Hunnicutt
Brinkman Block Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Thank you @Jason and Jennie / amazing wine and Kirk Venge is making delicious wine - RP scored this 97 and I was just not willing to go that far but one of the best Napa cabs in awhile for me - this was consumed during the WNH Sunday virtual zoom tasting and to share virtually with Jason and Jennie was even more amazing - wine had legs forever - deep ruby color - smell of dark red cherries and raspberries and coco - taste and finish incredible - fruit forward delicious smooth - all of the above help create big bold beautiful in a bottle and left me with a huge smile
Thank you @Jason and Jennie / amazing wine and Kirk Venge is making delicious wine - RP scored this 97 and I was just not willing to go that far but one of the best Napa cabs in awhile for me - this was consumed during the WNH Sunday virtual zoom tasting and to share virtually with Jason and Jennie was even more amazing - wine had legs forever - deep ruby color - smell of dark red cherries and raspberries and coco - taste and finish incredible - fruit forward delicious smooth - all of the above help create big bold beautiful in a bottle and left me with a huge smile
Aug 12th, 2020
They call this bottling their “Brinkman Block.” However, it is Beckstoffer George III fruit. If they put BGIII on the label, they would pay Beckstoffer more for the fruit. Beckstoffer fruit is always in such demand, they have very firm pricing regulations and rules.
I should note that this had just gone into bottle a few days before we tasted. The bottle we bought did not even receive its foil cap yet.
On the nose, fresh, floral fruits. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, vanilla, cinnamon stick, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, dry rocks, underbrush, dark spice, steeped tea, leather, saddle-wood, just a hint of green pepper, limestone volcanic minerals and red & dark fresh & withering florals.
The body is full, Rich with firm, dark, tarry grainy tannins. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, vanilla, cinnamon stick, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, dry rocks, underbrush, dark spice, steeped tea, leather, saddle-wood, fresh tobacco with ash, limestone volcanic minerals and red & dark fresh & withering florals. The acidity is beautiful. The long finish is dark, loaded with spice and fine tannins that is persistent for minutes. This one will amaze after 10 years in bottle. I look forward to enjoying mine then.
Photos of; Hunnicutt, cellar entrance, their stainless steel tanks (all mid size to vinify separately smaller lots of fruit), and a half & half shot of their patio and tasting room.
They call this bottling their “Brinkman Block.” However, it is Beckstoffer George III fruit. If they put BGIII on the label, they would pay Beckstoffer more for the fruit. Beckstoffer fruit is always in such demand, they have very firm pricing regulations and rules.
I should note that this had just gone into bottle a few days before we tasted. The bottle we bought did not even receive its foil cap yet.
On the nose, fresh, floral fruits. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, vanilla, cinnamon stick, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, dry rocks, underbrush, dark spice, steeped tea, leather, saddle-wood, just a hint of green pepper, limestone volcanic minerals and red & dark fresh & withering florals.
The body is full, Rich with firm, dark, tarry grainy tannins. Ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, vanilla, cinnamon stick, some clove & nutmeg, caramel, dry rocks, underbrush, dark spice, steeped tea, leather, saddle-wood, fresh tobacco with ash, limestone volcanic minerals and red & dark fresh & withering florals. The acidity is beautiful. The long finish is dark, loaded with spice and fine tannins that is persistent for minutes. This one will amaze after 10 years in bottle. I look forward to enjoying mine then.
Photos of; Hunnicutt, cellar entrance, their stainless steel tanks (all mid size to vinify separately smaller lots of fruit), and a half & half shot of their patio and tasting room.
Beckstoffer George iii. About to bottle this. Tasting nice. 2013 got 96 pts parker. 2014 got 97 pts.
Beckstoffer George iii. About to bottle this. Tasting nice. 2013 got 96 pts parker. 2014 got 97 pts.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2018This is awesome. Spice, fruit, length, complexity...just awesome. Drinking so well. Much more approachable than the '14 935 we had. I never had this side by side with the '13 935 but i might give it to the 935 for the power and tannin. Hunnicutt does such a good job with the beckstoffer george iii vineyard. Robert parker 96
This is awesome. Spice, fruit, length, complexity...just awesome. Drinking so well. Much more approachable than the '14 935 we had. I never had this side by side with the '13 935 but i might give it to the 935 for the power and tannin. Hunnicutt does such a good job with the beckstoffer george iii vineyard. Robert parker 96
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2017
Really liked this. The PNV barrel lot was my favorite of the morning.
Really liked this. The PNV barrel lot was my favorite of the morning.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2017
@delectable this is the Kenefick Ranch.
Celebrating after a good showing on a gravel race. This is great.
@delectable this is the Kenefick Ranch.
Celebrating after a good showing on a gravel race. This is great.
Great tasting last night of wines below with @Justin Stephens and @Andrew Bohi over Zoom with a great group of friends including @James K. We missed @Vanessa and @J Greene.
It seemed everyone had a different favorite which speaks well to the quality and consistency from Hunnicutt. My WoTN was the Brinkman.
Dinner at Our Paladar in Rochester, MN. If you’re in the area or visiting, you have to check it out! Food and people are amazing!
2019 Richard Donner Chard
2019 Napa Cab
2019 Eastline Cab
2019 Wayside
2019 FS81
2019 Brinkman Block
2019 935
Great tasting last night of wines below with @Justin Stephens and @Andrew Bohi over Zoom with a great group of friends including @James K. We missed @Vanessa and @J Greene.
It seemed everyone had a different favorite which speaks well to the quality and consistency from Hunnicutt. My WoTN was the Brinkman.
Dinner at Our Paladar in Rochester, MN. If you’re in the area or visiting, you have to check it out! Food and people are amazing!
2019 Richard Donner Chard
2019 Napa Cab
2019 Eastline Cab
2019 Wayside
2019 FS81
2019 Brinkman Block
2019 935
This wine is so great. I could just smell the nose all night. Dark fruit, florals and perfume. The palate is depth and complexity - so impressive. This vintage isn’t at the level of the ‘13, ‘15, or ‘16s, but that’s pretty tough company. Still, solid 94. @James K super glad you joined up!! You’re gonna be thrilled with these.
This wine is so great. I could just smell the nose all night. Dark fruit, florals and perfume. The palate is depth and complexity - so impressive. This vintage isn’t at the level of the ‘13, ‘15, or ‘16s, but that’s pretty tough company. Still, solid 94. @James K super glad you joined up!! You’re gonna be thrilled with these.
Mar 3rd, 2024Trying some 2019s with a killer steak tonight to see where they are starting. This is really pretty floral, licorice, and black fruit. It also has great structure. Great acidity and tannins. Drinking really well now but should be a knockout in a few years!
Trying some 2019s with a killer steak tonight to see where they are starting. This is really pretty floral, licorice, and black fruit. It also has great structure. Great acidity and tannins. Drinking really well now but should be a knockout in a few years!
Jun 23rd, 2023OK, I’m consolidating here. This is the same wine as the Brinkman Block, but the one year they labeled as Beckstoffer G3.
Treating myself for my birthday and glad I did. This is in great drinking window. Let breath for 2 hours and drank over next 5. Black cherry, blackberry, licorice, black olive…. Complex, well balanced, great structure… just ticks off all the boxes.
Just wish it was my birth year! 😁
OK, I’m consolidating here. This is the same wine as the Brinkman Block, but the one year they labeled as Beckstoffer G3.
Treating myself for my birthday and glad I did. This is in great drinking window. Let breath for 2 hours and drank over next 5. Black cherry, blackberry, licorice, black olive…. Complex, well balanced, great structure… just ticks off all the boxes.
Just wish it was my birth year! 😁