21 vintages down. 13 to go. 1992 holds a firm tannin, bright acidity, classic howell mtn forest floor, bay laurel, slight VA. Noticeable lower elevation ripeness. '87 still reigns king.
21 vintages down. 13 to go. 1992 holds a firm tannin, bright acidity, classic howell mtn forest floor, bay laurel, slight VA. Noticeable lower elevation ripeness. '87 still reigns king.
Jan 25th, 2015
Redfruits, a tad sweet almost, not as structured as the Howell Mtn., but in no danger of being past it, fresh and lively, very good, not quite great.
Redfruits, a tad sweet almost, not as structured as the Howell Mtn., but in no danger of being past it, fresh and lively, very good, not quite great.
Sep 19th, 2020Very closed aromatically, still wound very tightly also on the palate, this seems to need further cellaring, not very charming tonight.
Very closed aromatically, still wound very tightly also on the palate, this seems to need further cellaring, not very charming tonight.
Jan 26th, 2020
Very tight and tannic initially but begins to open up after an hour in the decanter. Full-bodied, rich, spice, berries.
Very tight and tannic initially but begins to open up after an hour in the decanter. Full-bodied, rich, spice, berries.
Aug 12th, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
