Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California, USA
Third of the blind Napa Valley Mountain reds. Deep garnet red. Dark fruit on the attack with solid minerality throughout. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with dark mountain berries, spices, forest floor, dark cocoa, black currants and sweet spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2025.
Third of the blind Napa Valley Mountain reds. Deep garnet red. Dark fruit on the attack with solid minerality throughout. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Layered palate with dark mountain berries, spices, forest floor, dark cocoa, black currants and sweet spices. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2025.
Oct 2nd, 2017Blind tasting, wine number 6, bag number 5a. Deep crimson. Tight to start with red fruits, chalk, and slight cassis. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate body. 9 years has done quite a few favors to this wine. Definitely can last a few more. Sand paper texture and lots of cassis in the palate. Long and lingering finish. My second favorite of the night!
Blind tasting, wine number 6, bag number 5a. Deep crimson. Tight to start with red fruits, chalk, and slight cassis. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and moderate body. 9 years has done quite a few favors to this wine. Definitely can last a few more. Sand paper texture and lots of cassis in the palate. Long and lingering finish. My second favorite of the night!
Nov 21st, 2015
2014 - With aeration, luscious tight dark mountain fruit bouquet, great body, long smooth finish; even better after breathing for an hour; better to have decanted; solid!
2014 - With aeration, luscious tight dark mountain fruit bouquet, great body, long smooth finish; even better after breathing for an hour; better to have decanted; solid!
Aug 24th, 2020
Terribly tannic. Needs quite a bit more time.
Terribly tannic. Needs quite a bit more time.
Aug 18th, 2020
Wow. Usually I think most California reds from Napa Valley are mainly marketing and have a little Judy with the quality of the grapes however this was amazing. A full expression of fruit from start to finish. Lovely mix of wonderful berry and green fruit flavors with baking spices and aromas of roses. This was a fantastic wine from start to finish.
Wow. Usually I think most California reds from Napa Valley are mainly marketing and have a little Judy with the quality of the grapes however this was amazing. A full expression of fruit from start to finish. Lovely mix of wonderful berry and green fruit flavors with baking spices and aromas of roses. This was a fantastic wine from start to finish.
Jul 6th, 2020Very structured. Will benefit from more time.
Very structured. Will benefit from more time.
Jul 2nd, 2019
Had with game night, Gallagher’s and Roches. It is awesome...but more
Had with game night, Gallagher’s and Roches. It is awesome...but more
Apr 10th, 2019Well done wine. Like it cause it's not as dry
Well done wine. Like it cause it's not as dry
Feb 4th, 2016
