Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy oak spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and currants @ with espresso, cacao and earthy notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine ripe tannins long ending with fruit, oak, mineral and tobacco spice! Nice Napa Cab!
Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy oak spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and currants @ with espresso, cacao and earthy notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine ripe tannins long ending with fruit, oak, mineral and tobacco spice! Nice Napa Cab!
Sep 26th, 2023
Needs long lead time in decanter to open up. Once open, great dark fruit flavored with a note of cocoa on the long finish.
Needs long lead time in decanter to open up. Once open, great dark fruit flavored with a note of cocoa on the long finish.
6 people found it helpfulApr 18th, 2015
Another vintage of yawn. Great nose but a short finish, black fruit, lots of green pepper and black tea. The alcohol is a little out of balance too. If it were $20 it would be fine. But it's not.
Another vintage of yawn. Great nose but a short finish, black fruit, lots of green pepper and black tea. The alcohol is a little out of balance too. If it were $20 it would be fine. But it's not.
6 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2014
Quick finish, lacks bold bouquet, too watery. Enjoyable but save for less unimpressive use
Quick finish, lacks bold bouquet, too watery. Enjoyable but save for less unimpressive use
5 people found it helpfulJun 29th, 2014
After having the ‘16, I went back to my notes on the ‘15 and they mirror exactly what I was writing for the ‘16.
Nose was more floral than jammy, with violets, blackberries, nutmeg and some blueberries. Well balanced and approachable on the palate, with a nice black cherry/blueberry finish. The ‘16 had a bit more complexity with added cedar/birch wood notes too.
The ‘15 and ‘16 are their best wines to date in my opinion, and wonderful values at around $45/bottle.
After having the ‘16, I went back to my notes on the ‘15 and they mirror exactly what I was writing for the ‘16.
Nose was more floral than jammy, with violets, blackberries, nutmeg and some blueberries. Well balanced and approachable on the palate, with a nice black cherry/blueberry finish. The ‘16 had a bit more complexity with added cedar/birch wood notes too.
The ‘15 and ‘16 are their best wines to date in my opinion, and wonderful values at around $45/bottle.
2 people found it helpfulOct 31st, 2018
What?! 8.9??? Has everyone lost their mind?!
It's like someone scrubbed a suckling and roasted it all day in the sexy earth and then put tapenade on it.
What?! 8.9??? Has everyone lost their mind?!
It's like someone scrubbed a suckling and roasted it all day in the sexy earth and then put tapenade on it.
2 people found it helpfulNov 17th, 2016
Very enjoyable! Haven't had this in a while and it was quite nice.
Very enjoyable! Haven't had this in a while and it was quite nice.
2 people found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Easy to drink straight out of the bottle. Black cherry, cassis and chocolate notes. Very approachable.
Easy to drink straight out of the bottle. Black cherry, cassis and chocolate notes. Very approachable.
1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2024
2021 vintage. Jammy, crowd-pleaser. 2.1.24.
2021 vintage. Jammy, crowd-pleaser. 2.1.24.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 2nd, 2024
Deep purple-ruby color.
Aromas of buttered toast, cassis, blackberry
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, brioche, licorice, hint of vanilla. Rich, silky tannins. Bright acidity provides freshness. Very nice!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep purple-ruby color.
Aromas of buttered toast, cassis, blackberry
Dry. Flavors of ripe blackberry, brioche, licorice, hint of vanilla. Rich, silky tannins. Bright acidity provides freshness. Very nice!
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
1 person found it helpfulApr 25th, 2023
Napa Valley, California, USA
