Napa Valley, California, USA
I probably sound like a broken record, but here’s another 2011 that shows beautifully. I’ve had quite a few different vintages of this wine and they certainly fall in to the rich, opulent, almost hedonistic type style. While this wine isn’t fully there (which isn’t a bad thing), I also don’t pick up much green/vegetal character to it that some 2011 wines possess. There is a ripeness that cascades all over this wine but it pulls back before going too far. Aromatically, it smells like a baked mixed berry pie, lots of baking spices like nutmeg, licorice, toasted rhubarb fig, tar and sweet pipe tobacco. Nicely integrated on the palate, though the ABV pokes out just a small amount. Waves of flavor on the palate showing red, blue and black fruits alongside graphite, charcoal, dark cocoa and espresso nicely wrapped in a silky and slightly dusty profile. This is likely at peak and will hang here for 2-3yrs before starting its decline. Very nice effort for the vintage.
I probably sound like a broken record, but here’s another 2011 that shows beautifully. I’ve had quite a few different vintages of this wine and they certainly fall in to the rich, opulent, almost hedonistic type style. While this wine isn’t fully there (which isn’t a bad thing), I also don’t pick up much green/vegetal character to it that some 2011 wines possess. There is a ripeness that cascades all over this wine but it pulls back before going too far. Aromatically, it smells like a baked mixed berry pie, lots of baking spices like nutmeg, licorice, toasted rhubarb fig, tar and sweet pipe tobacco. Nicely integrated on the palate, though the ABV pokes out just a small amount. Waves of flavor on the palate showing red, blue and black fruits alongside graphite, charcoal, dark cocoa and espresso nicely wrapped in a silky and slightly dusty profile. This is likely at peak and will hang here for 2-3yrs before starting its decline. Very nice effort for the vintage.
Apr 29th, 2020Stop hating on 2011. This is amazing.
Stop hating on 2011. This is amazing.
4 people found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2016My absolute favorite.
My absolute favorite.
3 people found it helpfulNov 29th, 2015
Powerful, almost ink-like wine. Classic cab, with high alcohol content. Will improve for years, but very enjoyable also now.
Powerful, almost ink-like wine. Classic cab, with high alcohol content. Will improve for years, but very enjoyable also now.
2 people found it helpfulOct 2nd, 2016
For a 2011 vintage this is smiling good
Big bold beautiful napa cab
For a 2011 vintage this is smiling good
Big bold beautiful napa cab
Big, hot, rich- roasted red bell pepper, extracted red fruit, dried integrated blueberry. New oak. Very dry.
Big, hot, rich- roasted red bell pepper, extracted red fruit, dried integrated blueberry. New oak. Very dry.
Jan 14th, 2016
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very extracted, dark in the glass. Big cocoa on the nose. Dense red fruits pervade on the palate. Nice length on the finish. A nice effort in a challenging vintage.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Very extracted, dark in the glass. Big cocoa on the nose. Dense red fruits pervade on the palate. Nice length on the finish. A nice effort in a challenging vintage.
Sep 2nd, 2015
Blueberries. bell peppers. cocoa. #hall #kathrynhall #cabernetsauvignon #sacrashe
Blueberries. bell peppers. cocoa. #hall #kathrynhall #cabernetsauvignon #sacrashe
Feb 17th, 2015
Enjoying the 93 point 2011 HALL "Kathryn Hall" Cabernet with wonderful Steak dinner #hallwines
Enjoying the 93 point 2011 HALL "Kathryn Hall" Cabernet with wonderful Steak dinner #hallwines
Jan 11th, 2015
