Napa Valley, California, USA
This is an excellent Napa Cabernet which is not too heavy (as many are) but has a great balance of fruit, oak and smoothness. What's interesting about this wine is the fruit flavor. There are flavors of blueberry, sweet tobacco, plum and cedar giving it a mild sweetness. This is balanced out with an underlying black cherry, dark chocolate and just a hint of spice that holds on for a long finish. I attribute the light spice touch to the cedar. The most enjoyable part is a mix of fantastic flavors not usually seen together but work so well in a very smooth blend. My only criticism is the lack of weight. A little more weight would make this stand out even more and fit the cab perception, but the smoothness makes up quite well in more of a top flight French Bordeaux way.
This is an excellent Napa Cabernet which is not too heavy (as many are) but has a great balance of fruit, oak and smoothness. What's interesting about this wine is the fruit flavor. There are flavors of blueberry, sweet tobacco, plum and cedar giving it a mild sweetness. This is balanced out with an underlying black cherry, dark chocolate and just a hint of spice that holds on for a long finish. I attribute the light spice touch to the cedar. The most enjoyable part is a mix of fantastic flavors not usually seen together but work so well in a very smooth blend. My only criticism is the lack of weight. A little more weight would make this stand out even more and fit the cab perception, but the smoothness makes up quite well in more of a top flight French Bordeaux way.
1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 2014
Sheri Ruffle surprised me with this bottle as a gift celebrating Teacher of the Year. We enjoyed it on Gary's porch on 6/12/15 with Stephanie F., Nana, Jon, and Kate. Smooth.
Sheri Ruffle surprised me with this bottle as a gift celebrating Teacher of the Year. We enjoyed it on Gary's porch on 6/12/15 with Stephanie F., Nana, Jon, and Kate. Smooth.
Jun 14th, 2015Tasting this at work. Smell is plummy and sweet. Tart with plum and grape. Tannins are everywhere!!!
Tasting this at work. Smell is plummy and sweet. Tart with plum and grape. Tannins are everywhere!!!
Nov 5th, 2013Cyrus had this 11 years ago
Cyrus had this 11 years ago
Jan 5th, 2014
