Progeny
Special Selection Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
A winery I seem to forget about at times, though every time I open a bottle, I realize I shouldn’t. Consistently delicious Napa cabs from Veeder, on a stunning property.
This is their “extended” aged cab, and 2012 was the current release when we visited the winery in 2019. I believe 2014 is current release now.
I opened this and consumed it initially as a pop and pour as I wasn’t able to plan too far ahead. For the most part, I think the 2012 vintage for Napa cabs are in a sweet spot at the moment. This was unabashedly Napa cab in profile with a purple core, aromas of baked mixed berry pie, espresso and nutmeg baking spices, and a bit of a bull in a China shop feel to it as it was just really powerful. Very tannic at the finish. After this sat in the decanter close to three hours, this blossomed. Much more layered. The aromatics revealed more cordial and even violets, and the palate became more finessed with a streak of mineral/stone down the middle. Veeder cabs, for me, have more opulence than the other mountain AVA cabs, and this stayed true as it turned silky. I’d either decant this 3+hrs or hold another 3+yrs if opening soon.
A winery I seem to forget about at times, though every time I open a bottle, I realize I shouldn’t. Consistently delicious Napa cabs from Veeder, on a stunning property.
This is their “extended” aged cab, and 2012 was the current release when we visited the winery in 2019. I believe 2014 is current release now.
I opened this and consumed it initially as a pop and pour as I wasn’t able to plan too far ahead. For the most part, I think the 2012 vintage for Napa cabs are in a sweet spot at the moment. This was unabashedly Napa cab in profile with a purple core, aromas of baked mixed berry pie, espresso and nutmeg baking spices, and a bit of a bull in a China shop feel to it as it was just really powerful. Very tannic at the finish. After this sat in the decanter close to three hours, this blossomed. Much more layered. The aromatics revealed more cordial and even violets, and the palate became more finessed with a streak of mineral/stone down the middle. Veeder cabs, for me, have more opulence than the other mountain AVA cabs, and this stayed true as it turned silky. I’d either decant this 3+hrs or hold another 3+yrs if opening soon.
My GOODNESS. What a stunning wine! I’ve only had a few Progeny wines but each one has been superb. The depth and concentration here...wow. So much blue and black fruit, alongside nutmeg, clove, sandalwood. Felt perfect on the palate. The finish made me want to drink this through a straw. Heading to Napa in 5 weeks...this may have just made the “must visit” list!
My GOODNESS. What a stunning wine! I’ve only had a few Progeny wines but each one has been superb. The depth and concentration here...wow. So much blue and black fruit, alongside nutmeg, clove, sandalwood. Felt perfect on the palate. The finish made me want to drink this through a straw. Heading to Napa in 5 weeks...this may have just made the “must visit” list!
Dec 30th, 2017
First time having this one, I think @Shay A led me in this direction👍🏼 it’s fantastic just on p&p. Can’t wait till it has some air
Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Brix 24.4–25.2
pH 3.93
TA(g/100mls) 0.61
Alcohol 14.8%
Barrel French Oak (32 months)
Production 130 cases
First time having this one, I think @Shay A led me in this direction👍🏼 it’s fantastic just on p&p. Can’t wait till it has some air
Varietal 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Appellation Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Brix 24.4–25.2
pH 3.93
TA(g/100mls) 0.61
Alcohol 14.8%
Barrel French Oak (32 months)
Production 130 cases
Neat little comparison, as this was tasted alongside a 2009 O'Shaughnessy Mount Veeder Cabernet. It was interesting how these at first were very different, then started to converge, then started to diverge significantly. At the end of the comparison, this one was a two-point winner. This is a nose of classic Napa Cabernet. Blackberry currant, pepper that almost singes your nostril hair. Entry is full-bodied, Blackberry, blueberry, baking spices, currant, licorice, herbs. And just kept adding another layer and another layer. On the finish, softened tannins are noted yet toasted quality is still extremely present. This wine is showing superb integration, and in my opinion it's still probably 3 to 5 years away from the very top of the hill. This one has a long life ahead.
Neat little comparison, as this was tasted alongside a 2009 O'Shaughnessy Mount Veeder Cabernet. It was interesting how these at first were very different, then started to converge, then started to diverge significantly. At the end of the comparison, this one was a two-point winner. This is a nose of classic Napa Cabernet. Blackberry currant, pepper that almost singes your nostril hair. Entry is full-bodied, Blackberry, blueberry, baking spices, currant, licorice, herbs. And just kept adding another layer and another layer. On the finish, softened tannins are noted yet toasted quality is still extremely present. This wine is showing superb integration, and in my opinion it's still probably 3 to 5 years away from the very top of the hill. This one has a long life ahead.
Sep 21st, 2019
This turned out to be the lightest of the three. Mountain fruit front end...not too heavy on the back end. We determined this to be the favorite wine without food. Would be perfect with a cheese plate.
This turned out to be the lightest of the three. Mountain fruit front end...not too heavy on the back end. We determined this to be the favorite wine without food. Would be perfect with a cheese plate.
Dec 8th, 2017
