Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. This site on Mt. Veeder confers intense iron and ferrous notes that complement a savory, mineral-driven profile that is typical of Cabernets from these red mountain soils. Firm swaths of tannin frame the finish in a breathtaking, old school Cabernet Sauvignon that evokes memories of some of the most iconic wines made on Mt. Veeder. It is every bit that outstanding. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard is shaping up to be a jewel of a wine. This site on Mt. Veeder confers intense iron and ferrous notes that complement a savory, mineral-driven profile that is typical of Cabernets from these red mountain soils. Firm swaths of tannin frame the finish in a breathtaking, old school Cabernet Sauvignon that evokes memories of some of the most iconic wines made on Mt. Veeder. It is every bit that outstanding. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous)
Dec 28th, 2016
Dense purple red in color. Phenol, graphite, smoke, mint, black currant in nose. Mint-spearmint cherry-black currant cough syrup, vanilla, orange marmalade and black pepper in finish with grape seed bitterness and grape skin astringency. Could use at least two more years of aging.
Dense purple red in color. Phenol, graphite, smoke, mint, black currant in nose. Mint-spearmint cherry-black currant cough syrup, vanilla, orange marmalade and black pepper in finish with grape seed bitterness and grape skin astringency. Could use at least two more years of aging.
Jul 5th, 2016
Old school California Cab. Dark black fruit and herbal notes of eucalyptus and cedar. Balanced alcohol and body. Nice fruit but not over-ripe. Tannins dry the palate on the medium plus finish. Let this breath for 2 hours or age until 2020x
Old school California Cab. Dark black fruit and herbal notes of eucalyptus and cedar. Balanced alcohol and body. Nice fruit but not over-ripe. Tannins dry the palate on the medium plus finish. Let this breath for 2 hours or age until 2020x
Jun 26th, 2016
Balls out old school cab--green, taut, structured, sour--full throttle Cabernet straight out of a time machine from 1975. Absolutely awesome.
Balls out old school cab--green, taut, structured, sour--full throttle Cabernet straight out of a time machine from 1975. Absolutely awesome.
May 15th, 2015
Tasted blind against some big hitting Napa wines, showed very, very well. Made very well and with purpose. Just pushes into the modern side of things, but not too far. Pretty red fruit, licorice and black plums. Solid. When you nail it you nail it. #sonoma
Tasted blind against some big hitting Napa wines, showed very, very well. Made very well and with purpose. Just pushes into the modern side of things, but not too far. Pretty red fruit, licorice and black plums. Solid. When you nail it you nail it. #sonoma
May 7th, 2015Drinking very nicely. Liked better than the 2015.
Drinking very nicely. Liked better than the 2015.
Dec 18th, 2023
I am super interested in Cab planted on the Sonoma valley side of Mt Veeder, can't figure out why more people aren't copying these guys. Recognizable mountain character but very different feeling relative to napa cab. Also great value. Nice work, fellas
I am super interested in Cab planted on the Sonoma valley side of Mt Veeder, can't figure out why more people aren't copying these guys. Recognizable mountain character but very different feeling relative to napa cab. Also great value. Nice work, fellas
Nov 19th, 2015
