Noae is floral and earthy. Petit Verdot is known for being quite overpowering by itself, so managing to make a smooth wine while retaining it character is difficult. This wine falls a bit short on expectations. There are tannins but they are more mellow than expected. They do linger well, but are low. A medium-mild sweet oak stays through the finish as well. Full flavored plum is the primary fruit flavor and bit of dark chocolate as well. There is also a little bite on the end adding a short lasting spice. This is an enjoyable bottle, but I think they diluted the true characteristics of the grape too much.
Noae is floral and earthy. Petit Verdot is known for being quite overpowering by itself, so managing to make a smooth wine while retaining it character is difficult. This wine falls a bit short on expectations. There are tannins but they are more mellow than expected. They do linger well, but are low. A medium-mild sweet oak stays through the finish as well. Full flavored plum is the primary fruit flavor and bit of dark chocolate as well. There is also a little bite on the end adding a short lasting spice. This is an enjoyable bottle, but I think they diluted the true characteristics of the grape too much.
Apr 10th, 2016
Fantastic fruit, good acidity, spice on the finish. Can't ask for anything better. Well balanced wine!
Fantastic fruit, good acidity, spice on the finish. Can't ask for anything better. Well balanced wine!
Sep 15th, 2015
Leather, coffee and tobacco nose. Big, smooth, reserved fruit and nice mouth feel. Balanced, black cherry finish.
Leather, coffee and tobacco nose. Big, smooth, reserved fruit and nice mouth feel. Balanced, black cherry finish.
Jul 23rd, 2015
Tasting with Henry:
Higher alcohol than Prisoner. Black fruits, leathery, meaty, cigar.
Tasting with Henry:
Higher alcohol than Prisoner. Black fruits, leathery, meaty, cigar.
Mar 18th, 2015
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
