Fantastic structure, gravel minerality, tobacco, smoked sweet wood, black plum to the finish.
Fantastic structure, gravel minerality, tobacco, smoked sweet wood, black plum to the finish.
Dec 27th, 2016
Luxurious, silky, vibrant Bordeaux style red blend at its peak.
OB97, WA 93-95 (barrel sample).
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
9 barrel limited production.
15.1% ABV.
Creme de cassis, blackberry, black currant, mocha, graphite, anise, tobacco leaf, black tea, Rutherford dust, charcoal, and cigar box. Just beginning to show signs of age.
This is an opulent, plush and silky wine with stronger tannins that has a sophisticated mouthfeel with vibrant and perfectly balanced acids.
Luxurious, silky, vibrant Bordeaux style red blend at its peak.
OB97, WA 93-95 (barrel sample).
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot.
9 barrel limited production.
15.1% ABV.
Creme de cassis, blackberry, black currant, mocha, graphite, anise, tobacco leaf, black tea, Rutherford dust, charcoal, and cigar box. Just beginning to show signs of age.
This is an opulent, plush and silky wine with stronger tannins that has a sophisticated mouthfeel with vibrant and perfectly balanced acids.
May 7th, 2026
Was worried that this was going to be past its prime but what a treat! Dense and complex. As good as it was 15 years ago, from what I remember ;).
Was worried that this was going to be past its prime but what a treat! Dense and complex. As good as it was 15 years ago, from what I remember ;).
Feb 11th, 2018
Napa Valley, California, USA
