Conn Creek
Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California, USA
Haven’t had a Conn Creek in quite awhile. Good follow up to the Jones.
It’s ripe, juicy fruits of, dry blackberries, black raspberries, dry plum w/ skin, purple fruit hues, some stewed, dark cherries & half poached/baked strawberries. Dark/mid berry cola, dark spices, dark chocolate, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, steeped tea, dark tarry notes, anise to black licorice, dry tobacco, alluvial volcanics, used leather, some grahite, dry river stone, dry, crushed, rocks, dark, rich, earth with dry leaves, dry herbs, dry to withering flowers that are dark, red with violets, rainfall acidity and a finish with nice evolution, well balanced & structured with still good presence and polish/elegance that lasts two-minutes.
Very recently purchased at Last Bottle for $69 that will last another 5-8 years.
Haven’t had a Conn Creek in quite awhile. Good follow up to the Jones.
It’s ripe, juicy fruits of, dry blackberries, black raspberries, dry plum w/ skin, purple fruit hues, some stewed, dark cherries & half poached/baked strawberries. Dark/mid berry cola, dark spices, dark chocolate, cinnamon stick, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, steeped tea, dark tarry notes, anise to black licorice, dry tobacco, alluvial volcanics, used leather, some grahite, dry river stone, dry, crushed, rocks, dark, rich, earth with dry leaves, dry herbs, dry to withering flowers that are dark, red with violets, rainfall acidity and a finish with nice evolution, well balanced & structured with still good presence and polish/elegance that lasts two-minutes.
Very recently purchased at Last Bottle for $69 that will last another 5-8 years.
I worked at Conn Creek for less than a year but as long as Mike McGrath is the winemaker I will enjoy these wines and pimp the hell out of them. He gets this grape right.
I worked at Conn Creek for less than a year but as long as Mike McGrath is the winemaker I will enjoy these wines and pimp the hell out of them. He gets this grape right.
Apr 17th, 2015Grateful to see how this wine has developed from tannic intensity to velvety sleekness. Drinking so easily now, with enough grip and acid freshness and fruit clinging to whispers of its passing primary youth. Conn Creek remains one of the Napa Valley’s greatest values. With the retirement of Mike McGrath it will be interesting to see where they go next. 14.5% abv but you’d never know it.
Grateful to see how this wine has developed from tannic intensity to velvety sleekness. Drinking so easily now, with enough grip and acid freshness and fruit clinging to whispers of its passing primary youth. Conn Creek remains one of the Napa Valley’s greatest values. With the retirement of Mike McGrath it will be interesting to see where they go next. 14.5% abv but you’d never know it.
Feb 28th, 2018
Subtle & elegant aromas & flavors of sweet cherry, tobacco, dried berries & brown sugar. Very approachable, silky tannins & smooth texture.
Subtle & elegant aromas & flavors of sweet cherry, tobacco, dried berries & brown sugar. Very approachable, silky tannins & smooth texture.
Apr 18th, 2021
I always really like the Atlas Peak Cabs and this is no exception. Deliciously smooth with acid to cut through the (delicious) steak fat. Nice black cherry fruit. Really good!
I always really like the Atlas Peak Cabs and this is no exception. Deliciously smooth with acid to cut through the (delicious) steak fat. Nice black cherry fruit. Really good!
May 25th, 2015This was good! Happy to be going back here in September.
This was good! Happy to be going back here in September.
Aug 29th, 2014
100% cab sov and quite smooth with decent dry finish
100% cab sov and quite smooth with decent dry finish
Apr 24th, 2014
