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This one falls into the just ok category. I had hoped for a little more after 12 years in bottle.
If you like big, very dark Cabernets, then this one is for you.
While it had nice integration, well rounded and was smooth, its fruits are all very dark, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & some dark cherries. Almost nothing in the way of mid red fruits. Heavy on; tarriness, very dark spice and the darkest of expressos. Baking spices; clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon and dull vanilla. Dry top soil & clay, stones, dry crushed rocks, touch of dry herbs with withering dark & red flowers. The acidity was round and nicely done. The long finish is elegant, smooth, somewhat balanced but, all primary in terms of darks tones.
This will age for another 10–15 years with proper storage.
Photos of; a very low sunset shot of the Estate, tasting bar & shop, the outdoor tasting patio & Estate vines.
This one falls into the just ok category. I had hoped for a little more after 12 years in bottle.
If you like big, very dark Cabernets, then this one is for you.
While it had nice integration, well rounded and was smooth, its fruits are all very dark, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & some dark cherries. Almost nothing in the way of mid red fruits. Heavy on; tarriness, very dark spice and the darkest of expressos. Baking spices; clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon and dull vanilla. Dry top soil & clay, stones, dry crushed rocks, touch of dry herbs with withering dark & red flowers. The acidity was round and nicely done. The long finish is elegant, smooth, somewhat balanced but, all primary in terms of darks tones.
This will age for another 10–15 years with proper storage.
Photos of; a very low sunset shot of the Estate, tasting bar & shop, the outdoor tasting patio & Estate vines.
Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
