James Cole

Tyson Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend

9.213 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is the 13 Tyson. One the nose, a touch of funkiness, tarry notes, dark currants, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, sweet liqueur dark cherries and fresh dark florals. The body is full with fine M+ tannins. Sweet dark currents, tarry notes, anise, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, sweet liqueur dark cherries, violets, lavender, understated round acidity with a rich, round finish that drys on the long set.

This is the 13 Tyson. One the nose, a touch of funkiness, tarry notes, dark currants, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, sweet liqueur dark cherries and fresh dark florals. The body is full with fine M+ tannins. Sweet dark currents, tarry notes, anise, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, sweet liqueur dark cherries, violets, lavender, understated round acidity with a rich, round finish that drys on the long set.

1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2017
Ming L
9.5

My first bottle was 2 years ago, and this only gets better.
The nose is the interplay of oak spices, earth, and juicy ripe black fruit core. Rich, dense, and silky, underpinned by lively acidity. Long bitter sweet finish.
Wish I bought more.

My first bottle was 2 years ago, and this only gets better.
The nose is the interplay of oak spices, earth, and juicy ripe black fruit core. Rich, dense, and silky, underpinned by lively acidity. Long bitter sweet finish.
Wish I bought more.

Jan 25th, 2024
Valery Webb

Drank at Merker’s. Spicy and smooth. Easy finish

Drank at Merker’s. Spicy and smooth. Easy finish

Apr 30th, 2022
Ming L
9.3

Gentle nose of blackberry, creme de cassis, incense, warm spices, and the seductive hint of forest floor/wild fungus. Harmonious palate: full and unctuous, yet weightless. Acidity is as good as it gets. Supple silky tannins.
This bottle exceeds my high expectation. Love the simple yet elegant label too.

Gentle nose of blackberry, creme de cassis, incense, warm spices, and the seductive hint of forest floor/wild fungus. Harmonious palate: full and unctuous, yet weightless. Acidity is as good as it gets. Supple silky tannins.
This bottle exceeds my high expectation. Love the simple yet elegant label too.

Jan 9th, 2022
Ondrej

Bold, super well balanced.

Bold, super well balanced.

Oct 22nd, 2019
Jake Hajer

Jake had this 3 years ago

Jake had this 3 years ago

Dec 18th, 2021
Scott Rapacki

Scott had this 3 months ago

Scott had this 3 months ago

Aug 24th, 2024
Scott Rapacki

Scott had this 4 months ago

Scott had this 4 months ago

Jul 13th, 2024
Chuck Davis

Chuck had this 3 years ago

Chuck had this 3 years ago

Sep 26th, 2021
Stuart Kuntz

Stuart had this 4 years ago

Stuart had this 4 years ago

Feb 28th, 2021