Leviathan
California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
California, USA
Tonight to start the Fathers Day weekend off I have opened the 2013 Leviathan California Red Blend. 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 24% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. This is the 10th Anniversary wine from Andy Erickson the former winemaker of Screaming Eagle.
The nose is very expressive with notes of black cherry, blackberry jam, boysenberry, black currant, chocolate, pencil shavings, herbs and mint.
On the palate there is jammy dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, allspice, herbs, graphite and earth.
This is a full bodied wine with medium + acidity and medium + grippy chewy tannins that lead to a long fruit driven finish. Enjoy your Fathers Day weekend and do it safely. Nostrovia. 🍷🍷🍷🍷
Tonight to start the Fathers Day weekend off I have opened the 2013 Leviathan California Red Blend. 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Syrah, 24% Merlot and 7% Cabernet Franc. This is the 10th Anniversary wine from Andy Erickson the former winemaker of Screaming Eagle.
The nose is very expressive with notes of black cherry, blackberry jam, boysenberry, black currant, chocolate, pencil shavings, herbs and mint.
On the palate there is jammy dark fruit, black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, black currant, allspice, herbs, graphite and earth.
This is a full bodied wine with medium + acidity and medium + grippy chewy tannins that lead to a long fruit driven finish. Enjoy your Fathers Day weekend and do it safely. Nostrovia. 🍷🍷🍷🍷
A wonderful Boudreaux blend From Napa Valley. Dominant black cherry throughout the journey with hints of cigar cedar box and licorice. Long smooth finish. Definitely worthy of a cellar collectible.
A wonderful Boudreaux blend From Napa Valley. Dominant black cherry throughout the journey with hints of cigar cedar box and licorice. Long smooth finish. Definitely worthy of a cellar collectible.
Oct 3rd, 2017
Mostly Cab Sav with Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Big structure and aggressive tannins. Big dark fruit. Calls for a big, meaty 🥩 food pairing for sure.
Mostly Cab Sav with Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Big structure and aggressive tannins. Big dark fruit. Calls for a big, meaty 🥩 food pairing for sure.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2018
The 2013 is on POINT- grippy, chewy- got Napa all over it
The 2013 is on POINT- grippy, chewy- got Napa all over it
Apr 18th, 2017
Blackberry jam, sweet wood, black rocks. Dense and vinous. Persistent tannins with a certain level of finesse to them given their intensity.
Blackberry jam, sweet wood, black rocks. Dense and vinous. Persistent tannins with a certain level of finesse to them given their intensity.
Dec 2nd, 2016Mmm, slightly fruity and smooth, not overly heavy on the tannins.
Mmm, slightly fruity and smooth, not overly heavy on the tannins.
Oct 16th, 2021
Really nice, berries, jam with hint of sweet. Buy it up on last bottle if it is available again.
Really nice, berries, jam with hint of sweet. Buy it up on last bottle if it is available again.
May 22nd, 2021
5th year anniversary dinner in q-tine from Maple and Ash
5th year anniversary dinner in q-tine from Maple and Ash
May 24th, 2020
Make sure you decant at least 2 hours!!! I didn’t heed the advice of others and it came out over oaked with lots of vanilla. First few glasses reminded me of the wines we had in Spain and Portugal, which weren’t bad at all, but not cabs from Napa. After a few hours this turns into a smooth, dusty Cab; which has elegance and power. I’ll buy another and drink properly!
Make sure you decant at least 2 hours!!! I didn’t heed the advice of others and it came out over oaked with lots of vanilla. First few glasses reminded me of the wines we had in Spain and Portugal, which weren’t bad at all, but not cabs from Napa. After a few hours this turns into a smooth, dusty Cab; which has elegance and power. I’ll buy another and drink properly!
Dec 20th, 2019