When a friend says he’s gonna make some great steaks, sometimes wine just come to mind. This one’s been in the cellar for a while, and is a good reminder to check in with Lou and Louis. Made from one of Napa’s great historical vineyards this is a phenomenal rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar box and graphite mix with aromas of black cherries and dried flowers. Flavors of cedar and dried flowers, pencil shavings, cherry and tobacco are draped in gauzy tannins and bright with juicy acidity that leaves a hint of dried orange peel in the finish. Absolutely regal.
When a friend says he’s gonna make some great steaks, sometimes wine just come to mind. This one’s been in the cellar for a while, and is a good reminder to check in with Lou and Louis. Made from one of Napa’s great historical vineyards this is a phenomenal rendition of Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar box and graphite mix with aromas of black cherries and dried flowers. Flavors of cedar and dried flowers, pencil shavings, cherry and tobacco are draped in gauzy tannins and bright with juicy acidity that leaves a hint of dried orange peel in the finish. Absolutely regal.
Jun 28th, 2021Spectacularly smooth mix of pencil lead, cherry, pipe tobacco and cola. Fantastic acidity and balance. One of the best.
Spectacularly smooth mix of pencil lead, cherry, pipe tobacco and cola. Fantastic acidity and balance. One of the best.
Feb 10th, 2019
Red fruit, silky texture, but sadly a noticeable bandaid note that makes me think there is some significant brettannomyces here.
Red fruit, silky texture, but sadly a noticeable bandaid note that makes me think there is some significant brettannomyces here.
Sep 8th, 2017Really beautiful aromatics, but the palate falls a little short. I think the palate complexity will develop with more bottle age.
Really beautiful aromatics, but the palate falls a little short. I think the palate complexity will develop with more bottle age.
Aug 7th, 2016I've seen how fastidious Kapcsandy is about cleanliness in their winery, but I swear I detect a significant presence of brettanomyces here. Not sure what to think.
I've seen how fastidious Kapcsandy is about cleanliness in their winery, but I swear I detect a significant presence of brettanomyces here. Not sure what to think.
Apr 5th, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
