Oh my word...
Cassis and blueberries on the nose.
Kirsch overload on the palate, but with a little too much oak treatment, leaving heavy vanilla notes. Integrated tannins and relaxed acidity. Totally approachable now, and in my view, won’t stand long-term cellaring.
Oh my word...
Cassis and blueberries on the nose.
Kirsch overload on the palate, but with a little too much oak treatment, leaving heavy vanilla notes. Integrated tannins and relaxed acidity. Totally approachable now, and in my view, won’t stand long-term cellaring.
Mar 15th, 2019
Revisiting this just two weeks shy of a year later and my notes are nearly identical. 2 hour decant. Huge nose of blackberry with a faint hint of mint. Dark fruit dominates a voluptuous mouthfeel - liquid silk - sweet tannins. Great balance and in a great drinking spot. The ‘10 of this Spring Mountain beauty was made by Helen Keplinger. So good.
Revisiting this just two weeks shy of a year later and my notes are nearly identical. 2 hour decant. Huge nose of blackberry with a faint hint of mint. Dark fruit dominates a voluptuous mouthfeel - liquid silk - sweet tannins. Great balance and in a great drinking spot. The ‘10 of this Spring Mountain beauty was made by Helen Keplinger. So good.
Feb 25th, 2018Amazing wine with an incredible depth of flavor. Dark berries, tea and a bit of camphor on the nose, incredibly layered and soft on the palate with black berries, bright fruits and a hint of minerality - silky smooth tannins and a long finish. This is drinking really well right now. Made by Helen Keplinger in 2010; Mike Hirby took over with the 2011 vintage (which wasn't released). The estate is hands-down one of the most beautiful in Napa. Very small production (under 150 cases).
Amazing wine with an incredible depth of flavor. Dark berries, tea and a bit of camphor on the nose, incredibly layered and soft on the palate with black berries, bright fruits and a hint of minerality - silky smooth tannins and a long finish. This is drinking really well right now. Made by Helen Keplinger in 2010; Mike Hirby took over with the 2011 vintage (which wasn't released). The estate is hands-down one of the most beautiful in Napa. Very small production (under 150 cases).
1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2016Prior rating remains. Love this wine! Just great juice.
Prior rating remains. Love this wine! Just great juice.
Sep 3rd, 2016
Blind tasting, wine number 5, bag number 5b. Decanted for 2 hours. Dark, deep and opaque ruby red. Nose had a lot of dark berries, and a ton of cassis. Slow attack then it hits hard. High tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Long lingering finish. Beautiful and voluptuous wine. Second time having this and I loved it. Cannot wait to buy the 2013 next year. My WOTN!
Blind tasting, wine number 5, bag number 5b. Decanted for 2 hours. Dark, deep and opaque ruby red. Nose had a lot of dark berries, and a ton of cassis. Slow attack then it hits hard. High tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Long lingering finish. Beautiful and voluptuous wine. Second time having this and I loved it. Cannot wait to buy the 2013 next year. My WOTN!
Nov 21st, 2015
one word...Yummy
Oct 25th, 2014
Super young but will be killer in 4-5 years
Super young but will be killer in 4-5 years
Jan 1st, 2019
Plum aroma, hint of coffee, smoky spice and lingering bittersweet flavor that engages the entire tongue. Fantastic with chocolate.
Plum aroma, hint of coffee, smoky spice and lingering bittersweet flavor that engages the entire tongue. Fantastic with chocolate.
Mar 11th, 2018
You are so beautiful, to me.
You are so beautiful, to me.
Jul 3rd, 2017
2013
Feb 25th, 2017
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
