Brilliant Mistake Wines
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
We tasted this weeks ago - sorry.
It was good, but surprisingly, showing its age.
We tasted this weeks ago - sorry.
It was good, but surprisingly, showing its age.
This wine gets better and better. 3rd time having this vintage
This wine gets better and better. 3rd time having this vintage
Mar 30th, 2020
The 2016 Brilliant Mistake Cabernet Sauvignon is a spectacular showing. Winemaker Maayan Koschizky crafted this wine from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. It begins with stunning aromas of ripe blackberries, crème de cassis, spring florals, savory herbs and tobacco all coming together beautifully in the glass. This full-bodied Cabernet continues to impress with a gorgeous rich, seamless texture, and enveloping plush mouthfeel that continues through the long voluptuous finish. Incredibally expressive, the 2016 will be open for business upon release and should continue to drink beautifully for years to come.
The 2016 Brilliant Mistake Cabernet Sauvignon is a spectacular showing. Winemaker Maayan Koschizky crafted this wine from 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. It begins with stunning aromas of ripe blackberries, crème de cassis, spring florals, savory herbs and tobacco all coming together beautifully in the glass. This full-bodied Cabernet continues to impress with a gorgeous rich, seamless texture, and enveloping plush mouthfeel that continues through the long voluptuous finish. Incredibally expressive, the 2016 will be open for business upon release and should continue to drink beautifully for years to come.
Jul 9th, 2019I thought we should have let this rest in the bottle - let this be a warning to you...
It displays a plump, rich nose of black cherries, earth (that Rutherford dust) and dark chocolate. The palate presents slightly underripe tannins with layered black and blue fruits. Beautiful detail, with depth and breadth on the mid-palate. The tannins are center-stage, but the underlying finish is silky. Interesting cedar notes add another layer. Leave this in your cellar for a few more years - it’s only going to further improve.
Artsy fartsy pic by wifey - you know it!
I thought we should have let this rest in the bottle - let this be a warning to you...
It displays a plump, rich nose of black cherries, earth (that Rutherford dust) and dark chocolate. The palate presents slightly underripe tannins with layered black and blue fruits. Beautiful detail, with depth and breadth on the mid-palate. The tannins are center-stage, but the underlying finish is silky. Interesting cedar notes add another layer. Leave this in your cellar for a few more years - it’s only going to further improve.
Artsy fartsy pic by wifey - you know it!