Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Outstanding. This will continue to improve for decades.

Pretty. Lovely bottle development.

It’s only OK - almost structureless. I was hoping for life changing and it was closer to a life saver.

Medium ruby quite wide ruby garnet rim , quite pale in appearance overall . Quite spicy , slightly menthol on the nose , with spice , dusty notes , red currant , red plum , sous bois , violet and tobacco hints . On the palate there is more fruit with more red currant , red plum , some cherry and sweet blackberry . There is nice fresh acidity and rounded sweet tannin that is pretty much resolved . Quite sweet red fruited and elegant, though slightly short on the finish. This is still showing well though will not improve . Now over the next 5 years

1996 vintage. Decanted and throwing a little sed. Tasted after two hours. Light-medium body. Missing that extra ooomph to vault this elsewhere. Fairly spicy along with lean fruit. Tannins there and, frankly, more than expected but not unwelcome. Def not improving but likely to hold steady for 4-5 more years before sliding down the bell curve. 5.15.24.

Graphite pencil lead. Subtle Dark licorice.

Oh my gosh, this wine is next level! Decanted for 6 hours and paired with some ribeye steaks. Dare I say match made in heaven!?

1/24 This 1995 lost some of its power and it needed a solid hour for the acidity to blow off but in the end it was soft and complex. Wish i had it 10 years ago. 84

98++

At 12+ years old, a mellow Cabernet with a hint of oak. Decanted it quickly assumes a balanced profile. February 2023.