Mica
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine.
I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine.
Dec 23rd, 2024Fully ripe, intense and concentrated. Nose displays black cherries and coffee notes. Palate presents a muscular structure of dense tannins and cedar notes. I also detect hints of maple and blackberry spice. For a second wine, I just shake my head as it’s brilliantly made and so expressive. Why pay triple for the Buccella, but then most of us like to display our net worth I guess… no rush to consume these. I estimate another 7 - 10 years of runway ahead of this, maybe more.
Fully ripe, intense and concentrated. Nose displays black cherries and coffee notes. Palate presents a muscular structure of dense tannins and cedar notes. I also detect hints of maple and blackberry spice. For a second wine, I just shake my head as it’s brilliantly made and so expressive. Why pay triple for the Buccella, but then most of us like to display our net worth I guess… no rush to consume these. I estimate another 7 - 10 years of runway ahead of this, maybe more.
Feb 24th, 2024The hits keep on coming .... certified sommelier juice number 3
The hits keep on coming .... certified sommelier juice number 3
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2014Best vintage of Mica yet. As good as Tin Man for half the price!
Best vintage of Mica yet. As good as Tin Man for half the price!
Mar 31st, 2017Rich with densely packed tannins. Cassis, blueberry, espresso, sweet tobacco. A really well-made 2012 Napa Cab with the type of structure that'll allow it a long slumber in the cellar.
Rich with densely packed tannins. Cassis, blueberry, espresso, sweet tobacco. A really well-made 2012 Napa Cab with the type of structure that'll allow it a long slumber in the cellar.
Dec 17th, 2015Cassis, black cherry, blackberry and a hint of fresh herbs. Very nice balance
Cassis, black cherry, blackberry and a hint of fresh herbs. Very nice balance
Jan 1st, 2015