Great times at CSJ and really enjoy the wines of both Van Staaverens. Aging well.
Great times at CSJ and really enjoy the wines of both Van Staaverens. Aging well.
Oct 10th, 2018
Yes...and another!
Feb 23rd, 2015
'96 @ChateauStJean Res. Cab Sauv. You can just smell this all night long. "Yummy, really yummy...just FYI!", says Nikki. $159 / 97pts
'96 @ChateauStJean Res. Cab Sauv. You can just smell this all night long. "Yummy, really yummy...just FYI!", says Nikki. $159 / 97pts
Nov 30th, 2013
Real smooth ready to go.
Aug 31st, 2013
Ok. A bit higher than expected acidity
Ok. A bit higher than expected acidity
May 11th, 2023
Christmas with Miqui, Anna and Philip
Christmas with Miqui, Anna and Philip
Jan 12th, 2020
Opened and aired for just a few minutes. The initial notes of dried fruits and old age gave way to youthful berries. No edges-it was a treat
Opened and aired for just a few minutes. The initial notes of dried fruits and old age gave way to youthful berries. No edges-it was a treat
Aug 12th, 2019
Even after 10+ years this is a young oak bomb. The nose is almost bordelaise with notes of stewed black fruits along with dried herbs and touches of loamy earth. The palate again shows off the oak along with firm but rounded drying tannins. Flavors of black fruits dominate the forward palate before the well integrated oak takes over along with touches of black pepper and spice. The finish continues the long, drying tannins along with gentile but very bright acidity. Lovely but easily has years to go.
Even after 10+ years this is a young oak bomb. The nose is almost bordelaise with notes of stewed black fruits along with dried herbs and touches of loamy earth. The palate again shows off the oak along with firm but rounded drying tannins. Flavors of black fruits dominate the forward palate before the well integrated oak takes over along with touches of black pepper and spice. The finish continues the long, drying tannins along with gentile but very bright acidity. Lovely but easily has years to go.
Dec 26th, 2017I haven't had this in years and I really love how well Margo make this wine!!
I haven't had this in years and I really love how well Margo make this wine!!
Nov 9th, 2016
Outstanding! Stood up well to the age! A bit more funky and a slight hint of tomato. Sounds bad but it was actually outstanding!
Outstanding! Stood up well to the age! A bit more funky and a slight hint of tomato. Sounds bad but it was actually outstanding!
Jun 11th, 2016
Sonoma County, California, USA
