Greer
Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
My first Greer to open. I had a glass of the 2011 2-3yrs ago and loved it, which prompted me to sign up. Borders Scarecrow’s JJCohn vineyard. Very Rutherford, and very 2015 (concentration to the max; a nice marriage of 2014’s open/sexy profile and 2016’s structured/serious profile). I double decanted this back to the bottle for an hour, and then back to the decanter for the remaining four hours.
Aaron Pott made, and very much in his style. Purple in the glass, and a high toned mix of red, blue and black fruits on the nose. A definite sweetness aromatically but in no way offputting. Behind the wall of ripe fruit is bright potpourri, bitter dark cocoa shavings, espresso and a mineral-earthy note.
The palate was much more compact. The fresh squeezed fruits continued but there was a darker core. Towards the end of the four hours, the profile started showing layers of violets, red and black currant, graphite, and high percentage dark chocolate. Excellent acidity and fine grained tannins on the finish.
For me, this falls in the “elegant” category. I could have simply smelled the wine all evening as the aromatics were intoxicating. On the young side, but I imagine this improves over the next 3-5yrs and becomes an even better bottle. Decant 3-4hrs or hold.
My first Greer to open. I had a glass of the 2011 2-3yrs ago and loved it, which prompted me to sign up. Borders Scarecrow’s JJCohn vineyard. Very Rutherford, and very 2015 (concentration to the max; a nice marriage of 2014’s open/sexy profile and 2016’s structured/serious profile). I double decanted this back to the bottle for an hour, and then back to the decanter for the remaining four hours.
Aaron Pott made, and very much in his style. Purple in the glass, and a high toned mix of red, blue and black fruits on the nose. A definite sweetness aromatically but in no way offputting. Behind the wall of ripe fruit is bright potpourri, bitter dark cocoa shavings, espresso and a mineral-earthy note.
The palate was much more compact. The fresh squeezed fruits continued but there was a darker core. Towards the end of the four hours, the profile started showing layers of violets, red and black currant, graphite, and high percentage dark chocolate. Excellent acidity and fine grained tannins on the finish.
For me, this falls in the “elegant” category. I could have simply smelled the wine all evening as the aromatics were intoxicating. On the young side, but I imagine this improves over the next 3-5yrs and becomes an even better bottle. Decant 3-4hrs or hold.
A cut above the ‘14 and ‘15 vintages. This ‘13 can still wait a few more years but it’s wonderful now.
A cut above the ‘14 and ‘15 vintages. This ‘13 can still wait a few more years but it’s wonderful now.
Jan 31st, 2021
Next to last wine for thanksgiving- ass kicking good with dessert
Next to last wine for thanksgiving- ass kicking good with dessert
Nov 27th, 2020Good wine, earthy, hints of old world style
Good wine, earthy, hints of old world style
May 16th, 2020Lots of bottles were popped for Weston’s 40th! Only posting a few of my highlights!
This was actually my first time trying Greer. No way I would have believed this was from the ‘11 vintage. So much depth and concentration here. Richly textured, dense and open for business. Very dark in profile in both the nose and palate. Graphite, dust, dark chocolate, plums, cassis, and so much beautiful sweet blue and black fruits at the finish. Delicious.
Lots of bottles were popped for Weston’s 40th! Only posting a few of my highlights!
This was actually my first time trying Greer. No way I would have believed this was from the ‘11 vintage. So much depth and concentration here. Richly textured, dense and open for business. Very dark in profile in both the nose and palate. Graphite, dust, dark chocolate, plums, cassis, and so much beautiful sweet blue and black fruits at the finish. Delicious.
Wife’s favorite wine of the night. I’ve written about this 10 several time & nothing has changed. Many great years in front of it.
Wife’s favorite wine of the night. I’ve written about this 10 several time & nothing has changed. Many great years in front of it.
Mar 17th, 2019
This may be my favorite Greer to date. While young, this hits all the right notes. Dark cherries, chocolate, trademark Rutherford dusty tannins. Thick on the palate - the wine coats the mouth (and glass). Incredibly balanced this strikes the right middle ground between fruit and savory. This wine is amazing and everyone loved (someone at the table actually gasped after her first sip). Decanted for two hours.
This may be my favorite Greer to date. While young, this hits all the right notes. Dark cherries, chocolate, trademark Rutherford dusty tannins. Thick on the palate - the wine coats the mouth (and glass). Incredibly balanced this strikes the right middle ground between fruit and savory. This wine is amazing and everyone loved (someone at the table actually gasped after her first sip). Decanted for two hours.
Jul 16th, 2017
Gift from Rob Greer. Amazing nose. I don't decant much but it helped here and was really enjoyable.
Gift from Rob Greer. Amazing nose. I don't decant much but it helped here and was really enjoyable.
3 people found it helpfulMar 17th, 2016
Dark cherries, menthol, tobacco and dusty tannins. So good.
Dark cherries, menthol, tobacco and dusty tannins. So good.
3 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015