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, 2021Black 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, 2021Strong flavor. NIAA Last Round
Strong flavor. NIAA Last Round
Apr 9th, 2024Initially 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, 20236/2023. 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, 2023Medium ruby color.
Aromas are light, red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, clove, baked blackberry.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Medium ruby color.
Aromas are light, red fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, clove, baked blackberry.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 3/5
Jan 18th, 2023Smokey tannins, great on its own, round, robust, medium acid, dark berries, chalk, really nice
Smokey tannins, great on its own, round, robust, medium acid, dark berries, chalk, really nice
Jun 11th, 2022From daughter’s in-laws. Smooth, medium-body, easy
From daughter’s in-laws. Smooth, medium-body, easy
May 15th, 2022Dry with strong notes of oak followed by plum and a hint of chocolate in the aftertaste
Dry with strong notes of oak followed by plum and a hint of chocolate in the aftertaste
Feb 12th, 2022