Vaso
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Opened a few bottles for some friends who are getting in to wine.
My experience with these wines, both the cabs and the SauvBlancs, has been time is needed. Having not been able to give previous bottles the time, I double decanted this one up front, then gave it 3hrs in a decanter before consuming over the next hour or so.
All the difference in the world! This is a perfect combo of the 2013 (big structure) and 2014 (big fruit), while giving lots of freshness. Definitely a bit ripe Bordeaux-esque on the nose with graphite, dusty/chalky dark fruits and mocha. As this opened, the acidity mellowed out and the tannins really softened alongside dark red, blue and black fruits, dark chocolate, roasted plums, dark potpourri and plenty of baking spices. Enjoyable now with a 3+hr decant, but can easily cruise in this window for 7-10yrs.
Opened a few bottles for some friends who are getting in to wine.
My experience with these wines, both the cabs and the SauvBlancs, has been time is needed. Having not been able to give previous bottles the time, I double decanted this one up front, then gave it 3hrs in a decanter before consuming over the next hour or so.
All the difference in the world! This is a perfect combo of the 2013 (big structure) and 2014 (big fruit), while giving lots of freshness. Definitely a bit ripe Bordeaux-esque on the nose with graphite, dusty/chalky dark fruits and mocha. As this opened, the acidity mellowed out and the tannins really softened alongside dark red, blue and black fruits, dark chocolate, roasted plums, dark potpourri and plenty of baking spices. Enjoyable now with a 3+hr decant, but can easily cruise in this window for 7-10yrs.
Had a couple bottles of this and thoroughly enjoyed this one. Medium tannins with velvet tones, nose of dark berries with a hint of cherry, a drink that we could enjoy with a meal or on a standalone basis.
Had a couple bottles of this and thoroughly enjoyed this one. Medium tannins with velvet tones, nose of dark berries with a hint of cherry, a drink that we could enjoy with a meal or on a standalone basis.
Feb 18th, 2022
Tjusig, medelfyllig med lite flirtigt fluff. Frukten domineras av en klar bärighet och här finns också en trevlig blommig karaktär. 83% cab sauvignon tillsammans med mindre delar merlot, franc, malbec och petit verdot.
Tjusig, medelfyllig med lite flirtigt fluff. Frukten domineras av en klar bärighet och här finns också en trevlig blommig karaktär. 83% cab sauvignon tillsammans med mindre delar merlot, franc, malbec och petit verdot.
Dec 19th, 2021