Beau Vigne
Estate Stags Ridge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
I followed this over two days. It was initially opened alongside a 2016 Maybach Materium, 2013 Kapscandy Roberta’s Reserve, 2002 Colgin Cariad and a 2006 Dalla Valle Maya.
Aside from BV’s Guest Cottage, this is the only wine from them I haven’t had. Sporting almost a 16%ABV, it poured like motor oil in to the glass. Thick, rich and heady aromatics. This has that classic high quality Napa cab smell to it...smells of expensive toasted oak, espresso, fondue dipped dark fruits, and spiced nutmeg. A meal by itself on the palate, this is a 2013 that is unsurprisingly massive and in need of food to cut through the tannins. Dark initially before it turns slightly red fruit forward at the finish...dark cocoa topped black cherries, espresso sweetness, and black currant. I’d hold at this point. Not sure a decant is doing much at this stage.
I followed this over two days. It was initially opened alongside a 2016 Maybach Materium, 2013 Kapscandy Roberta’s Reserve, 2002 Colgin Cariad and a 2006 Dalla Valle Maya.
Aside from BV’s Guest Cottage, this is the only wine from them I haven’t had. Sporting almost a 16%ABV, it poured like motor oil in to the glass. Thick, rich and heady aromatics. This has that classic high quality Napa cab smell to it...smells of expensive toasted oak, espresso, fondue dipped dark fruits, and spiced nutmeg. A meal by itself on the palate, this is a 2013 that is unsurprisingly massive and in need of food to cut through the tannins. Dark initially before it turns slightly red fruit forward at the finish...dark cocoa topped black cherries, espresso sweetness, and black currant. I’d hold at this point. Not sure a decant is doing much at this stage.
Doesn’t posses the same personality as the 14 vintage. Falls a touch short on weight, but don’t get me wrong - still great.
Doesn’t posses the same personality as the 14 vintage. Falls a touch short on weight, but don’t get me wrong - still great.
Sep 5th, 2020I tend to think this is showing its age. Tertiary notes are prominent. Still well structured, with coffee and cinnamon notes. Good acidity brings home a nice presentation.
I tend to think this is showing its age. Tertiary notes are prominent. Still well structured, with coffee and cinnamon notes. Good acidity brings home a nice presentation.
May 2nd, 2020Keste pizza at home. Drove deep into the mouth of the beast (Manhattan) to get this. Reminded me of the film “Dawn of the Living Dead” when we drove through Meatpacking district.
We’ll get thru this, I’m sure of that. Pizza is 99 pts.
This bottle was an outlier, relative to what we normally experience from this producer.
Keste pizza at home. Drove deep into the mouth of the beast (Manhattan) to get this. Reminded me of the film “Dawn of the Living Dead” when we drove through Meatpacking district.
We’ll get thru this, I’m sure of that. Pizza is 99 pts.
This bottle was an outlier, relative to what we normally experience from this producer.
This is just downright brilliant.
Thank you, @Martin G Rivard for the intro.
This is just downright brilliant.
Thank you, @Martin G Rivard for the intro.
Early valentines for Anne-Marie and I. We loathe the prix-fixe c’mon sheep Valentines rush. Surprised her with the bouquet, and this gem of a gift from @Martin G Rivard!
We went to Jean Georges at Pound Ridge, and shared the bottle with the tables either side of us - they also loved the wine. It’s big, bold and luscious. So infectious. Martin, can’t thank you enuf.
Early valentines for Anne-Marie and I. We loathe the prix-fixe c’mon sheep Valentines rush. Surprised her with the bouquet, and this gem of a gift from @Martin G Rivard!
We went to Jean Georges at Pound Ridge, and shared the bottle with the tables either side of us - they also loved the wine. It’s big, bold and luscious. So infectious. Martin, can’t thank you enuf.
When Anne-Marie tasted this, she was in raptures - @Martin G Rivard, thank you so much for this gem!
Huge extraction, ultra rich presentation. The nose is dominated with maraschino cherries, blueberry jam, and a whiff of talcum powder.
The palette is stunning. Dense and in-your-face. Tannins keep pumping. This exemplar presented so well. A head-spinner. Thanks so much, Martin!!!
When Anne-Marie tasted this, she was in raptures - @Martin G Rivard, thank you so much for this gem!
Huge extraction, ultra rich presentation. The nose is dominated with maraschino cherries, blueberry jam, and a whiff of talcum powder.
The palette is stunning. Dense and in-your-face. Tannins keep pumping. This exemplar presented so well. A head-spinner. Thanks so much, Martin!!!
OMG., This is Deliciousness in a glass. Huge, lush & opulent. One of my favorites from one of my favorite Napa wineries. Look these guys up if you haven't heard of them or haven't enjoyed one of these Rockstar pulls. I love the deep blue fruit with oak that sensuously caresses your palate. Buy it if you can get it!!
OMG., This is Deliciousness in a glass. Huge, lush & opulent. One of my favorites from one of my favorite Napa wineries. Look these guys up if you haven't heard of them or haven't enjoyed one of these Rockstar pulls. I love the deep blue fruit with oak that sensuously caresses your palate. Buy it if you can get it!!
Aug 29th, 2017
As a follow up to the Tor East Meets West, I needed something big that could hold up...I thought what would the HFIC (@Martin G Rivard ) open - and instantly thought of this. Silky smooth, fruit forward, great balance - this wine is quite simply big, bold and bad ass in a glass. Smiles all around @Mike R.
As a follow up to the Tor East Meets West, I needed something big that could hold up...I thought what would the HFIC (@Martin G Rivard ) open - and instantly thought of this. Silky smooth, fruit forward, great balance - this wine is quite simply big, bold and bad ass in a glass. Smiles all around @Mike R.
Aug 5th, 2017