First choice tonight was actually an 07 Ch Montelena Estate but it opened in a worrisome fashion so I grabbed this, hoping it wasn't too tight and young. It wasn't. Soft, smooth, accessible, and with delightful structure and concentration. Tannins and finish are both subtle. Very well made. A lucky grab at the last minute.
First choice tonight was actually an 07 Ch Montelena Estate but it opened in a worrisome fashion so I grabbed this, hoping it wasn't too tight and young. It wasn't. Soft, smooth, accessible, and with delightful structure and concentration. Tannins and finish are both subtle. Very well made. A lucky grab at the last minute.
Mar 23rd, 2015
Great nose. Initially tastes a hair ripe and needing another couple years to add subtlety. After an hour of getting air, it did get better. Admittedly expected more however.
Great nose. Initially tastes a hair ripe and needing another couple years to add subtlety. After an hour of getting air, it did get better. Admittedly expected more however.
Dec 27th, 2020
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
