th, 2014