2009 RSV POV. Two hours in and still sleek and a bit tight. Preliminarily, it's balanced and well made. Nice fruit concentration and sneaky good acid. Fine medium tannins and a long, subtle finish. Hope I've got more of this. Juicy goodness with structure.
2009 RSV POV. Two hours in and still sleek and a bit tight. Preliminarily, it's balanced and well made. Nice fruit concentration and sneaky good acid. Fine medium tannins and a long, subtle finish. Hope I've got more of this. Juicy goodness with structure.
2 people found it helpfulMay 17th, 2014Not too many Napa reds are this balanced and can still boast such bright acids. Concentrated. Layered aromas and flavors. Subtle long finish. $38? Maybe not a steal but a damn good value.
Not too many Napa reds are this balanced and can still boast such bright acids. Concentrated. Layered aromas and flavors. Subtle long finish. $38? Maybe not a steal but a damn good value.
1 person found it helpfulJun 5th, 2014Balanced wine (2009 was an excellent Carneros vintage) do not know blend but tastes 50 merlot/50 Cab. Textured, acid structure; upset I opened it this early as this wine will age gracefully.
Balanced wine (2009 was an excellent Carneros vintage) do not know blend but tastes 50 merlot/50 Cab. Textured, acid structure; upset I opened it this early as this wine will age gracefully.
May 16th, 2015Nicely balanced, understated Bordeaux blend from Carneros that'll let the food shine.
Nicely balanced, understated Bordeaux blend from Carneros that'll let the food shine.
Jan 8th, 2014