Hudson
Phoenix Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Needs a little time, but very nice.
Needs a little time, but very nice.
Jan 22nd, 2023Dark and funky. Good oak spice. Needs time. Merlot/Cab Franc.
Dark and funky. Good oak spice. Needs time. Merlot/Cab Franc.
Jan 30th, 2022Chicken feed, green raspberry, charred red bell pepper, potpourri
Chicken feed, green raspberry, charred red bell pepper, potpourri
Feb 14th, 2019
Delicious #carneros Bordeaux-style blend. Big bramble fruit, leather and spice nose, drinks lighter on the palate than the 14.8% ABV and 80% new French oak would suggest; the whole package is well integrated from a difficult fire vintage, lovely spice on the finish. 84% #merlot, 13% #cabernetsauvignon, 3% #cabernetfranc
Delicious #carneros Bordeaux-style blend. Big bramble fruit, leather and spice nose, drinks lighter on the palate than the 14.8% ABV and 80% new French oak would suggest; the whole package is well integrated from a difficult fire vintage, lovely spice on the finish. 84% #merlot, 13% #cabernetsauvignon, 3% #cabernetfranc
Dec 30th, 2024
2019 vintage. Great, earthy, mocha nose. Medium body. 18% Cab, 18% Franc, 64% Merlot. Slightly dryer style. Obvious class afoot but not super-demonstrative. 940 cases made. Unfined and unfiltered. 11.15.24.
2019 vintage. Great, earthy, mocha nose. Medium body. 18% Cab, 18% Franc, 64% Merlot. Slightly dryer style. Obvious class afoot but not super-demonstrative. 940 cases made. Unfined and unfiltered. 11.15.24.
Nov 15th, 2024
A Merlot dominated blend from Carneros, the 2019 Hudson Phoenix shows a medium to deep purple color and bursts from the glass with well-defined aromas of red and black plum, blackberries, raspberries, red currant, menthol and hints of graphite. Medium to full-bodied, the mouthfeel is characterized by soft, polished tannins, a crisp acidity and excellent fruit concentration. Drink now until 2035
A Merlot dominated blend from Carneros, the 2019 Hudson Phoenix shows a medium to deep purple color and bursts from the glass with well-defined aromas of red and black plum, blackberries, raspberries, red currant, menthol and hints of graphite. Medium to full-bodied, the mouthfeel is characterized by soft, polished tannins, a crisp acidity and excellent fruit concentration. Drink now until 2035
Oct 30th, 2022Dark red. Nice blend. Best to decant as it needs to open up
Dark red. Nice blend. Best to decant as it needs to open up
Oct 24th, 2022
Lots of earth and tannin. Delicious blend.
Lots of earth and tannin. Delicious blend.
Oct 11th, 2022
68% Merlot. 32% Cabernet Franc. I don’t drink wines like this often, and I’m now reminded why as it’s not my style, but I can certainly appreciate it for what it is: a nicely done, medium-bodied blend with food appeal. Notes of bell peppers, eucalyptus, red fruits, and potpourri.
68% Merlot. 32% Cabernet Franc. I don’t drink wines like this often, and I’m now reminded why as it’s not my style, but I can certainly appreciate it for what it is: a nicely done, medium-bodied blend with food appeal. Notes of bell peppers, eucalyptus, red fruits, and potpourri.
Jun 25th, 2020