Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard
Luchessi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
I seem to like this more than most! It has a soft spot in my heart because it was the red pairing during my Le Bernardin dinner in 2018 with Greg. I then bought this bottle from the vineyard and kept it for five years. It’s drinking nicely now; it opens tart but mellows with air to reveal some graceful aging. ~$75.
I seem to like this more than most! It has a soft spot in my heart because it was the red pairing during my Le Bernardin dinner in 2018 with Greg. I then bought this bottle from the vineyard and kept it for five years. It’s drinking nicely now; it opens tart but mellows with air to reveal some graceful aging. ~$75.
Aug 31st, 2023Ever since I this as part of the Le Bernardin pairing in 2018, I’ve been a fan. Less tannin than a Napa cab but not as hammy as something from Paso Robles. ~$55.
Ever since I this as part of the Le Bernardin pairing in 2018, I’ve been a fan. Less tannin than a Napa cab but not as hammy as something from Paso Robles. ~$55.
Dec 28th, 2022The 2nd year of drought really shows here compared to the 2013. Far deeper fruit character that is tightly wound but dark - cherry and currant. Slight pyrazine but nothing compared to ‘13 more savoury secondary character - cocoa and espresso. Chunky tannin and medium plus plus acid. Great concentration. Long long finish. Hold.
The 2nd year of drought really shows here compared to the 2013. Far deeper fruit character that is tightly wound but dark - cherry and currant. Slight pyrazine but nothing compared to ‘13 more savoury secondary character - cocoa and espresso. Chunky tannin and medium plus plus acid. Great concentration. Long long finish. Hold.
Dec 29th, 2017
