I have said before, they farm some of the best Napa Bordeaux blended fruits. There are likely different opinions on what happens in the winemakers process after harvest. But on pure fruit, yeah they do. This 23 is no exception.
The fruits are ripe, lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberry w/ awesome purple & blue fruits. It is round, elegant, very balanced. Softly layered baking spices with candied red, dark flowers with violets, rainfall acidity with a finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on moist clay & fruit.
Tasted at Roy Estates. The view from Roy Estate is one of the very best, if not the best view of Napa rolling vineyards.
I have said before, they farm some of the best Napa Bordeaux blended fruits. There are likely different opinions on what happens in the winemakers process after harvest. But on pure fruit, yeah they do. This 23 is no exception.
The fruits are ripe, lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberry w/ awesome purple & blue fruits. It is round, elegant, very balanced. Softly layered baking spices with candied red, dark flowers with violets, rainfall acidity with a finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on moist clay & fruit.
Tasted at Roy Estates. The view from Roy Estate is one of the very best, if not the best view of Napa rolling vineyards.
May 9th, 2026
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard is bright, aromatic and savory. Lovely energy drives the red berry, pine, cinnamon, spicecake orange peel, mint and rose petal flavors. At times, the aromatics recall Nebbiolo. This mid-weight, lithe Cabernet has aged impeccably. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)
The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Helms Vineyard is bright, aromatic and savory. Lovely energy drives the red berry, pine, cinnamon, spicecake orange peel, mint and rose petal flavors. At times, the aromatics recall Nebbiolo. This mid-weight, lithe Cabernet has aged impeccably. I would prefer to drink it over the next handful of years. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)
May 20th, 2022
Ripe plum, blackberry, mint and spice with silky tannins. New find for me, gift from a guest at a Chefs Table wine dinner.
Ripe plum, blackberry, mint and spice with silky tannins. New find for me, gift from a guest at a Chefs Table wine dinner.
Jul 11th, 2019
05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui
05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui
Aug 19th, 2017
I never rate our own wines unlike many others on the app. Not into the askew ratings that provides. I accidentally hit the rating scale and since you're committed at that point I had to rate it something. At least I didn't go for the 10 like so many other wine industry folk.
I never rate our own wines unlike many others on the app. Not into the askew ratings that provides. I accidentally hit the rating scale and since you're committed at that point I had to rate it something. At least I didn't go for the 10 like so many other wine industry folk.
1 person found it helpfulDec 12th, 2015
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
