Deep garnet with some ruby hues. A little green on the nose to start with some chili. Opened up with some a little floral, chalk, damp forest floor and some leaves. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Layers on the palate of cassis, black currants, cigar box, a little earthiness and vegetal. Long finish. Seems a touch older than an 1999. Drink till 2020.
Deep garnet with some ruby hues. A little green on the nose to start with some chili. Opened up with some a little floral, chalk, damp forest floor and some leaves. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Layers on the palate of cassis, black currants, cigar box, a little earthiness and vegetal. Long finish. Seems a touch older than an 1999. Drink till 2020.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Corned beef and old Cabernet? Why not? Aromas of wet wood and earth and tar and hot leather open into autumnal and dried fruit notes. Very deep and smoky on the palate with layers of old wood and sour cherries. Tobacco and soot on the finish. Very old world; let's see what some aeration does...
Corned beef and old Cabernet? Why not? Aromas of wet wood and earth and tar and hot leather open into autumnal and dried fruit notes. Very deep and smoky on the palate with layers of old wood and sour cherries. Tobacco and soot on the finish. Very old world; let's see what some aeration does...
Mar 17th, 2015
Really lovely acidity mellows with a little air, nice holiday aperetif with the in laws.
Really lovely acidity mellows with a little air, nice holiday aperetif with the in laws.
Dec 25th, 2017
Napa Valley, California, USA
