Regusci
Estate Bottled Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, USA
Charles Hendricks last vintage at Regusci and what a vintage 2013 was in Napa. If you’re are going to go out on a high note, 13 would be it. The most underrated Winemaker in Napa Valley.
Dark, ruby, lush, currents, raspberries, plum skin, strawberries, dark chocolate, lots of salted caramel notes, mid spice, tarriness, black licorice, soft dark earth with dry top soil, dry tobacco, used leather, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, withering dark floral, lavender framed in violets, excellent acidity and great structure, tension, balance and perfectly polished for days.
Charles Hendricks last vintage at Regusci and what a vintage 2013 was in Napa. If you’re are going to go out on a high note, 13 would be it. The most underrated Winemaker in Napa Valley.
Dark, ruby, lush, currents, raspberries, plum skin, strawberries, dark chocolate, lots of salted caramel notes, mid spice, tarriness, black licorice, soft dark earth with dry top soil, dry tobacco, used leather, vanillin, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, withering dark floral, lavender framed in violets, excellent acidity and great structure, tension, balance and perfectly polished for days.
Dark Ruby. Lovely aromatics, violets, roses, flower garden that blossomed into a nice layered flavor trove of chocolate dipped cherry and toasted cinnamon stick. Perfect compliment to a NY Strip.
Dark Ruby. Lovely aromatics, violets, roses, flower garden that blossomed into a nice layered flavor trove of chocolate dipped cherry and toasted cinnamon stick. Perfect compliment to a NY Strip.
Jan 9th, 2019A fun blast to the past with this ‘01. Smooth tannins, bing cherry, black fruit. A roll of your tongue kind of experience. A Willy Wonka ticket for the holidays.
A fun blast to the past with this ‘01. Smooth tannins, bing cherry, black fruit. A roll of your tongue kind of experience. A Willy Wonka ticket for the holidays.
Dec 12th, 2018
Rich, ripe and fruit forward. Smooth tannins. Delicious to drink over the next 5 years.
Rich, ripe and fruit forward. Smooth tannins. Delicious to drink over the next 5 years.
Nov 4th, 2018I’ve not had a Regusci in awhile. 2011 was certainly not one of Napa’s best vintages. However, this 11 while not the best Estate bottle I’ve had from them, is just drinking really well. It might have something to do with the fact I coravined it six months ago and laid it back down in my EuroCave. It likely advanced it some. I am more & more not sold on the longterm storage (9yrs) of a coravined bottle.
On the nose, nice soft dark spice, beautiful baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Ripe, slightly stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries with a hint of ripe cherries & strawberries. Dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers.
The body is round & full. The tannins are round, velvety and about 60% resolved. The length is nice, structure not what you expect from this producer & Napa but, the balance is lovely. The fruits are ripe with no baked quality as the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, black spiced plum, blueberries, black raspberries, creamy raspberries and more cherries & strawberries than the nose. Mixed berry cola. nice soft dark spice, beautiful, layered baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Mocha chocolate powder, caramel, dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, volcanic minerals, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity flows like a river. The medium finish is; rich, ripe, well balanced and lasts a minute plus.
If I hadn’t coravined this bottle, I’d tell you to drink in the next 3-5 years. However, I think it’s got another 7-8 years of good drinking ahead. Properly stored of course.
Photos of, the long view from the Silverado Trail, their tasting bar & picnic area. If you make a midday appointment, reserve a picnic table and bring lunch to enjoy after your tasting. It’s a great spot with excellent views and ambiance. Last but not least, their (buy on the honor system) fruit & vegetable cart during the right time of the year. You see, the Regusci Family were farmers long before they got into the winemaking business.
I’ve not had a Regusci in awhile. 2011 was certainly not one of Napa’s best vintages. However, this 11 while not the best Estate bottle I’ve had from them, is just drinking really well. It might have something to do with the fact I coravined it six months ago and laid it back down in my EuroCave. It likely advanced it some. I am more & more not sold on the longterm storage (9yrs) of a coravined bottle.
On the nose, nice soft dark spice, beautiful baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Ripe, slightly stewed; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, black raspberries with a hint of ripe cherries & strawberries. Dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers.
The body is round & full. The tannins are round, velvety and about 60% resolved. The length is nice, structure not what you expect from this producer & Napa but, the balance is lovely. The fruits are ripe with no baked quality as the nose. Blackberries, dark cherries, black spiced plum, blueberries, black raspberries, creamy raspberries and more cherries & strawberries than the nose. Mixed berry cola. nice soft dark spice, beautiful, layered baking spices; round full vanilla, cinnamon, clove & nutmeg. Mocha chocolate powder, caramel, dark moist, soils, dry crush limestone, volcanic minerals, used leather, hints of eucalyptus/mint, tree sap, light roasted used coffee grounds with dark fresh & withering flowers. The acidity flows like a river. The medium finish is; rich, ripe, well balanced and lasts a minute plus.
If I hadn’t coravined this bottle, I’d tell you to drink in the next 3-5 years. However, I think it’s got another 7-8 years of good drinking ahead. Properly stored of course.
Photos of, the long view from the Silverado Trail, their tasting bar & picnic area. If you make a midday appointment, reserve a picnic table and bring lunch to enjoy after your tasting. It’s a great spot with excellent views and ambiance. Last but not least, their (buy on the honor system) fruit & vegetable cart during the right time of the year. You see, the Regusci Family were farmers long before they got into the winemaking business.
Bold fruit. Big bing cherry, black currants. Could lay down for a decade.
Bold fruit. Big bing cherry, black currants. Could lay down for a decade.
May 23rd, 2018
Second bottle....it is Friday after all.
Second bottle....it is Friday after all.
2 people found it helpfulJul 26th, 2014On the nose, macerated dark sweet & sour cherries, black plum, blackberries, plum, black cherry cola, sweet spices, black cherry licorice and dark wild flowers. There is also a liqueur quality to the fruits. There's good bottle evolution already. Medium body that's round, rich & elegant. Tannins have no edges or bite. The fruits are ripe; black cherries, cherries, poached strawberries, ripe blackberries, black plum & semi-sweet spices. The dark rich soils also have a semi-sweet quality. Black cherry cola, black tea, sweet tarry character, soft & smooth minerals, suede style leather, dry red roses & fresh violets, a touch of Luden's cherry cough drops and the acidity is like a waterfall on the palate. The texture is round with subtle layers, full & juicy. The length is good, balance is in a good spot and the length and finish is long...lasting over a minute. Photos of the winery & estate vines, their tasting bar and the entrance sign on the Silverado Trail. The family were agricultural & livestock farmers way back in the day (I believe right around the later 30's or early 40's) long before they ever envisioned making wine.
On the nose, macerated dark sweet & sour cherries, black plum, blackberries, plum, black cherry cola, sweet spices, black cherry licorice and dark wild flowers. There is also a liqueur quality to the fruits. There's good bottle evolution already. Medium body that's round, rich & elegant. Tannins have no edges or bite. The fruits are ripe; black cherries, cherries, poached strawberries, ripe blackberries, black plum & semi-sweet spices. The dark rich soils also have a semi-sweet quality. Black cherry cola, black tea, sweet tarry character, soft & smooth minerals, suede style leather, dry red roses & fresh violets, a touch of Luden's cherry cough drops and the acidity is like a waterfall on the palate. The texture is round with subtle layers, full & juicy. The length is good, balance is in a good spot and the length and finish is long...lasting over a minute. Photos of the winery & estate vines, their tasting bar and the entrance sign on the Silverado Trail. The family were agricultural & livestock farmers way back in the day (I believe right around the later 30's or early 40's) long before they ever envisioned making wine.
1 person found it helpfulMay 6th, 2017Takes a little bit to open but man is it good.
Takes a little bit to open but man is it good.
1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2014