Still going strong but happy I drank it now. A wine that is linear in texture, less viscous- think whole milk and not heavy cream. Fresh black olives, tart black currant and plum with leathery notes. Tannins are gripping but fine and integrated- no soft velvety micro-oxygenated tannin here. Structurally very pleasant and balanced.
Still going strong but happy I drank it now. A wine that is linear in texture, less viscous- think whole milk and not heavy cream. Fresh black olives, tart black currant and plum with leathery notes. Tannins are gripping but fine and integrated- no soft velvety micro-oxygenated tannin here. Structurally very pleasant and balanced.
Jul 30th, 2022
Dark purple. Interesting nose. Notes of black cherry, volcanic ash, mocha and some dry earth. The fruit is very light, and the mouth feel is somewhat missing in the mid palate. This was consistent with other 99 Cal Cabs we’ve had.
Dark purple. Interesting nose. Notes of black cherry, volcanic ash, mocha and some dry earth. The fruit is very light, and the mouth feel is somewhat missing in the mid palate. This was consistent with other 99 Cal Cabs we’ve had.
Jun 23rd, 2021
In an absolute beautiful place. Intense, highly expressive and layered with black raspberries, currants, leather, cedar, hints of red flowers and licorice. Finishes with excellent length, depth and dusty tannins. Terrific bottle.
In an absolute beautiful place. Intense, highly expressive and layered with black raspberries, currants, leather, cedar, hints of red flowers and licorice. Finishes with excellent length, depth and dusty tannins. Terrific bottle.
Jan 31st, 2020
A perfect pairing with elk tenderloin. Bright lean red fruits, claret funk.
A perfect pairing with elk tenderloin. Bright lean red fruits, claret funk.
1 person found it helpfulJan 2nd, 2017
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
