Blind taste: thought it was a 17, Napa Valley, California Cab.
Close. But no cigar. Literally.
Blind taste: thought it was a 17, Napa Valley, California Cab.
Close. But no cigar. Literally.
Oct 23rd, 2021
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, cassis, plum, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, cassis, plum, vanilla, dark chocolate and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Sep 24th, 2021
Low tannin, smooth, sweet but not too sweet, no bite. Good. Outstanding.
Low tannin, smooth, sweet but not too sweet, no bite. Good. Outstanding.
Feb 14th, 2025
Smooth drinking cab!
Dec 21st, 2024Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cherry, raspberry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, tree bark, vanilla.
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cherry, raspberry, spice.
Dry. Flavors of cherry, tree bark, vanilla.
Aug 6th, 2024
Gift from Snab. Solid Cab! Will offer more details after second bottle.
Gift from Snab. Solid Cab! Will offer more details after second bottle.
Jul 10th, 2024
Strong flavor. NIAA Last Round
Strong flavor. NIAA Last Round
Apr 9th, 2024
Initially smooth, then the tannins grip you (benefits from aeration) and dark berry flavors come forward. Peppery finish.
Initially smooth, then the tannins grip you (benefits from aeration) and dark berry flavors come forward. Peppery finish.
Dec 8th, 2023Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cola, cassis, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cola, oak spice.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of cola, cassis, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cola, oak spice.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 4/5
Aug 15th, 2023
6/2023. Good medium bodied Cab. Easy to drink. Not as big as expected.
6/2023. Good medium bodied Cab. Easy to drink. Not as big as expected.
Jun 28th, 2023
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
