A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.
I’ll be honest...this was very similar to the ‘09 Gruaud Larosse it shared the table with. Nice compliment. These Elivette’s have so much structure and can age for a good while, and while I’m sure this vintage is no different, it seemed much more approachable at a young age than previous vintages. Aromatically it shows potpourri, brambly fruits, some fig, and only a hint of leather. Dark core that is fairly soft, with blue and black fruits, pencil shavings, baked plum, dark chocolate and a very lengthy finish. Lots to like here.
A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.
I’ll be honest...this was very similar to the ‘09 Gruaud Larosse it shared the table with. Nice compliment. These Elivette’s have so much structure and can age for a good while, and while I’m sure this vintage is no different, it seemed much more approachable at a young age than previous vintages. Aromatically it shows potpourri, brambly fruits, some fig, and only a hint of leather. Dark core that is fairly soft, with blue and black fruits, pencil shavings, baked plum, dark chocolate and a very lengthy finish. Lots to like here.
Dec 28th, 2019
Light pomegranate nose. Very balanced on the tongue. Builds in your mouth. Taste of leather, berries, pomegranate. Mild tannins and slight spice finish. A bit of a sharp, slightly acidic follow-up. Enjoyed for Daryl's 43nd birthday with K fam.
Light pomegranate nose. Very balanced on the tongue. Builds in your mouth. Taste of leather, berries, pomegranate. Mild tannins and slight spice finish. A bit of a sharp, slightly acidic follow-up. Enjoyed for Daryl's 43nd birthday with K fam.
Aug 26th, 2017
Great. Full, rich body, balanced oak, strong but not agressive tannin.
Great. Full, rich body, balanced oak, strong but not agressive tannin.
Jun 1st, 2017
Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California, USA
