The Visitor is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Moulds Family Vineyard in Oak Knoll; 34% Lagrein from the Blossom Creek Vineyard in Calistoga and 16% Petit Verdot from the Kidd Ranch Vineyard in St. Helena. Made only one time (2013).
I didn’t even know Lagrein existed in Napa. Last I had that varietal, it was from Alto Adige. Deep purple in the glass (thanks petit Verdot). Blackberries, boysenberry, mocha, dark cocoa aromatics with dark floral/potpourri too. Blind, I would have guessed this had a good bit of Malbec…so much juicy/fresh squeezed and slightly tart black/red berry fruit, almost jam/compote like, alongside forest floor, and high percentage dark chocolate. Shocking amount of tannin, even after being open for almost 5hrs. Best at cellar temp. I’d say open now to enjoy as I’m not sure it gets better in regards to fruit presence.
The Visitor is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Moulds Family Vineyard in Oak Knoll; 34% Lagrein from the Blossom Creek Vineyard in Calistoga and 16% Petit Verdot from the Kidd Ranch Vineyard in St. Helena. Made only one time (2013).
I didn’t even know Lagrein existed in Napa. Last I had that varietal, it was from Alto Adige. Deep purple in the glass (thanks petit Verdot). Blackberries, boysenberry, mocha, dark cocoa aromatics with dark floral/potpourri too. Blind, I would have guessed this had a good bit of Malbec…so much juicy/fresh squeezed and slightly tart black/red berry fruit, almost jam/compote like, alongside forest floor, and high percentage dark chocolate. Shocking amount of tannin, even after being open for almost 5hrs. Best at cellar temp. I’d say open now to enjoy as I’m not sure it gets better in regards to fruit presence.
Jan 26th, 2023
Black currant, black raspberry, charcoal, blackberry, green pepper, baking spices, cinnamon on the finish.
Black currant, black raspberry, charcoal, blackberry, green pepper, baking spices, cinnamon on the finish.
May 12th, 2016
Napa Valley, California, USA
