Blue Oak Vineyard
Estate Blend Coombsville Red Blend
Coombsville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Just got back from our cruise but want to keep California Wine Month going strong. Decided to crack open our favorite bottling (ATM) from Aonair.
Dark ruby red. Layered nose with cinnamon, blackberries, black currants and dark gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Needed some air to fill up in the mid palate. Nice level of complexity with some solid minerality on the palate. A touch savory too and notes of blackberries, spices, dried herbs and a little bit of blue fruits. Long finish. Drink till 2028.
Just got back from our cruise but want to keep California Wine Month going strong. Decided to crack open our favorite bottling (ATM) from Aonair.
Dark ruby red. Layered nose with cinnamon, blackberries, black currants and dark gravel. Heavy tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Needed some air to fill up in the mid palate. Nice level of complexity with some solid minerality on the palate. A touch savory too and notes of blackberries, spices, dried herbs and a little bit of blue fruits. Long finish. Drink till 2028.
This is my second Grant Long Jr wine that I have had. I remember when I was graciously gifted this bottle that my friend described Grant's wine as unbelievably pure. I think that's absolutely correct here.
This has all the complexity you'd expect, wonderfully integrated tannins already and long finish. There's no sense of manufacturing or manipulation. From field to bottle!
I need to get on his list!
This is my second Grant Long Jr wine that I have had. I remember when I was graciously gifted this bottle that my friend described Grant's wine as unbelievably pure. I think that's absolutely correct here.
This has all the complexity you'd expect, wonderfully integrated tannins already and long finish. There's no sense of manufacturing or manipulation. From field to bottle!
I need to get on his list!
Need to revisit the other Aonair Cabernet Sauvignons, but absolutely love this (we think it is Merlot based) Bordeaux blend.
Deep and dark ruby red, coats the glass. Dark and layered nose with sweet spices, cinnamon, dark cocoa, black berries, and vanilla. Delicious oaky notes on the nose and palate. Maybe even a touch of coconut. Medium and well integrated tannins (6.5/10). Complex palate with dark berries, sweet spices and a touch of wood. Full bodied with a long finish. Excellent structure and mouthfeel. Drink till 2027.
Highly recommend as @Shay Aldriedge already knows. Check it out @David L @Shawn R @TheSkip @Martin G Rivard @Bill Bender @Carl Fischer @Mike R
Need to revisit the other Aonair Cabernet Sauvignons, but absolutely love this (we think it is Merlot based) Bordeaux blend.
Deep and dark ruby red, coats the glass. Dark and layered nose with sweet spices, cinnamon, dark cocoa, black berries, and vanilla. Delicious oaky notes on the nose and palate. Maybe even a touch of coconut. Medium and well integrated tannins (6.5/10). Complex palate with dark berries, sweet spices and a touch of wood. Full bodied with a long finish. Excellent structure and mouthfeel. Drink till 2027.
Highly recommend as @Shay Aldriedge already knows. Check it out @David L @Shawn R @TheSkip @Martin G Rivard @Bill Bender @Carl Fischer @Mike R
One of our favorite finds on our last trip out to Napa. Grant Long Jr. is making some fantastic wines and we cannot wait to visit his new estate location in Howell Mountain. Deep and dark ruby red with a purplish core. Dark sweet fruits on the nose, lots of baking spices and dark spices like vanilla and cinnamon. Dark black cherries and creme de cassis attack on the palate. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with an almost cola like texture. Furry, thick, extracted and full bodied. Long and lingering finish with some red cherry undertones. Drink till 2028.
One of our favorite finds on our last trip out to Napa. Grant Long Jr. is making some fantastic wines and we cannot wait to visit his new estate location in Howell Mountain. Deep and dark ruby red with a purplish core. Dark sweet fruits on the nose, lots of baking spices and dark spices like vanilla and cinnamon. Dark black cherries and creme de cassis attack on the palate. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) with an almost cola like texture. Furry, thick, extracted and full bodied. Long and lingering finish with some red cherry undertones. Drink till 2028.
Jun 27th, 2016
Only 250 cases made and one of our favorites. The vineyard is also amazing to visit.
Only 250 cases made and one of our favorites. The vineyard is also amazing to visit.
Jul 9th, 2020Great corkage from Michael. At Charter Oak. Yummy 😋
Great corkage from Michael. At Charter Oak. Yummy 😋
Jan 27th, 2018
Rich fruit and full flavored discovery
Rich fruit and full flavored discovery
Nov 22nd, 2015
