Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, red plum, ripe raspberry, blackberry, pomegranate, cedar, toast, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium acid, ripe medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, rich ripe flavors, well balanced, outstanding
Deep ruby; medium plus intensity aromas of black plum, red plum, ripe raspberry, blackberry, pomegranate, cedar, toast, vanilla, baking spices; dry, medium acid, ripe medium plus tannins, high alcohol, full body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, rich ripe flavors, well balanced, outstanding
Apr 16th, 2020
This wine is medium dark, dark at its core. Aromas of rich blackberries and cassis come blasting forward, with tobacco, smoke and anise in tow. There's a hint of something herbal - possibly eucalyptus? - poking through lightly. A medium heft in the mouth is joined by firm tannins and a racy acidity. It has a really clean palate, with dark berry and plum flavors not trod on too heavily by oak.
This wine is medium dark, dark at its core. Aromas of rich blackberries and cassis come blasting forward, with tobacco, smoke and anise in tow. There's a hint of something herbal - possibly eucalyptus? - poking through lightly. A medium heft in the mouth is joined by firm tannins and a racy acidity. It has a really clean palate, with dark berry and plum flavors not trod on too heavily by oak.
1 person found it helpfulApr 7th, 2018
Great structure, long finish, hard to find
Great structure, long finish, hard to find
1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2016The nose on this Napa Cab is beautiful, and that's an understatement. It starts out bright and perky, darkening with time into a brooding bad boy. The cassis, blackberry and anise aromas develop a tarry sensation that means business. The flavor profile sharpens its focus, too. The red currant and plum turn black and the lighthearted cherry takes on an earthy, licorice note. The tannins are firm but forgiving, and the finish is long.
The nose on this Napa Cab is beautiful, and that's an understatement. It starts out bright and perky, darkening with time into a brooding bad boy. The cassis, blackberry and anise aromas develop a tarry sensation that means business. The flavor profile sharpens its focus, too. The red currant and plum turn black and the lighthearted cherry takes on an earthy, licorice note. The tannins are firm but forgiving, and the finish is long.
May 27th, 2015
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
