Slow-ox for 4 hours. Deep, impenetrable garnet color. No visible signs of age at this point. On the nose, it's all cassis and mulberries. This character is subsequently reflected on the palate. Everything remains in a very primary state and this wine comes across quite fresh with a nice, protracted finish. Tannins have integrated and there's enough acidity to make it a very fine partner to a hearty meal. Structure to drink well over the next several years. Overall, while it lacks complexity, this bottle was hugely enjoyable and dangerously quaff-able. Drink now or Hold for more secondary characteristics to develop.
Slow-ox for 4 hours. Deep, impenetrable garnet color. No visible signs of age at this point. On the nose, it's all cassis and mulberries. This character is subsequently reflected on the palate. Everything remains in a very primary state and this wine comes across quite fresh with a nice, protracted finish. Tannins have integrated and there's enough acidity to make it a very fine partner to a hearty meal. Structure to drink well over the next several years. Overall, while it lacks complexity, this bottle was hugely enjoyable and dangerously quaff-able. Drink now or Hold for more secondary characteristics to develop.
Jun 21st, 2017
Red/blue fruit on the nose, ripe, some pencil shavings, old baseball glove, palate has blueberry, baking spices, tea leaves, cocoa, vanilla, nice structure, impressive acidity, some dried herbs on the finish. Well done.
Red/blue fruit on the nose, ripe, some pencil shavings, old baseball glove, palate has blueberry, baking spices, tea leaves, cocoa, vanilla, nice structure, impressive acidity, some dried herbs on the finish. Well done.
Jul 26th, 2014
Pure silk. Faint blackberry, light tannins. Very well done. One bottle leads to three... 2008 Stagecoach
Pure silk. Faint blackberry, light tannins. Very well done. One bottle leads to three... 2008 Stagecoach
Mar 29th, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
