1996 | Birthday weekend for my lovely wife.
Slight funk on the nose, but solid, dusty red fruits on the palate. Double decanted with notes at 5H. Complete notes on future bottles. 2006 acquisition with careful storage since.
Paired to USDA Prime Strip Steaks (baseball-cut), Allen Bros. Chicago.
I do enjoy the old, minimalist label showcasing the view of the winery in the hill.
1996 | Birthday weekend for my lovely wife.
Slight funk on the nose, but solid, dusty red fruits on the palate. Double decanted with notes at 5H. Complete notes on future bottles. 2006 acquisition with careful storage since.
Paired to USDA Prime Strip Steaks (baseball-cut), Allen Bros. Chicago.
I do enjoy the old, minimalist label showcasing the view of the winery in the hill.
Oct 16th, 2022
On the nose and palate, this is beginning to fade. Still has a story to tell, tho. Maintains its fruit-forward style, but some tertiary notes of herbs and leather have come along for the ride. Nice texture and balance, but time to get after these, if you have em.
On the nose and palate, this is beginning to fade. Still has a story to tell, tho. Maintains its fruit-forward style, but some tertiary notes of herbs and leather have come along for the ride. Nice texture and balance, but time to get after these, if you have em.
Dec 22nd, 2018Another old favorite of ours that represents excellent quality for the price.
Presents a complex, nuanced nose of vanillin, barrel toast, rich dark cherries, cedar and a hint of nutmeg.
Palette is focused and precise. Tannins are still quite aggressive, which bodes well for further cellaring. Acidity is still buoyant. Notes of cherries, blackberries and possibly thyme keep nudging the tastebuds. Purchased well south of $40, we always gravitate to this juice.
Another old favorite of ours that represents excellent quality for the price.
Presents a complex, nuanced nose of vanillin, barrel toast, rich dark cherries, cedar and a hint of nutmeg.
Palette is focused and precise. Tannins are still quite aggressive, which bodes well for further cellaring. Acidity is still buoyant. Notes of cherries, blackberries and possibly thyme keep nudging the tastebuds. Purchased well south of $40, we always gravitate to this juice.
Nov 30th, 2016
Excellent Bordeaux blend by Sterling Vineyards.
Excellent Bordeaux blend by Sterling Vineyards.
Apr 21st, 2014
Too much wood/tannin upon first open. Fruit is lost. Let's hope it opens up and gets better.
Too much wood/tannin upon first open. Fruit is lost. Let's hope it opens up and gets better.
Dec 29th, 2013
Dark cherry and plum. Fooled me into thinking it is Merlot-based. The cab added structure.
Dark cherry and plum. Fooled me into thinking it is Merlot-based. The cab added structure.
Sep 24th, 2013
Drinking really well. Back when Napa cabs were a little leaner. Beautiful with smoked turkey.
Drinking really well. Back when Napa cabs were a little leaner. Beautiful with smoked turkey.
Dec 25th, 2016
Great fruit, intense and spicy.
Great fruit, intense and spicy.
Feb 28th, 2016
2006 perfectly aged
Sep 6th, 2015
Enjoying my birthday with a great bottle of wine from my cellar and a wonderful meal cooked by my wife
Enjoying my birthday with a great bottle of wine from my cellar and a wonderful meal cooked by my wife
Jul 21st, 2015
Napa Valley, California, USA
