Kristine Ashe Vineyards
Entre Nous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
06’ Very good. Possibly the best vintage ever. Previous notes still apply.
06’ Very good. Possibly the best vintage ever. Previous notes still apply.
Jul 13th, 2018
06’ Entre Nous Cabernet @Mike R You said it best last night. We look forward to seeing you both soon.
06’ Entre Nous Cabernet @Mike R You said it best last night. We look forward to seeing you both soon.
Nov 4th, 201706' Entre Nous Cabernet. 1st vintage. I know the more recent vintages have been predominately a cab base blend. I'm guessing this 06' is very close, if not 100% Cab. That's just a guess :)
A very rare treat indeed. An old world nose with a touch of violets. On the palate I get plum, ripened cherry, leather, mocha. Nice lingering finish. The acidity/ tannins of this sensational wine are still prominent. That's telling me this bottle will drink nicely for another 7/10 years. Elegant, big & bold... at the same time. All the rough edges have dissipated. It's ready to enjoy now. I wish I had another bottle of the 06'.
Can't help but notice that Philippe Melka first name is spelled differently on a multitude of articles/websites???
06' Entre Nous Cabernet. 1st vintage. I know the more recent vintages have been predominately a cab base blend. I'm guessing this 06' is very close, if not 100% Cab. That's just a guess :)
A very rare treat indeed. An old world nose with a touch of violets. On the palate I get plum, ripened cherry, leather, mocha. Nice lingering finish. The acidity/ tannins of this sensational wine are still prominent. That's telling me this bottle will drink nicely for another 7/10 years. Elegant, big & bold... at the same time. All the rough edges have dissipated. It's ready to enjoy now. I wish I had another bottle of the 06'.
Can't help but notice that Philippe Melka first name is spelled differently on a multitude of articles/websites???
Perfection. Fantastic wine with proper age = spectacular.
Perfection. Fantastic wine with proper age = spectacular.
Jan 5th, 2020Very interesting how similar this wine was in structure to the 2013 Spoto Family Reserve Cabernet (From the Secret Acre). This wine had a similar fruit structure of black cherry chocolate cordial and a little bit of pepper and graphite but has lost the touch of sweetness in the nose that I get with youthful wines. To me, this is classic Napa Cab. The edges on this one have rounded off quite a bit. It has since softened to show its silkier yet robust style. Medium+ to full bodied wine, the Spoto Family Reserve edged this one out in the fruit department but these two wines are both great and immense! It was a real pleasure being able to enjoy these side by side.
Very interesting how similar this wine was in structure to the 2013 Spoto Family Reserve Cabernet (From the Secret Acre). This wine had a similar fruit structure of black cherry chocolate cordial and a little bit of pepper and graphite but has lost the touch of sweetness in the nose that I get with youthful wines. To me, this is classic Napa Cab. The edges on this one have rounded off quite a bit. It has since softened to show its silkier yet robust style. Medium+ to full bodied wine, the Spoto Family Reserve edged this one out in the fruit department but these two wines are both great and immense! It was a real pleasure being able to enjoy these side by side.
Jan 27th, 2018
Great time to drink this 2006, even better on the 2nd day.
Thanks @Shawn R for the bottle.
Great time to drink this 2006, even better on the 2nd day.
Thanks @Shawn R for the bottle.
