Long Meadow Ranch
E.J. Church Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Hi Saturday night, why not? And why wait? I held this bottle about a year and honestly I probably could 10-ish more and would it be better—maybe? But it’s pretty damn spectacular now. So much cassis (both red and black currant jam plus currant juice), some vanilla, tobacco lite, and an almost menthol freshness oh go onnnn) Long Meadow is a favorite of mine and continues to be so. This has all the markings of classic Cali Cab but it is how they fit together that make it more than fab. I’d take normal fab but now is the time to level up. Why not?
Hi Saturday night, why not? And why wait? I held this bottle about a year and honestly I probably could 10-ish more and would it be better—maybe? But it’s pretty damn spectacular now. So much cassis (both red and black currant jam plus currant juice), some vanilla, tobacco lite, and an almost menthol freshness oh go onnnn) Long Meadow is a favorite of mine and continues to be so. This has all the markings of classic Cali Cab but it is how they fit together that make it more than fab. I’d take normal fab but now is the time to level up. Why not?
Dec 6th, 2020
24 mos French Oak, 50% new. Dark and brooding black fruits and cassis interlaced with silky but noticeable tannins. Mouthwatering.
24 mos French Oak, 50% new. Dark and brooding black fruits and cassis interlaced with silky but noticeable tannins. Mouthwatering.
Mar 13th, 2019
#napavalley #cabernetsauvignon dark coffee with bitter chocolate, black pepper, anise star, blueberries, cooked asparagus, fresh cooking herbs #napavalley
#napavalley #cabernetsauvignon dark coffee with bitter chocolate, black pepper, anise star, blueberries, cooked asparagus, fresh cooking herbs #napavalley
Oct 17th, 2015
2010 compared to 2017. 2010 showed that the wine aged better than the 2017.
2010 compared to 2017. 2010 showed that the wine aged better than the 2017.
Sep 6th, 2023
Wonderful LMR cab! 2012 vintage showing quite nicely.
Wonderful LMR cab! 2012 vintage showing quite nicely.
Aug 8th, 2020
2012 vintage. Great Cabernet. Robust and intense dark fruit. Still can age a few more years. Very impressed with LMR on this one!
2012 vintage. Great Cabernet. Robust and intense dark fruit. Still can age a few more years. Very impressed with LMR on this one!
May 2nd, 2020
As with all varietals from Long Meadow, incredibly well balanced and fruitful especially for a Cab. Loved this bottle.
As with all varietals from Long Meadow, incredibly well balanced and fruitful especially for a Cab. Loved this bottle.
Nov 29th, 201916.5+/20 (91+/100) Травянисто-овощные тона в первом носе; в развитии - спелая чёрная смородина, слива, яблоко, шоколад. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, вяжущими танинами. Очень молодо, под выдержку, минимум 5 лет. #dfwe2018
16.5+/20 (91+/100) Травянисто-овощные тона в первом носе; в развитии - спелая чёрная смородина, слива, яблоко, шоколад. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, вяжущими танинами. Очень молодо, под выдержку, минимум 5 лет. #dfwe2018
Dec 26th, 2018