Frazier
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Really enjoying this wine tonight - a nice balance between age & energy. Nose is fresh strawberries and a little milk chocolate. In the glass are bright red fruit, brawny tannins and a bit of resin. This bottle has come along nicely.
Really enjoying this wine tonight - a nice balance between age & energy. Nose is fresh strawberries and a little milk chocolate. In the glass are bright red fruit, brawny tannins and a bit of resin. This bottle has come along nicely.
Nov 23rd, 2019
Medium ruby core with garnet edges. Aged characteristics on the nose with damp earth, a little espresso, a touch smoky, cinnamon and stewed plums. Medium tannins (6/10) and plus medium body. Dark cocoa on the attack of the palate intermingled with plums, black currants, black cherries and lots of spices. A bit of anise and the Petit Verdot coming through in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2018.
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Medium ruby core with garnet edges. Aged characteristics on the nose with damp earth, a little espresso, a touch smoky, cinnamon and stewed plums. Medium tannins (6/10) and plus medium body. Dark cocoa on the attack of the palate intermingled with plums, black currants, black cherries and lots of spices. A bit of anise and the Petit Verdot coming through in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2018.
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Starting today we are partnering with Vinlumin in order to raise money for those affected by the wildfires in Northern California earlier this month. Until November 15th or for the first 200 units, Vinlumin will be donating $100.00 per unit to three different Northern California based charities: Napa Valley Disaster Relief Fund, Sonoma Resilience Fund and Mendocino Community Fund. Go to www.vinlumin.com to learn more and to grab one while supporting those affected in Northern California.
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@David L @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @Martin A. Cody @James Cahill @Carl Fischer @Shawn R @Joe Lucca @Bill Bender @Eric S @Isaac Pirolo @TheSkip @Mike R @Lori Mike @Jody Scharf @Jo Anne B @Kim Stanbro @Roman Sukley @Greg Gregory @Sean Smith @Shay Aldriedge
Has not aged well. It shows where a big fruit and oak regimen goes when there isn't enough tannin and acidity to integrate with. Probably was quite lush and big in its youth. Stewed fruit with no spine now.
Has not aged well. It shows where a big fruit and oak regimen goes when there isn't enough tannin and acidity to integrate with. Probably was quite lush and big in its youth. Stewed fruit with no spine now.
1 person found it helpfulJun 16th, 2015Now we know where the CabSauv that refuse to grow up are sent: Cabernet hell. The 2008 totally rocked, and Kirk Venge reclaimed the mastery of his craft.
Now we know where the CabSauv that refuse to grow up are sent: Cabernet hell. The 2008 totally rocked, and Kirk Venge reclaimed the mastery of his craft.
Jan 4th, 2016
Beautifully smooth, structured & fruit forward. Opened in January 2023. Perfect to drink right now. Bought these awhile ago at the winery. Great experience. Even better wine today. Enjoyed with Rafael a chilly on Saturday night.
Beautifully smooth, structured & fruit forward. Opened in January 2023. Perfect to drink right now. Bought these awhile ago at the winery. Great experience. Even better wine today. Enjoyed with Rafael a chilly on Saturday night.
Jan 24th, 2023
In a great spot right now, soft, fully resolved tannins, but still vibrant and fruit forward, dried currant and cherry, complimented by leather, herbs, vanilla and cocoa. Ethereal and enchanting.
In a great spot right now, soft, fully resolved tannins, but still vibrant and fruit forward, dried currant and cherry, complimented by leather, herbs, vanilla and cocoa. Ethereal and enchanting.
Oct 21st, 2022
Solid showing from Frazier. This is the family estate vineyard. Great clarity in the glass. Forest floor and a little petrol on the nose. Soft but slightly peppery with a hint of coffee in mid palate is followed by a peppery spicy finish. Little sign of tannins left. 10 years ago I remember the fruit showing through better. Drink now. Interesting change after two hours in a decanter and 1 hour in the glass. Hints of cherries on the finish. Reminded me of an amarone.
Solid showing from Frazier. This is the family estate vineyard. Great clarity in the glass. Forest floor and a little petrol on the nose. Soft but slightly peppery with a hint of coffee in mid palate is followed by a peppery spicy finish. Little sign of tannins left. 10 years ago I remember the fruit showing through better. Drink now. Interesting change after two hours in a decanter and 1 hour in the glass. Hints of cherries on the finish. Reminded me of an amarone.
Mar 4th, 20212010 vintage was smooth and jammy! Loved every drop!
2010 vintage was smooth and jammy! Loved every drop!
Jul 11th, 2016
Warm, smoky, baking spice, and black cherry.
Warm, smoky, baking spice, and black cherry.
Jan 25th, 2016
A bit too much fruit and not enough tannin for me, but I'd nevertheless drink it again.
A bit too much fruit and not enough tannin for me, but I'd nevertheless drink it again.
Dec 25th, 2015