Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Big and bold. Needed to open up a lot. Black currant and oak taste. Initial fruity taste then rich tannins
Big and bold. Needed to open up a lot. Black currant and oak taste. Initial fruity taste then rich tannins
Nov 27th, 2020
Bought this when I visited a couple months ago. Family owned winery that is gorgeous, people were friendly. For $50 this is really good - needs time to open up but once it does you get dark fruit, big tannins, pencil shavings and a clean finish.
Bought this when I visited a couple months ago. Family owned winery that is gorgeous, people were friendly. For $50 this is really good - needs time to open up but once it does you get dark fruit, big tannins, pencil shavings and a clean finish.
Apr 26th, 2020For an entry level RYEW cab, this one really is drinking very well. First time purchasing the "non-Rock Block" cab, this one shows a lot of potential. The nose is more of a sweeter black fruit vs the Spoto, almost with a blue fruit character. Youthful. Middle has a baking spixe character. Finishes with tough oak and peppery characteristics. These wines are always locked up historically. Although I think this one started out with more fruit aromatics than the Rock Block, I still think it needs a couple of years, but don't see it lasting more than 10.
For an entry level RYEW cab, this one really is drinking very well. First time purchasing the "non-Rock Block" cab, this one shows a lot of potential. The nose is more of a sweeter black fruit vs the Spoto, almost with a blue fruit character. Youthful. Middle has a baking spixe character. Finishes with tough oak and peppery characteristics. These wines are always locked up historically. Although I think this one started out with more fruit aromatics than the Rock Block, I still think it needs a couple of years, but don't see it lasting more than 10.
Dec 25th, 2018
2013. Delicious, not very heavy for a cab.
2013. Delicious, not very heavy for a cab.
Aug 14th, 20172003 vintage. I'm impressed with the role that the oak is playing here... a useful spice addition to the soft grip of a leather glove marinated in dark cherry and plum. IMO it's drinking well right now.
2003 vintage. I'm impressed with the role that the oak is playing here... a useful spice addition to the soft grip of a leather glove marinated in dark cherry and plum. IMO it's drinking well right now.
Jan 30th, 2014
Palmer had this 11 years ago
Palmer had this 11 years ago
Jul 16th, 2013
