I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet.
I beg to differ on my prior rating. With some airtime, this comes into its own. Places merlot on a different level. The cab franc gives this structure and presence. No rush to consume. Nice acidity and cherry compote on the mid palate. Finished luscious and moderately sweet.
May 11th, 2025
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot aged in a combination of mostly new French oak, but some Hungarian oak as well, represents 1,190 cases, or 50% of the production from their estate vineyard. This wine shows beautiful floral notes along with hints of earth, chocolate, espresso, licorice and blackcurrants. It is elegant, medium to full-bodied, with impressive purity, texture and length.
80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot aged in a combination of mostly new French oak, but some Hungarian oak as well, represents 1,190 cases, or 50% of the production from their estate vineyard. This wine shows beautiful floral notes along with hints of earth, chocolate, espresso, licorice and blackcurrants. It is elegant, medium to full-bodied, with impressive purity, texture and length.
Mar 6th, 2021
@David A Lentine it was a great evening with friends and what a better way to enjoy it than with this fine bottle. Jennifer and I thank you so very much for sharing this. A distinctive red blend that is drinking perfect. Supple and smooth texture offering dark berry, blue fruits and plum. Ideally this is how all tannins should be integrated, wonderful! Nice long finish that shows puffs of smoke and the return of the fruit.
@David A Lentine it was a great evening with friends and what a better way to enjoy it than with this fine bottle. Jennifer and I thank you so very much for sharing this. A distinctive red blend that is drinking perfect. Supple and smooth texture offering dark berry, blue fruits and plum. Ideally this is how all tannins should be integrated, wonderful! Nice long finish that shows puffs of smoke and the return of the fruit.
1 person found it helpfulNov 27th, 2016
Cabernet Day, y'all! Beautiful red fruits, tannins starting to integrate, still needs more time, though.
Cabernet Day, y'all! Beautiful red fruits, tannins starting to integrate, still needs more time, though.
1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014
Blackberry, cassis, firm tannins. Had a streak of sage/vegetable on the finish that was off-putting the first night, but singing the second!
Blackberry, cassis, firm tannins. Had a streak of sage/vegetable on the finish that was off-putting the first night, but singing the second!
Dec 25th, 2016
Another promising wine from here that undoubtedly will start to blossom in 5+ years.
Another promising wine from here that undoubtedly will start to blossom in 5+ years.
Feb 18th, 2016
My friends absolutely love this. Decanted it for 2 hours.
My friends absolutely love this. Decanted it for 2 hours.
Jan 1st, 201608' full-bodied explosive & complexed wine. Toasted oak, dark chocolate, rich black coffee, young & tannic. Drinking with depth & length. Great Bordeaux blend. Best years are in front of it!
08' full-bodied explosive & complexed wine. Toasted oak, dark chocolate, rich black coffee, young & tannic. Drinking with depth & length. Great Bordeaux blend. Best years are in front of it!
Aug 28th, 2015
Firing on all cylinders. Makes me want to open a bottle of the Kapcsandy Grand Vin '08 sooner than later.
Firing on all cylinders. Makes me want to open a bottle of the Kapcsandy Grand Vin '08 sooner than later.
Dec 15th, 2014
The real deal but not a 100 point wine. Needs another 5 years
The real deal but not a 100 point wine. Needs another 5 years
Nov 2nd, 2013
Yountville, Napa Valley, California, USA
