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St. Helena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Happy Birthday to me!
When I tasted the 2013 & 2014 vintages upon release, I said I wouldn’t open one for 10 years. True my word. Beautiful Napa Cabernet made by Thomas Rivers Brown. Just now starting its good drinking window with another 15 years ahead and perhaps some change years beyond.
Happy Birthday to me!
When I tasted the 2013 & 2014 vintages upon release, I said I wouldn’t open one for 10 years. True my word. Beautiful Napa Cabernet made by Thomas Rivers Brown. Just now starting its good drinking window with another 15 years ahead and perhaps some change years beyond.
Not the right bottle - this was a PNV version - incredible
Not the right bottle - this was a PNV version - incredible
Jul 26th, 2022
Maraschino cherries and coffee on the nose.
Visibly, the wine wasn’t compelling, and this was consistent on the mid palate. Overall, it lacked weight. Moderately sweet, but finished a touch tart. Not feeling this bottle at all - Inn at Pound Ridge.
Maraschino cherries and coffee on the nose.
Visibly, the wine wasn’t compelling, and this was consistent on the mid palate. Overall, it lacked weight. Moderately sweet, but finished a touch tart. Not feeling this bottle at all - Inn at Pound Ridge.
Very well made. Opulent without being OTT. Tannins are still primal, which is a good sign. Oak is upfront, but not monstrous. Cherry reduction and cassis complete what is a muscular presentation. It’s pricey, and only sold in a 3 pack. Well worth sending out a search party for...
Very well made. Opulent without being OTT. Tannins are still primal, which is a good sign. Oak is upfront, but not monstrous. Cherry reduction and cassis complete what is a muscular presentation. It’s pricey, and only sold in a 3 pack. Well worth sending out a search party for...
Dec 30th, 2019
Better on the second day. Classic TRB wine.
Better on the second day. Classic TRB wine.
Oct 13th, 2019Prior notes apply.
Strong showing. Layered, textured and nuanced. This will sail on for years to come. Maraschino cherries combine with maple syrup and espresso notes to complete what is an excellent presentation.
Prior notes apply.
Strong showing. Layered, textured and nuanced. This will sail on for years to come. Maraschino cherries combine with maple syrup and espresso notes to complete what is an excellent presentation.
The 2014 vintage edges the 15 vintage, but still impressive.
The 2014 vintage edges the 15 vintage, but still impressive.
Apr 8th, 2019
Yes This, their inaugural vintage is still all there! I’m sure this still has another 10 years! Big red fruit and just a lot of fun! Tart cherries
Yes This, their inaugural vintage is still all there! I’m sure this still has another 10 years! Big red fruit and just a lot of fun! Tart cherries
Feb 21st, 2019The wine and the people behind it are both exceptional! If you don’t know, seek this out.
The wine and the people behind it are both exceptional! If you don’t know, seek this out.
Feb 15th, 2019On the nose, ripe gummy style fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, plum, dry pomegranate & cranberries, strawberries & blue fruit vapors. Gravely rocks and top soil, dry stones, soft baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove, raspberry cola, bright red & blue florals.
The 15 is still very fresh even though it’s been in bottle a year. The 15 is lighter style body than their 13 & 14. It’s more medium bodied. Ripe & juicy fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries, black raspberries, plum, dry pomegranate & strawberries with blueberries on the edges of the palate. Dark spice on the long palate set. Crushed dry rocks, dry stone, touch of black cherry licorice/cola, soft leather, dry stems and bright red & blue florals. The acidity is bright and quite nice. The length, structure, tension still need some time but, will not as much time as their bigger 13 & 14. The finish is refreshing, fruit driven that develops complexity with earth and spice after time in the glass.
Photos of, their Estate vines, Lamb Chops, architecture drawings of the winery they plan to build and guests enjoying the 15 release party.
On the nose, ripe gummy style fruits. Blackberries, dark cherries, plum, dry pomegranate & cranberries, strawberries & blue fruit vapors. Gravely rocks and top soil, dry stones, soft baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, clove, raspberry cola, bright red & blue florals.
The 15 is still very fresh even though it’s been in bottle a year. The 15 is lighter style body than their 13 & 14. It’s more medium bodied. Ripe & juicy fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, strawberries, black raspberries, plum, dry pomegranate & strawberries with blueberries on the edges of the palate. Dark spice on the long palate set. Crushed dry rocks, dry stone, touch of black cherry licorice/cola, soft leather, dry stems and bright red & blue florals. The acidity is bright and quite nice. The length, structure, tension still need some time but, will not as much time as their bigger 13 & 14. The finish is refreshing, fruit driven that develops complexity with earth and spice after time in the glass.
Photos of, their Estate vines, Lamb Chops, architecture drawings of the winery they plan to build and guests enjoying the 15 release party.