Pott Wines (Aaron & Claire Pott and Daughters)

Her Majesty's Secret Service Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.439 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.3

Just a few pics of the wines from last night’s monthly 4th Friday. Too many bottles to try!

Another example of a delicious 2011 vintage. I think this vintage is drinking really well right now in regards to integration. Dark in the glass, but lighter in aromatics and palate. Baked mixed berry pie, rhubarb tart, cedar and sweet vanilla tobacco on the nose and palate. Good structure and still showing some tannin. The finish had potpourri, cassis and even some graphite. Drinking really well but think this could hold in this window for another few years.

Just a few pics of the wines from last night’s monthly 4th Friday. Too many bottles to try!

Another example of a delicious 2011 vintage. I think this vintage is drinking really well right now in regards to integration. Dark in the glass, but lighter in aromatics and palate. Baked mixed berry pie, rhubarb tart, cedar and sweet vanilla tobacco on the nose and palate. Good structure and still showing some tannin. The finish had potpourri, cassis and even some graphite. Drinking really well but think this could hold in this window for another few years.

Oct 26th, 2019
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.4

A single clone selection from stagecoach vineyard one cluster per shoot and this was a challenging year aaron is consulting for several label very well endowed wine with lots of everything. Most excellent

A single clone selection from stagecoach vineyard one cluster per shoot and this was a challenging year aaron is consulting for several label very well endowed wine with lots of everything. Most excellent

1 person found it helpfulFeb 20th, 2014
Holly Wyatt

Holly had this 11 years ago

Holly had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2013
Roy Goble

This 2011 might be better in a few years

This 2011 might be better in a few years

Jun 14th, 2016
Ludovic Anacleto

Big, bold and transparent to its terroir. It breath, smells, feels and tastes like Napa. And this is what I love about it. Winemaking is not too invasive and the barrel use is present yet not overwhelming. I may be wrong but I feel a Michel Rolland influence here which is ok. Love that there is a great balance between juice, fruit and tannins seriousness. A delicious wine indeed.

Big, bold and transparent to its terroir. It breath, smells, feels and tastes like Napa. And this is what I love about it. Winemaking is not too invasive and the barrel use is present yet not overwhelming. I may be wrong but I feel a Michel Rolland influence here which is ok. Love that there is a great balance between juice, fruit and tannins seriousness. A delicious wine indeed.

Jul 8th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

This is from stagecoach vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

This is from stagecoach vineyard 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Mar 31st, 2014
Gordon Walker

Pretty typical napa cab, green, herbaceous, woody coconut, menthol, cassis

Pretty typical napa cab, green, herbaceous, woody coconut, menthol, cassis

Mar 5th, 2014
Faith Ventrello

Partner Vintage Wine Marketing

9.8

Another great from Aaron Pott.

Another great from Aaron Pott.

Jan 15th, 2014
Brian Reams

Preetttty good. Super well integrated; esp surprising given the high alcohol (14.4)

Preetttty good. Super well integrated; esp surprising given the high alcohol (14.4)

Jul 12th, 2020
Eric L.

Great wine. One of the very best 2011s in Napa valley.

Great wine. One of the very best 2011s in Napa valley.

Jun 22nd, 2015