Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, USA
Lean, somewhat muscular, like underripe benchland fruit. Honest dry cherry, leather, dry oak.
Lean, somewhat muscular, like underripe benchland fruit. Honest dry cherry, leather, dry oak.
Jan 21st, 2015
I had to try it... And now I regret I did! There are actually really nicely rounded notes of black pepper on the nose but on the pallette it's whatever the opposite of a crescendo is (de-crescendo?); Starts with promise then tapers away and ends up tasting like it was run through a water softener and eventually has this aftertaste reminiscent of Sweet&Low. I'm not sure how that's possible if this is truly only made from grapes?
6.5 when you account for the 'premium' price
I had to try it... And now I regret I did! There are actually really nicely rounded notes of black pepper on the nose but on the pallette it's whatever the opposite of a crescendo is (de-crescendo?); Starts with promise then tapers away and ends up tasting like it was run through a water softener and eventually has this aftertaste reminiscent of Sweet&Low. I'm not sure how that's possible if this is truly only made from grapes?
6.5 when you account for the 'premium' price
Tastes better after its breathed for a bit
Tastes better after its breathed for a bit
Jan 4th, 2021
Color of different shades of purple with some ruby hue. Quite dark. Nose of ripe grapes, some carbonates and spice, grape juice, a bit tobacco leaves and some strength of alcohol. Taste o savory tannins, some mineral, a tiny bit sweetness from dark fruits, spice, bits of milky chocolate, vanilla and zest. Aftertaste of some more peppery note, cocoa, and more pronounced tannins. On par.
Color of different shades of purple with some ruby hue. Quite dark. Nose of ripe grapes, some carbonates and spice, grape juice, a bit tobacco leaves and some strength of alcohol. Taste o savory tannins, some mineral, a tiny bit sweetness from dark fruits, spice, bits of milky chocolate, vanilla and zest. Aftertaste of some more peppery note, cocoa, and more pronounced tannins. On par.
Dec 31st, 2020
Shocked at how drinkable this was, typical cab notes of black fruits and cedar with smooth tannins. Good introduction to Napa cab for those unfamiliar
Shocked at how drinkable this was, typical cab notes of black fruits and cedar with smooth tannins. Good introduction to Napa cab for those unfamiliar
Dec 11th, 2016
I think this is the perfect 89 point wine, great price, tastes like Rutherford dust but not super complex.
I think this is the perfect 89 point wine, great price, tastes like Rutherford dust but not super complex.
Jul 19th, 2015
2010. Very forward flavor. Soft tannins. I like it. Not great, but good. Just happen to have picked it up in TJ's on a fast Fri night pass they.
2010. Very forward flavor. Soft tannins. I like it. Not great, but good. Just happen to have picked it up in TJ's on a fast Fri night pass they.
Feb 14th, 2015Smooth with soft tannins. Went well with steak.
Smooth with soft tannins. Went well with steak.
Feb 13th, 2015
