Preface
Cabernet Sauvignon
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
From a 375mL. Popped and poured. Preface was, allegedly, a re-label of some project that Philippe Melka was/is involved with. This was my last bottle from an original purchase of seven. Much more complex at this stage in its development. Fascinating nose of cassis, plums, pipe tobacco, chunky beef stew, leather, spices, and alfalfa. On the palate, it’s rich with dark berries, espresso and spices. Tannins are fine and mostly integrated at this point. Long finish. Probably drinking at peak pleasure right now but has plenty of staying power.
From a 375mL. Popped and poured. Preface was, allegedly, a re-label of some project that Philippe Melka was/is involved with. This was my last bottle from an original purchase of seven. Much more complex at this stage in its development. Fascinating nose of cassis, plums, pipe tobacco, chunky beef stew, leather, spices, and alfalfa. On the palate, it’s rich with dark berries, espresso and spices. Tannins are fine and mostly integrated at this point. Long finish. Probably drinking at peak pleasure right now but has plenty of staying power.
Sep 6th, 2018Popped and poured. Deep purple, no visual signs of age. Beautiful bouquet of dark fruit and spice. Delicious. Lots of crème de cassis, blackberries, tobacco. There's a power and balance here that's just so well executed. Definitely not showing off terroir, this is more just brilliant wine making by TRB. A fun wine. Out of a split.
Popped and poured. Deep purple, no visual signs of age. Beautiful bouquet of dark fruit and spice. Delicious. Lots of crème de cassis, blackberries, tobacco. There's a power and balance here that's just so well executed. Definitely not showing off terroir, this is more just brilliant wine making by TRB. A fun wine. Out of a split.
May 2nd, 2015Out of a split. Popped and poured. Massive shot of kirsch. Sweet, velvety tannins. A light tough of vanilla. Delicious and drinking so well right now.
Out of a split. Popped and poured. Massive shot of kirsch. Sweet, velvety tannins. A light tough of vanilla. Delicious and drinking so well right now.
Oct 20th, 2014
Very nice Alexander Valley cab, with black fruits, earth, and smoke on the palate. The tannins are smooth at this point, and this is ready to go. Would score higher if the nose was more prominent.
Very nice Alexander Valley cab, with black fruits, earth, and smoke on the palate. The tannins are smooth at this point, and this is ready to go. Would score higher if the nose was more prominent.
Apr 22nd, 2017
