Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon

Served blind to a few of us by @Weston Eidson . My initial, and final call, of this was ‘14-‘15 Napa Cab. Honestly, hard to put it anywhere else. A more ripe and rich version with an overwhelming amount of baking spices, bruised dark fruits and fig on the nose. Low acidity and an overall “soft” profile...tannic, but not overly so. Nutmeg, cocoa shavings, baked mixed berry pie and just a hint of dust/chalkiness to it. Super approachable now. Julien Fayard makes wonderful wines and I think this, along with his Matthew Wallace wines, are the most enjoyable young.

This wine is new to me thanks to the folks at 750. Made by Julien Fayard, the nose is full of cherries, lead and a touch of menthol. The palate is rich with concentrated flavors of cherries dominating. The tannins are strong but balanced by nice acidity. Would have guessed in the 125/150 a bottle range (it's around 65).

Fun family that does the tastings on the property. Always a treat.

After this set for awhile this wine really opened up beautifully with the complexity one finds with a fine bottle of wine.

2016 Taplin Terra 9. The producer that started it all

Best rosé

This wine is from two historic families in the valley. Great property in the heart of the valley. Probably could upgrade their winemaker for a better outcome.

Dark fruit forward. Roasty bitterness after taste.

At Yve’s Restaurant. Disappointed with this wine tonight.

At home in Anaheim Hills enjoying this wine with stroganoff. I think this bottle may be the best that I have tasted from this vintage.