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.
How much fun is this wine. Fresh fruiI by the nose inviting you to try to drink some more. Soft tannins that have soften enough over time that are still soft enough to fill my mouth inviting me have some more Lamb and wine. Yet it all carries a sweetness and tannin that goes great with that rich lamb meat. Find me another bottle to drink before the one I’m drinking fades away.
How much fun is this wine. Fresh fruiI by the nose inviting you to try to drink some more. Soft tannins that have soften enough over time that are still soft enough to fill my mouth inviting me have some more Lamb and wine. Yet it all carries a sweetness and tannin that goes great with that rich lamb meat. Find me another bottle to drink before the one I’m drinking fades away.
Jan 15th, 2018
Dark, smooth and Lush!! 2007 and aged well. Deeeelish!
Dark, smooth and Lush!! 2007 and aged well. Deeeelish!
Aug 25th, 2015
