Carter Cellars
Weitz Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
On the nose, beautiful ruby dark currants/cassis, dark, mulberry, strawberries, creamy raspberries, fresh floral bouquet, vanilla, cinnamon, touch of clove, dark spice, dark rich soils, violets, lavender and fresh dark florals.
The body is magnificent, soft, round and elegant. Really fresh bright florals. Soft, gentle spice. Ruby fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries and creamy raspberries. Crush rocks, soft, delicate volcanic minerals with fresh, beautiful dark red, blue & purple florals. Perfect acidity with a long gorgeous, lush, ruby, elegant fruit driven finish.
Photos of; Carter Winery and tasting room, road entrance sign, one of Mark’s wife’s paintings in the tasting room and the Weitz Vineyard.
On the nose, beautiful ruby dark currants/cassis, dark, mulberry, strawberries, creamy raspberries, fresh floral bouquet, vanilla, cinnamon, touch of clove, dark spice, dark rich soils, violets, lavender and fresh dark florals.
The body is magnificent, soft, round and elegant. Really fresh bright florals. Soft, gentle spice. Ruby fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, black raspberries and creamy raspberries. Crush rocks, soft, delicate volcanic minerals with fresh, beautiful dark red, blue & purple florals. Perfect acidity with a long gorgeous, lush, ruby, elegant fruit driven finish.
Photos of; Carter Winery and tasting room, road entrance sign, one of Mark’s wife’s paintings in the tasting room and the Weitz Vineyard.
First vintage of this wine....
First vintage of this wine....
1 person found it helpfulJul 21st, 2014
The highlight of the day, and maybe of the trip, was a personal tasting with @Mike Smith , winemaker of Myriad, Carter, Becklyn, Scarlett, Ancillary and many other well known labels. Mike was kind enough to pour some of his personal label (Myriad Cellars), a Pinot from Ancillary (project he does with Mark Carter) and capped off the tasting with some Carter Cellars. The Myriad Dr Crane Elysian and Carter Weitz Vineyards were standouts of the trip so far. The Weitz Vineyard had great power and energy to it. Like Mike said, he loves making super dark wines...most were almost black in the glass. Love those kinds of wines! Charcoal, blackberry, plum on the nose and palate. Difference between this and the Dr Crane Elysian was the Elysian felt more fruit forward and in your face. Loved the restraint on this. Mike, thanks again for an amazing wine tasting! And @Martin G Rivard , thank you for connecting me with Mike! @Shawn R , good call on having Carter added to our tasting...thanks!
The highlight of the day, and maybe of the trip, was a personal tasting with @Mike Smith , winemaker of Myriad, Carter, Becklyn, Scarlett, Ancillary and many other well known labels. Mike was kind enough to pour some of his personal label (Myriad Cellars), a Pinot from Ancillary (project he does with Mark Carter) and capped off the tasting with some Carter Cellars. The Myriad Dr Crane Elysian and Carter Weitz Vineyards were standouts of the trip so far. The Weitz Vineyard had great power and energy to it. Like Mike said, he loves making super dark wines...most were almost black in the glass. Love those kinds of wines! Charcoal, blackberry, plum on the nose and palate. Difference between this and the Dr Crane Elysian was the Elysian felt more fruit forward and in your face. Loved the restraint on this. Mike, thanks again for an amazing wine tasting! And @Martin G Rivard , thank you for connecting me with Mike! @Shawn R , good call on having Carter added to our tasting...thanks!
Feb 6th, 2017
The flavors here are really good but the wine was a little thin and lacked a silky mouthfeel which I prefer. This was my first Carter and having heard so much about these wines I was a little let down. I also was overly excited to try this given Maybach sources from the same vineyard (which set my expectations even higher).
The flavors here are really good but the wine was a little thin and lacked a silky mouthfeel which I prefer. This was my first Carter and having heard so much about these wines I was a little let down. I also was overly excited to try this given Maybach sources from the same vineyard (which set my expectations even higher).
Oct 1st, 2016
The hits just keep on coming!! Volcanic soil grown. I dig it!
The hits just keep on coming!! Volcanic soil grown. I dig it!
Sep 22nd, 2016
2017 vintage well cellared. Right out of the bottle very smooth very intellectual wine. Complex but simply among the best I’ve ever tasted.
2017 vintage well cellared. Right out of the bottle very smooth very intellectual wine. Complex but simply among the best I’ve ever tasted.
Apr 20th, 2023
Excellent 3+ hrs decanting helped but sure improve with time.
Excellent 3+ hrs decanting helped but sure improve with time.
Jul 14th, 2021