Raspberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, dark cherry, and cedar on the nose. In addition to the above, the palate adds cranberry, dark cherry, black pepper, dark plum, and cocoa. Medium alcohol, high acid, a long finish, and medium plus tannins, more of a Bordeaux style, although it is a bit fruit forward. My experience with Red Rose Hill cabs is that they need age on them to shine. At the 13 year mark, this vintage is at its prime.
Raspberry, cinnamon, nutmeg, dark cherry, and cedar on the nose. In addition to the above, the palate adds cranberry, dark cherry, black pepper, dark plum, and cocoa. Medium alcohol, high acid, a long finish, and medium plus tannins, more of a Bordeaux style, although it is a bit fruit forward. My experience with Red Rose Hill cabs is that they need age on them to shine. At the 13 year mark, this vintage is at its prime.
Oct 12th, 2023I opened two bottles of the 2009 Red Rose Hill Cab. Both were corked. Very disappointing. I opened a 2010 as a third bottle, and it was fine. 2009 must have used a bad batch of corks.
I opened two bottles of the 2009 Red Rose Hill Cab. Both were corked. Very disappointing. I opened a 2010 as a third bottle, and it was fine. 2009 must have used a bad batch of corks.
Sep 17th, 2020
Extremely smooth and well balanced Cab. Pairs well with a red meats, or just to sip on.
Extremely smooth and well balanced Cab. Pairs well with a red meats, or just to sip on.
Apr 3rd, 2015
Aging well. Nose opening up, cedar notes, mellow tannins and very drinkable. Pairing well with beef, and pasta.
Aging well. Nose opening up, cedar notes, mellow tannins and very drinkable. Pairing well with beef, and pasta.
Nov 17th, 2014
Carmel Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
