A lovely mature wine. Nose of plums and secondary notes with stones and minerals and a bit of heat. Balanced on palate with primary fruits receded but lively still and good length. 14.1 ABV. Paired so well with Asian style short ribs. Good Acker auction buy again.
A lovely mature wine. Nose of plums and secondary notes with stones and minerals and a bit of heat. Balanced on palate with primary fruits receded but lively still and good length. 14.1 ABV. Paired so well with Asian style short ribs. Good Acker auction buy again.
1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2018
Always delivers.
Mar 23rd, 2017
Voluptuous and rich on the palate, sweet tannins with some firmness, chocolate covered black cherries, plums, leather, kiss of herbaceous character. Unfortunately the alcohol sticks out a little for me on the nose.
Voluptuous and rich on the palate, sweet tannins with some firmness, chocolate covered black cherries, plums, leather, kiss of herbaceous character. Unfortunately the alcohol sticks out a little for me on the nose.
May 26th, 2016
2006 in 2016. Aged perfectly. Portabella mushroom, dirt in the nose. Milk chocolate. Black Fruit, stewed red fruit. Big and complex
2006 in 2016. Aged perfectly. Portabella mushroom, dirt in the nose. Milk chocolate. Black Fruit, stewed red fruit. Big and complex
Mar 28th, 2016
Mildly frustrating in that the fruit has dropped off before the tannins are close to resolution. Still, a good risk at $30.
Mildly frustrating in that the fruit has dropped off before the tannins are close to resolution. Still, a good risk at $30.
Nov 27th, 2015
Plum notes but lacking in body. Beyond its time unfortunately.
Plum notes but lacking in body. Beyond its time unfortunately.
Jan 22nd, 2015Blackberry, blueberries, coffee, and cocoa. Velvet texture and super smooth tannins.
Blackberry, blueberries, coffee, and cocoa. Velvet texture and super smooth tannins.
Mar 29th, 2014
90p
Jan 10th, 2014
Still packing a high octane, harmonious punch after 12yrs.
Still packing a high octane, harmonious punch after 12yrs.
Mar 26th, 2024
second bottle after almost a year. fruity and sweet. went well with spicy indian food. good nose and depth in the finish.
second bottle after almost a year. fruity and sweet. went well with spicy indian food. good nose and depth in the finish.
Dec 27th, 2020
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
