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No formal notes on this one as we ended up enjoying our evening far too much.
Suffice to say, the finest bottle I’ve had from them and amongst some of the best examples of new world red wine out of Napa I’ve had in some time.
The 2012 was singing last night. Complexity, showing amazing integration and flat out harmony on the palate. Man was this beautiful.
The Il Mostro (The Monster) red wine is named for the unusually thick and twisted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel vines that have stood strong for the last 100 to 125 years from where these grapes are sourced.
Beautiful craftsmanship from their former Winemaker, Charles Hendricks.
Photos of; James Cole Winery, their intimate tasting bar, Owners-James & Colleen and their Cellar/Private tasting room.
No formal notes on this one as we ended up enjoying our evening far too much.
Suffice to say, the finest bottle I’ve had from them and amongst some of the best examples of new world red wine out of Napa I’ve had in some time.
The 2012 was singing last night. Complexity, showing amazing integration and flat out harmony on the palate. Man was this beautiful.
The Il Mostro (The Monster) red wine is named for the unusually thick and twisted Petite Sirah and Zinfandel vines that have stood strong for the last 100 to 125 years from where these grapes are sourced.
Beautiful craftsmanship from their former Winemaker, Charles Hendricks.
Photos of; James Cole Winery, their intimate tasting bar, Owners-James & Colleen and their Cellar/Private tasting room.
Creamy blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, faint strawberries, milk chocolate, creamy soft minerals, dark dry earth, vanilla, leather, sawdust and a long chocolate cake with fruit finish. Love this wine. Excellent pair with the BBQ chicken.
Creamy blackberries, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, faint strawberries, milk chocolate, creamy soft minerals, dark dry earth, vanilla, leather, sawdust and a long chocolate cake with fruit finish. Love this wine. Excellent pair with the BBQ chicken.
Black cherry & black plum liqueur, ripe strawberries, back rhubarb, chocolate fudge cake w/raspberries, red & pink florals, powdery tannins, rich dark earth and grainy taut minerals. As much as I like this 10, I think I prefer "The Monster" young. 100 year old Petite Syrah wines with a splash of Zinfandel.
Black cherry & black plum liqueur, ripe strawberries, back rhubarb, chocolate fudge cake w/raspberries, red & pink florals, powdery tannins, rich dark earth and grainy taut minerals. As much as I like this 10, I think I prefer "The Monster" young. 100 year old Petite Syrah wines with a splash of Zinfandel.
Consistently one of my favorites from James Cole. The 13 is no different. New Winemaker for the 15 vintage. We'll see if the style changes. Trained by Chuck but they've added a Wine Consultant. Interesting to see how new influences changes this wine.
Consistently one of my favorites from James Cole. The 13 is no different. New Winemaker for the 15 vintage. We'll see if the style changes. Trained by Chuck but they've added a Wine Consultant. Interesting to see how new influences changes this wine.
Napa Valley, California, USA
