Yes, I broke down, AGAIN!
Impressive, clean nose, accentuated with bing cherries and molasses.
Palette is drum-tight. Well balanced with good precision. Finishes sweet. Really nice
Yes, I broke down, AGAIN!
Impressive, clean nose, accentuated with bing cherries and molasses.
Palette is drum-tight. Well balanced with good precision. Finishes sweet. Really nice
May 19th, 2017
14.8% alc.
Tasted blind I was guessing a way riper vintage (like 2007 or even 1997) so was surprised to see 2006 on the label.
This will have fans in the "Big & Bold" camp but I think it has been manipulated too much to correctly represent the vintage.
Impressive for its sheer size but....
14.8% alc.
Tasted blind I was guessing a way riper vintage (like 2007 or even 1997) so was surprised to see 2006 on the label.
This will have fans in the "Big & Bold" camp but I think it has been manipulated too much to correctly represent the vintage.
Impressive for its sheer size but....
May 14th, 2016
Like many 2006 Napa Cabs, the lasting acidity is pretty high. I'm all for food acidity to balance a wine, but the finish is all acidity and not enough fruit or tannin for me right now. Well made wine for sure. Tough vintage.
Like many 2006 Napa Cabs, the lasting acidity is pretty high. I'm all for food acidity to balance a wine, but the finish is all acidity and not enough fruit or tannin for me right now. Well made wine for sure. Tough vintage.
Apr 23rd, 2016
Graphite, lead and a little thin. Nice finish, though.
Graphite, lead and a little thin. Nice finish, though.
Apr 5th, 2015
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
