Araujo Estate
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The 35 acre Eisele Vineyard has an interesting history, named after its original owners. Originally planted in the 19th Century, the Vineyard became recognised as a special terroir when Ridge and then Joseph Phelps purchased grapes to craft rich complex wines. In 1990 Bart and Daphne Araujo purchased the Vineyard located southeast of Calistoga st the foot of the Palisades Mountains. The wine is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French Oak barrels for 22 months. The wine is very dark crimson - amazing for its age. Aromas of Cassis Blackberry with touch of mint which became more apparent with time in Decanter. On the palate Rich profound and concentrated but held in balance finishing with silky supple Tannins. The oak has melded seamlessly. I see from the label they have used Bordeaux based Oenologist Michel Rolland who consults to wineries around the world. Not unlike Quilceda Creek in my limited USA experience. A joy to drink with 5 to 8 more years of great drinking left in it.
The 35 acre Eisele Vineyard has an interesting history, named after its original owners. Originally planted in the 19th Century, the Vineyard became recognised as a special terroir when Ridge and then Joseph Phelps purchased grapes to craft rich complex wines. In 1990 Bart and Daphne Araujo purchased the Vineyard located southeast of Calistoga st the foot of the Palisades Mountains. The wine is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French Oak barrels for 22 months. The wine is very dark crimson - amazing for its age. Aromas of Cassis Blackberry with touch of mint which became more apparent with time in Decanter. On the palate Rich profound and concentrated but held in balance finishing with silky supple Tannins. The oak has melded seamlessly. I see from the label they have used Bordeaux based Oenologist Michel Rolland who consults to wineries around the world. Not unlike Quilceda Creek in my limited USA experience. A joy to drink with 5 to 8 more years of great drinking left in it.
Oct 1st, 2018Superb as always. The '01 will continue to age gracefully in the cellar.
Superb as always. The '01 will continue to age gracefully in the cellar.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2015
Brilliant! Perfect with the beef ribs and the pork shoulder
Brilliant! Perfect with the beef ribs and the pork shoulder
Jun 6th, 2017
Nice one tonight Red and purple fruits, leather, fennel, earth and a savory finish.
Nice one tonight Red and purple fruits, leather, fennel, earth and a savory finish.
Feb 10th, 2017
Amazing! Everything I love in a badass Cab!
Drinking perfectly now. Decanted for 1 hour. Such a big opulent beast with no rough edges. Great way to ring in the New Year! Awesomeness in a glass!! Cheers my friends! @David L @Mike Rowe @Paul T @Bill Bender @Ron R @Mike Rowe @Joe Lucca @Eric Shanks @Ryan Callahan @Greg Ballington @Jason Chang @Kimberly Anderson @Carl Fischer AND many more!! Have a Blessed New Year! 😀💥💥😀
Amazing! Everything I love in a badass Cab!
Drinking perfectly now. Decanted for 1 hour. Such a big opulent beast with no rough edges. Great way to ring in the New Year! Awesomeness in a glass!! Cheers my friends! @David L @Mike Rowe @Paul T @Bill Bender @Ron R @Mike Rowe @Joe Lucca @Eric Shanks @Ryan Callahan @Greg Ballington @Jason Chang @Kimberly Anderson @Carl Fischer AND many more!! Have a Blessed New Year! 😀💥💥😀
Interesting and rapid evolution. First vanilla, dark fruit, dark chocolate. With time the vanilla faded and gave way to red fruits and firmer tannins. Finish sailed.
Interesting and rapid evolution. First vanilla, dark fruit, dark chocolate. With time the vanilla faded and gave way to red fruits and firmer tannins. Finish sailed.
Dec 3rd, 2016
Elegant and smooth. Drink up, don't hold! Good balance
Elegant and smooth. Drink up, don't hold! Good balance
Apr 5th, 2016
A gorgeous testament to the prestige of Eisele Vineyard. At almost fifteen years old, the 2001 is just entering it's drinking window and shows an amazing amount of energy contrasted by shear power. The fresh and focused fruit, spice and floral bouquet alone is enough to seal the deal. It's a beautiful wine.
A gorgeous testament to the prestige of Eisele Vineyard. At almost fifteen years old, the 2001 is just entering it's drinking window and shows an amazing amount of energy contrasted by shear power. The fresh and focused fruit, spice and floral bouquet alone is enough to seal the deal. It's a beautiful wine.
Sep 28th, 2015