Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
After storing this wine away for over a decade, I finally decided to open a bottle.
After storing this wine away for over a decade, I finally decided to open a bottle.
Feb 4th, 2023
First of all I want to say I love Scarecrow. Always have. I could drink the '07 all day. This bottle had a 4 hour decant. But this was not as lush and balanced as I've come to expect. It has a very sweet finish that I'm having a hard time describing accurately. Like eating cookie dough out of the prep bowl. '08 Napa is just not clicking with me. I can't recall having what I would categorize as an exceptional bottle. From looking at things here on Delectable it seems I'm in the minority. I revisited it today and the same sweet astringent finish. Bummed.
First of all I want to say I love Scarecrow. Always have. I could drink the '07 all day. This bottle had a 4 hour decant. But this was not as lush and balanced as I've come to expect. It has a very sweet finish that I'm having a hard time describing accurately. Like eating cookie dough out of the prep bowl. '08 Napa is just not clicking with me. I can't recall having what I would categorize as an exceptional bottle. From looking at things here on Delectable it seems I'm in the minority. I revisited it today and the same sweet astringent finish. Bummed.
May 9th, 2016
This SC had a nice structure and backbone that I think helped the wines massive fruit balance out...still too young to know and at these prices, just fun to try anyways!
This SC had a nice structure and backbone that I think helped the wines massive fruit balance out...still too young to know and at these prices, just fun to try anyways!
Jun 14th, 2014I love these wines. My favorite of the nouveau cults. No apologies.
I love these wines. My favorite of the nouveau cults. No apologies.
Feb 26th, 2014And why is this so expensive?
And why is this so expensive?
Apr 6th, 2013
Another quality vintage that exudes Rutherford dust to complement charcoal, black fruit, and fully integrated tannins. As nice as the wine was with food, I was reminded of how wonderful Scarecrow is on its own!
Another quality vintage that exudes Rutherford dust to complement charcoal, black fruit, and fully integrated tannins. As nice as the wine was with food, I was reminded of how wonderful Scarecrow is on its own!
Oct 3rd, 2020
Nice after dinner follow up to the Barolo. Better than I thought this vintage was going to be. Maybe because it is impossible to follow the ‘07 vintage. Wonderful nose, structure and depth.
Nice after dinner follow up to the Barolo. Better than I thought this vintage was going to be. Maybe because it is impossible to follow the ‘07 vintage. Wonderful nose, structure and depth.
Dec 25th, 2019I get it. It’s a cult thang and I want in!
I get it. It’s a cult thang and I want in!
Apr 22nd, 2019
Not quite sure why 08’s get no love.
This Crow was delicious!!!
Not quite sure why 08’s get no love.
This Crow was delicious!!!
