Grapes sourced from Howell Mountain Estate and Rutherford Dust Estate vineyards, aged in French oak, 60% new. Deep Ruby, with rich and complex aromas, full of berry, currant, spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of pepper, smoke and earthy herbs. Soft smooth tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and smoky cedar character. Good now and has room to age.
Grapes sourced from Howell Mountain Estate and Rutherford Dust Estate vineyards, aged in French oak, 60% new. Deep Ruby, with rich and complex aromas, full of berry, currant, spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of pepper, smoke and earthy herbs. Soft smooth tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and smoky cedar character. Good now and has room to age.
Jan 26th, 2022
Magnum
Dec 3rd, 2017
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
8.9
A sort of classical style of old Cali cabs... Big and dusty with enough oak to give some earthy, coffee-ish tannins. The fruit is dark and structured. Age worthy, and probably should be aged...
A sort of classical style of old Cali cabs... Big and dusty with enough oak to give some earthy, coffee-ish tannins. The fruit is dark and structured. Age worthy, and probably should be aged...
6 people found it helpfulMay 15th, 2015
Impressed. Spicy and dirty and delicious.
Impressed. Spicy and dirty and delicious.
2 people found it helpfulNov 3rd, 2015Grapes sourced from Howell Mountain Estate and Rutherford Dust Estate vineyards, aged in French oak, 60% new. Deep Ruby, with rich and complex aromas, full of berry, currant, spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of pepper, smoke and earthy herbs. Soft smooth tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and smoky cedar character. Good now and has room to age.
Grapes sourced from Howell Mountain Estate and Rutherford Dust Estate vineyards, aged in French oak, 60% new. Deep Ruby, with rich and complex aromas, full of berry, currant, spice and cedar notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and cherry with notes of pepper, smoke and earthy herbs. Soft smooth tannins, long finish ending with a fruit and smoky cedar character. Good now and has room to age.
1 person found it helpfulMar 26th, 2022
Old school in style with some age on it. Cassis, oak, dusty and some green pepper.
Old school in style with some age on it. Cassis, oak, dusty and some green pepper.
1 person found it helpfulJul 6th, 2020
When you know the winemaker it just tastes better
When you know the winemaker it just tastes better
1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2019Had this at a steakhouse in Alpharetta. A rich and complex Cab loaded with berry, currant, spice and cedar aromas. On the palate blackberry and sweet cherry flavors with notes of pepper, smoke and sweet herbs. Soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with a fine smoky cedar character. Very nice has room to age. Great with a steak.
Had this at a steakhouse in Alpharetta. A rich and complex Cab loaded with berry, currant, spice and cedar aromas. On the palate blackberry and sweet cherry flavors with notes of pepper, smoke and sweet herbs. Soft smooth tannins, lingering ending with a fine smoky cedar character. Very nice has room to age. Great with a steak.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 25th, 2018
Daniel had this 9 years ago
Daniel had this 9 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2016
Getting into secondary stuff but still a baby. Released after the 2010 and mostly from Howell mtn
Getting into secondary stuff but still a baby. Released after the 2010 and mostly from Howell mtn
1 person found it helpfulNov 19th, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
