Taplin Cellars
Terra 9 Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
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.
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.
Aug 17th, 2019
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).
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).
Feb 12th, 2017
Fun family that does the tastings on the property. Always a treat.
Fun family that does the tastings on the property. Always a treat.
Jun 18th, 2021After this set for awhile this wine really opened up beautifully with the complexity one finds with a fine bottle of wine.
After this set for awhile this wine really opened up beautifully with the complexity one finds with a fine bottle of wine.
Apr 13th, 2021
2016 Taplin Terra 9. The producer that started it all
2016 Taplin Terra 9. The producer that started it all
Apr 10th, 2021
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.
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.
Dec 6th, 2020
Dark fruit forward. Roasty bitterness after taste.
Dark fruit forward. Roasty bitterness after taste.
Jan 25th, 2020At Yve’s Restaurant. Disappointed with this wine tonight.
At Yve’s Restaurant. Disappointed with this wine tonight.
Oct 10th, 2019