Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Dark fruit and cough medicine, with hints of prunes and baking spices on the nose. Cough medicine and more alcohol than I expected on the palate. Zero oak and lacks structure. Medium depth and the wine really coates the palate and sticks to your teeth. Medium plus finish. Good, just not my style.
Downgrading from 93 as this has become very harsh in the palate and fruit is gone.
1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Dark fruit and cough medicine, with hints of prunes and baking spices on the nose. Cough medicine and more alcohol than I expected on the palate. Zero oak and lacks structure. Medium depth and the wine really coates the palate and sticks to your teeth. Medium plus finish. Good, just not my style.
Downgrading from 93 as this has become very harsh in the palate and fruit is gone.
14.9% alc.
I wish I unbiased could rate this but personal involvement in the making etc.....
However I will (highly) recommend it!
Please serve this at/around cellar temp (55F).
@Delectable Wine Clark (no E).
14.9% alc.
I wish I unbiased could rate this but personal involvement in the making etc.....
However I will (highly) recommend it!
Please serve this at/around cellar temp (55F).
@Delectable Wine Clark (no E).
1hr + decant. Dark purple color. This was simply wow!! Nose was totally Bordeaux. Wine was deep and refined. Complex wine with dark cherries, cedar, olives, earth, and anise. Long finish. Didn’t expect this to be so good!!
1hr + decant. Dark purple color. This was simply wow!! Nose was totally Bordeaux. Wine was deep and refined. Complex wine with dark cherries, cedar, olives, earth, and anise. Long finish. Didn’t expect this to be so good!!
Feb 4th, 2023
2011 bottle, had with Christmas Dinner, excellent!
2011 bottle, had with Christmas Dinner, excellent!
Dec 25th, 2022
Opened up in stages. Really nice by the after dinner glass.
Opened up in stages. Really nice by the after dinner glass.
May 22nd, 2021
Meh. Just ok. Softer and lighter than expected. Not a great year. Fruit and acid not in harmony. Surprised at the lack of tannins.
Meh. Just ok. Softer and lighter than expected. Not a great year. Fruit and acid not in harmony. Surprised at the lack of tannins.
May 18th, 2021
