Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Candied red apple, red fruit, white chocolate, vanilla, coffee grounds.
Candied red apple, red fruit, white chocolate, vanilla, coffee grounds.
Dec 2nd, 2023
Cab based blend. From Eastside Napa in the vaca foothills. Much drier than the Mayacamas to the west.
Amazing acidity here. this wine feels a little auyere, as if it will really improve with a bit of time in bottle. This feels Bordeaux inspired and should be great at the table, though I think I prefer the Oakville Merlot to the Cab.
Cab based blend. From Eastside Napa in the vaca foothills. Much drier than the Mayacamas to the west.
Amazing acidity here. this wine feels a little auyere, as if it will really improve with a bit of time in bottle. This feels Bordeaux inspired and should be great at the table, though I think I prefer the Oakville Merlot to the Cab.
Prepping for Dorian via a pre-book of the Waldorf 4 weeks prior. Track looking better by the hour...
Prepping for Dorian via a pre-book of the Waldorf 4 weeks prior. Track looking better by the hour...
Aug 30th, 2019
Nice integrated tannin. Won’t hold forever but drinking great now. Cab (90%) from next door to Screaming Eagle, Merlot (10%) from ToKalon
Nice integrated tannin. Won’t hold forever but drinking great now. Cab (90%) from next door to Screaming Eagle, Merlot (10%) from ToKalon
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 20182015 textbook red It was best wine to me for a while 2-3months
2015 textbook red It was best wine to me for a while 2-3months
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2017
Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.
Good showing, but overall, this lacks symmetry. Tannins are showing well, but acidity is sharp on the mid-palette (per my son). Nice sweetness and concentration. Finishes a touch vegetal, and disjointed. From magnum.
This has relaxed with air-time. Upping the rating a touch as a result.
An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!
An excellent showing! Wonderful, full notes of cassis, leather and boysenberry on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palate. Moderate tannins that will further integrate with time. Lengthy finish. I believe no less an authority than @Cathy Corison described this cuvée as "en pointe". Enough said!
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2016
2012 vintage. Still very young.
2012 vintage. Still very young.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
