Grgich Hills Estate
Yountville Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon
60 year old vines oldest in the valley ~ Scarecrow vines.
Double cordon, dry farmed.
Vanilla, coconut, cranberry meringue pie, cream fraiche, red cherry, sweet baking spices, iron/sanguine, elevated acidity.
Fine grained smooth tannins coating roof. Long finish on concentrated red fruit. 90% Cab Sauv, 10% PV. 20 months in French oak.
60 year old vines oldest in the valley ~ Scarecrow vines.
Double cordon, dry farmed.
Vanilla, coconut, cranberry meringue pie, cream fraiche, red cherry, sweet baking spices, iron/sanguine, elevated acidity.
Fine grained smooth tannins coating roof. Long finish on concentrated red fruit. 90% Cab Sauv, 10% PV. 20 months in French oak.
Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy oak spice. On the palate black cherry, raspberry and black currant flavors with espresso, cacao and earthy notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine ripe tannins long ending with fruit, oak and tobacco spice! Nice!
Dark Ruby with aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs and earthy oak spice. On the palate black cherry, raspberry and black currant flavors with espresso, cacao and earthy notes. Well balanced, lively acidity, fine ripe tannins long ending with fruit, oak and tobacco spice! Nice!
Sep 4th, 2022Luscious, full bodied and deep. But not exciting. Very expensive.
Luscious, full bodied and deep. But not exciting. Very expensive.
Oct 25th, 2017Wow. Super soft tannins and ready to drink now or lay down in the cellar.
Wow. Super soft tannins and ready to drink now or lay down in the cellar.
Sep 30th, 2016A very solid and nice wine but with a price tag at $185 it is an easy pass (at least for me).
A very solid and nice wine but with a price tag at $185 it is an easy pass (at least for me).
Feb 18th, 2016Great wine, paired it with some brisket. But did this price I’d rather have a Burgundy!
Great wine, paired it with some brisket. But did this price I’d rather have a Burgundy!
Apr 18th, 2022huckleberry, herbal notes, espresso, and bay leaves.
huckleberry, herbal notes, espresso, and bay leaves.
Nov 22nd, 2021