Plumpjack
Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Haven’t had this for yonks as can’t afford it any more.
Love the tasting room in Napa. But for the money, I’m a little disappointed with this. Not plush or integrated. Mocha and cedar dominate. Good tannins and acidity. Give this more time, but not worth the $150 which I paid.
Haven’t had this for yonks as can’t afford it any more.
Love the tasting room in Napa. But for the money, I’m a little disappointed with this. Not plush or integrated. Mocha and cedar dominate. Good tannins and acidity. Give this more time, but not worth the $150 which I paid.
A friend had a “reduction party” as he was needing to thin out his cellar. Definitely a party I’m happy to attend!
This is the oldest Plumpjack I’ve had and I’m pleasantly surprised by how well this has held up. With their unabashed and decadent style, these always drink great young but this opens my eyes to how nice they can be when the heat dies off. Silky and rich. Fondue dipped red, blue and black fruits, currant, toasted oak, baking spice and ginger bread aromatics. Plush and hedonistic like at first sip, the fruit is still center stage with additional notes of menthol, brown sugar and bacon fat. Flavor bomb that stays away from the flabby and singular style.
A friend had a “reduction party” as he was needing to thin out his cellar. Definitely a party I’m happy to attend!
This is the oldest Plumpjack I’ve had and I’m pleasantly surprised by how well this has held up. With their unabashed and decadent style, these always drink great young but this opens my eyes to how nice they can be when the heat dies off. Silky and rich. Fondue dipped red, blue and black fruits, currant, toasted oak, baking spice and ginger bread aromatics. Plush and hedonistic like at first sip, the fruit is still center stage with additional notes of menthol, brown sugar and bacon fat. Flavor bomb that stays away from the flabby and singular style.
En mag - delicious - big wine creates big smiles
En mag - delicious - big wine creates big smiles
Jan 2nd, 2020November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!
Yes, I had to do a double take when I saw the vintage...2017! And it’s drinking like it’s open for business. Similar to the Moone-Tsai it was next to, but everything turned up to 11. Aromatics of triple fudge dipped blueberries and blackberries. Currant and Mexican vanilla too. On the palate, dense and rich. An absolute flavor bomb of baked plums, cinnamon, espresso beans and nutmeg. Maybe this is in a youthful just released phase before shutting down to gain some complexity...
November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!
Yes, I had to do a double take when I saw the vintage...2017! And it’s drinking like it’s open for business. Similar to the Moone-Tsai it was next to, but everything turned up to 11. Aromatics of triple fudge dipped blueberries and blackberries. Currant and Mexican vanilla too. On the palate, dense and rich. An absolute flavor bomb of baked plums, cinnamon, espresso beans and nutmeg. Maybe this is in a youthful just released phase before shutting down to gain some complexity...
A few days late in posting the Wednesday Wine Committee wines. Standard format with 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.
This is full blown fruit forward Napa Cab. It just oozes of blackberries, blueberries, mixed berry pie and Mexican vanilla on the nose with juicy and rich tannins. Liqueur and velvet like. Sweet smoke too. Didn’t pick up much savory or secondary notes here. I guessed young vintage, high ABV (15.5%!) Napa Cab.
A few days late in posting the Wednesday Wine Committee wines. Standard format with 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.
This is full blown fruit forward Napa Cab. It just oozes of blackberries, blueberries, mixed berry pie and Mexican vanilla on the nose with juicy and rich tannins. Liqueur and velvet like. Sweet smoke too. Didn’t pick up much savory or secondary notes here. I guessed young vintage, high ABV (15.5%!) Napa Cab.
This is drinking beautifully young. It’s round and juicy. It’s dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, plum skin, dry powdery tannins, dark chocolate, coco powder, layered baking spices, dark spice w/ some heat with dark florals & lavender. Nice acidity and polished.
Photo of Andrew the Assistant Winemaker of Odette featured to the left.
This is drinking beautifully young. It’s round and juicy. It’s dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, plum skin, dry powdery tannins, dark chocolate, coco powder, layered baking spices, dark spice w/ some heat with dark florals & lavender. Nice acidity and polished.
Photo of Andrew the Assistant Winemaker of Odette featured to the left.
A ridiculously smooth and rich Napa Cab, literally oozing tobacco and dark chocolate, cedar and tarry earth. Beautifully round, hiding its alcohol, finishing delightfully long with charred cherry oak. Miles to go, but no reason to wait.
A ridiculously smooth and rich Napa Cab, literally oozing tobacco and dark chocolate, cedar and tarry earth. Beautifully round, hiding its alcohol, finishing delightfully long with charred cherry oak. Miles to go, but no reason to wait.
Nov 10th, 2018