Melting into its perfect frame, everything is just right in this sublime gem. Strawberry compote and layers of light cassis, bridle leather. So much going on but likely a bit past its peak. Beautiful.
Melting into its perfect frame, everything is just right in this sublime gem. Strawberry compote and layers of light cassis, bridle leather. So much going on but likely a bit past its peak. Beautiful.
Sep 23rd, 2021
Rare, meaty, bloody delicious.
Rare, meaty, bloody delicious.
1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2014
Tasted along side of the '98 Insignia and '97 Dalla Valle. Congrats to the Araujo, the winner! Jammy dark fruit structure starting to weaken (as was the case with all three). The nose was complex w/ dark fruits, licorice and herbal notes.
Tasted along side of the '98 Insignia and '97 Dalla Valle. Congrats to the Araujo, the winner! Jammy dark fruit structure starting to weaken (as was the case with all three). The nose was complex w/ dark fruits, licorice and herbal notes.
Feb 24th, 2017
Fruity, cinnamon, sage, mild oak, very good
Fruity, cinnamon, sage, mild oak, very good
May 26th, 2016
A really lovely bottling from this difficult vintage. Decanted for 30 minutes. #araujo #eiselevineyard
May 22nd, 2016
Fantastic seminar today with Antoine Donnedieu
Fantastic seminar today with Antoine Donnedieu
Sep 28th, 2015
Questionable storage, still enjoyable
Questionable storage, still enjoyable
Aug 21st, 2015
Sublime
Jun 26th, 2015
Very pretty classic California cabernet, pure fruit with just a touch of pyrazines with air bringing complexity, it could use a little more structure but is otherwise in a very good place.
Very pretty classic California cabernet, pure fruit with just a touch of pyrazines with air bringing complexity, it could use a little more structure but is otherwise in a very good place.
Nov 15th, 2018
Ok
Aug 25th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
