Just a gorgeous representation of classic Napa and the beautiful wines from the 2011 vintage, all 🌿, 🌸 and 🌎 elements all wrapped in a core of fruit, texture and brightness. Run, don't walk, if you have this 💎 in your cellar.
Just a gorgeous representation of classic Napa and the beautiful wines from the 2011 vintage, all 🌿, 🌸 and 🌎 elements all wrapped in a core of fruit, texture and brightness. Run, don't walk, if you have this 💎 in your cellar.
Jun 6th, 2020
A little tight at first, but fresh plum and a bit of bitter chocolate and sour cherry came around after 30 minutes.
A little tight at first, but fresh plum and a bit of bitter chocolate and sour cherry came around after 30 minutes.
Jul 7th, 2015
No oak on this. Bell pepper, violets, plum, black pepper, red cherry, and earth
No oak on this. Bell pepper, violets, plum, black pepper, red cherry, and earth
May 5th, 2014
I think there was a little TCA, as well as 2011 being a tough year
I think there was a little TCA, as well as 2011 being a tough year
Sep 17th, 2013
Drank 2011 on 4/26/19. Gift of Doris. Still bright clear color. Velvet texture. Memories of right bank. Nut and chocolate mid-palate.
Drank 2011 on 4/26/19. Gift of Doris. Still bright clear color. Velvet texture. Memories of right bank. Nut and chocolate mid-palate.
Apr 26th, 2019
Paired it with southwest salmon burgers and it was a fantastic compliment to the meal!
Paired it with southwest salmon burgers and it was a fantastic compliment to the meal!
Sep 28th, 2017
Decanted for 2 hours. Hint of blackberries and currants with a lot of spice.
Decanted for 2 hours. Hint of blackberries and currants with a lot of spice.
Jul 13th, 2015
Berry fruit forward w a hint of chocolate in the finish. Very good!
Berry fruit forward w a hint of chocolate in the finish. Very good!
Feb 21st, 2015
Very good Merlot, but maybe not worth the price. May improve with age.
Very good Merlot, but maybe not worth the price. May improve with age.
Jan 17th, 2015
Initial aroma of mild red cherries. Up front and roof of the mouth of mild raspberries and tart cherries. All upfront
Initial aroma of mild red cherries. Up front and roof of the mouth of mild raspberries and tart cherries. All upfront
Dec 29th, 2014
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
