James Cole
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Mother Mary of God! Near Pomerol like. Charles Hendricks masterpiece. Menthol & a touch of mint.
Stunning vintage & wine.
This 07 is in perfect shape…at its peak. Still has 7 plus years of life.
Black raspberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, purple fruits, dark chocolate/pudding, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, softened, cinnamon stick, vanilla, dark, rich soils, moist, limestone mush, black tea, black licorice, bay leaf, salted caramel, dryish twig, menthol, mint, volcanic ash, sandalwood, dark withering to candied, red, blue florals, lavender framed in violets with perfect acidity and a amazingly, structured, well knitted/tensioned and elegantly polished finish that lasts minutes falling squarely on earthy minerality.
Second wine with an Allen Brother’s Ribcap recently bought on the secondary market for $55.
Photos of; James Cole on Silverado Trail, brass statue that is their bottle logo & their private tasting room.
Mother Mary of God! Near Pomerol like. Charles Hendricks masterpiece. Menthol & a touch of mint.
Stunning vintage & wine.
This 07 is in perfect shape…at its peak. Still has 7 plus years of life.
Black raspberries, black raspberries, black plum, dark cherries, purple fruits, dark chocolate/pudding, dark spice, clove, nutmeg, softened, cinnamon stick, vanilla, dark, rich soils, moist, limestone mush, black tea, black licorice, bay leaf, salted caramel, dryish twig, menthol, mint, volcanic ash, sandalwood, dark withering to candied, red, blue florals, lavender framed in violets with perfect acidity and a amazingly, structured, well knitted/tensioned and elegantly polished finish that lasts minutes falling squarely on earthy minerality.
Second wine with an Allen Brother’s Ribcap recently bought on the secondary market for $55.
Photos of; James Cole on Silverado Trail, brass statue that is their bottle logo & their private tasting room.
This shows an astonishing amount of wood. It is like sucking on a wood plank. Also, show a touch of heat-alcohol burn on the back throat.
The fruits are floral, bright and perhaps a tad overripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries, dark chocolate to pudding, a fair amount of wet clay, the wood is almost punishing, leather, dry tobacco, dark, rich soil with leaves, lighter spice than the Privado, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, dry sage, tree bark, good acidity, red florals with violets for days. This needs to lay down another 5 year. The finish is still a astringent and needs to evolve until the earth and wood clam down.
This shows an astonishing amount of wood. It is like sucking on a wood plank. Also, show a touch of heat-alcohol burn on the back throat.
The fruits are floral, bright and perhaps a tad overripe. Blackberries, black raspberries, plum, dark cherries, strawberries, dark chocolate to pudding, a fair amount of wet clay, the wood is almost punishing, leather, dry tobacco, dark, rich soil with leaves, lighter spice than the Privado, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanillin, dry sage, tree bark, good acidity, red florals with violets for days. This needs to lay down another 5 year. The finish is still a astringent and needs to evolve until the earth and wood clam down.
Dark fruit along with pallets long finish
Dark fruit along with pallets long finish
Oct 7th, 2020I opened this bottle last night, vacuum sealed it and put it back in my cabinet last night. Despite that, it’s showing some slight signs of wear.
The nose reveals; dark berry liqueur notes, dark cassis, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed black plum, brown sugar, black licorice, dark, rich, sweet soil, steeped fruit tea, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, clay, burnt ambers, light graphite, rubber toy, savoriness, leather, hints of mint, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, violets, lavender and dark withering florals.
The body is full, very rich with dark, tarry tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance just falling into place. Dark berry liqueur notes, dark cassis, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed black plum, bright cherries, boysenberries, brown sugar, black licorice, root beer characteristics, dark, rich, sweet soil, steeped fruit tea, herbaceous notes, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry brush, clay, burnt ambers, charcoal, light graphite, rubber toy, savoriness, leather, signs of mint, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, violets, lavender and dark withering florals. The acidity wonderful. There’s a slight alcohol sting. The finish is rich, ripe, lush, elegant, well balanced, persistent and if not for the alcohol sting would receive a slightly better score.
Photos of, James Cole Winery & tasting room, iconic bronze statue that is branded on their label, harvesting Estate fruit and property grounds.
I opened this bottle last night, vacuum sealed it and put it back in my cabinet last night. Despite that, it’s showing some slight signs of wear.
The nose reveals; dark berry liqueur notes, dark cassis, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed black plum, brown sugar, black licorice, dark, rich, sweet soil, steeped fruit tea, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, clay, burnt ambers, light graphite, rubber toy, savoriness, leather, hints of mint, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, violets, lavender and dark withering florals.
The body is full, very rich with dark, tarry tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance just falling into place. Dark berry liqueur notes, dark cassis, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed black plum, bright cherries, boysenberries, brown sugar, black licorice, root beer characteristics, dark, rich, sweet soil, steeped fruit tea, herbaceous notes, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry brush, clay, burnt ambers, charcoal, light graphite, rubber toy, savoriness, leather, signs of mint, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, violets, lavender and dark withering florals. The acidity wonderful. There’s a slight alcohol sting. The finish is rich, ripe, lush, elegant, well balanced, persistent and if not for the alcohol sting would receive a slightly better score.
Photos of, James Cole Winery & tasting room, iconic bronze statue that is branded on their label, harvesting Estate fruit and property grounds.
One of and still one of true love wines
Still young but when it opens it is a killer - three hours so far and ever sip it gets better
So lady is out with her girlfriends drinking wine and watching bad moms Christmas movie
So I broke into the cellar and drinking a good one
At the mid point of a bumps bruises thrills and spills week
Proud dad this week and Saturday I will demonstrate how proud with a wine toast
All I need is the 14th to fall my way - can't say anything else or I will jinx it
All smiles in anticipation and this wine
One of and still one of true love wines
Still young but when it opens it is a killer - three hours so far and ever sip it gets better
So lady is out with her girlfriends drinking wine and watching bad moms Christmas movie
So I broke into the cellar and drinking a good one
At the mid point of a bumps bruises thrills and spills week
Proud dad this week and Saturday I will demonstrate how proud with a wine toast
All I need is the 14th to fall my way - can't say anything else or I will jinx it
All smiles in anticipation and this wine
Like the updated logo/label. On the nose; beautiful red, fresh, florals, sweet dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, baking spices & perfume florals. The mouthfeel is ripe, rich and juicy. Drier powdery tannin structure, anise, black licorice, ripe; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black cherries, black plum, nice amount of baking spices, grippy volcanic minerals, soft leather, loamy soils, tree bark, mouthwatering acidity and long, rich, ripe fruit driven finish with just a touch of dry powdery tannins on the long set.
Like the updated logo/label. On the nose; beautiful red, fresh, florals, sweet dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, baking spices & perfume florals. The mouthfeel is ripe, rich and juicy. Drier powdery tannin structure, anise, black licorice, ripe; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black cherries, black plum, nice amount of baking spices, grippy volcanic minerals, soft leather, loamy soils, tree bark, mouthwatering acidity and long, rich, ripe fruit driven finish with just a touch of dry powdery tannins on the long set.
Sep 9th, 2017Aged to perfection. Drinking great. Coco notes with lots of fruit. Could age a few more years.
Aged to perfection. Drinking great. Coco notes with lots of fruit. Could age a few more years.
Jun 14th, 2017Snow day wine! Decanted- perfect. It has a few more years but drinking great right now!
Snow day wine! Decanted- perfect. It has a few more years but drinking great right now!
Feb 9th, 2017
@Mike R Holy mother of God!!! Thank you Mary for convincing my Bud Mike to relinquish a bottle and ship this to me. This had it all going on!!! I was a little worried when I 1st opened it. It was somewhat muted. I could not pick up anything on the nose and the palate was shut down as well. Decanted 2 hours and the transformation was EPIC! Tannins were balanced, dark fruits were singing, front mid and back were soaked in a lush blanket of intertwined velvety orchestrated notes. Precise and defined with layers upon layers. The finish was as good as Queen playing at you high school prom.
Nuf Said 👍👏👏👍
@Mike R Holy mother of God!!! Thank you Mary for convincing my Bud Mike to relinquish a bottle and ship this to me. This had it all going on!!! I was a little worried when I 1st opened it. It was somewhat muted. I could not pick up anything on the nose and the palate was shut down as well. Decanted 2 hours and the transformation was EPIC! Tannins were balanced, dark fruits were singing, front mid and back were soaked in a lush blanket of intertwined velvety orchestrated notes. Precise and defined with layers upon layers. The finish was as good as Queen playing at you high school prom.
Nuf Said 👍👏👏👍