Vaso
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley, California, USA
I’ve loved the 1-2 of these I’ve had (courtesy of my good buddy @Mike R ), and this 2015 is no different. Has the stuffing to hold for another few years!
Tropical! Wow. So much ripe and juicy tropical fruit here. The oak is evident, but not detracting. With this coming from Howell Mtn, it certainly has that viscous/mountain structure. It reminds me of high end Bordeaux Blanc mixed with La Pelle from Cali. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, cantaloupe, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, and creamsicle. There is good acidity here and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. I followed this over two days and it stayed strong.
I’ve loved the 1-2 of these I’ve had (courtesy of my good buddy @Mike R ), and this 2015 is no different. Has the stuffing to hold for another few years!
Tropical! Wow. So much ripe and juicy tropical fruit here. The oak is evident, but not detracting. With this coming from Howell Mtn, it certainly has that viscous/mountain structure. It reminds me of high end Bordeaux Blanc mixed with La Pelle from Cali. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, cantaloupe, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, and creamsicle. There is good acidity here and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. I followed this over two days and it stayed strong.
So VASO and second Melka SB - second wine out of 11 plus wines with @David L - so much like a VASO - right off when opening was the petro notes which evolved and became its usual citrus notes and well balanced constantly evolving with complexities - so consistent -‘and a special note - with my great friend DL
So VASO and second Melka SB - second wine out of 11 plus wines with @David L - so much like a VASO - right off when opening was the petro notes which evolved and became its usual citrus notes and well balanced constantly evolving with complexities - so consistent -‘and a special note - with my great friend DL
Mar 29th, 2021@David L - warmed up after drinking the first white and I swear it was much better - was about to pour out but decided to wait - grapefruit and spices - but drink them of you got them NOW
@David L - warmed up after drinking the first white and I swear it was much better - was about to pour out but decided to wait - grapefruit and spices - but drink them of you got them NOW
Nov 8th, 2020Being nice when I say 9.1 - @Shay A i know your guys thought it was good but fir @David L and me the wine just did have the experience you had - love VASO SB but feel 12& 15 were better
Being nice when I say 9.1 - @Shay A i know your guys thought it was good but fir @David L and me the wine just did have the experience you had - love VASO SB but feel 12& 15 were better
Jul 13th, 2020A socially distanced night catching up with friends while enjoying some fun wines. Posting what I was able to get pics of!
VASO cellars is essentially Dana Estate’s third label. However, what makes VASO unique is that while it’s a third label, the fruit that is used is the same fruit that goes in to Dana. No young vines or anything like that here. The main difference is the way it is oak aged. This SB comes from Dana’s Hershey Vineyard on Howell Mountain.
This was one of my contributions (alongside a 2013 Theorem Voir Dire). After popping the 2012 a few months back (and loving it), I went back to the well and opened a 2013. This is 7yrs young and drinking so youthful! Overall, the similarities in 2012 and 2013 are almost identical, though I pick up more heat here (I think the ABV was slightly higher here). It reminds me of high end Bordeaux Blanc with the flair of Aesthete’s Sauv Blanc. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, cantaloupe, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, and creamsicle. There is good acidity here and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. I’m going to hold my ‘15 for a while based on how these age, but they are so good, I may not be able to wait long. Best around cellar temp...don’t get it too cold or it will mute some of the flavors. Held strong for two days easily. Courtesy of my good buddy @Mike R , who introduced me to VASO a while back.
A socially distanced night catching up with friends while enjoying some fun wines. Posting what I was able to get pics of!
VASO cellars is essentially Dana Estate’s third label. However, what makes VASO unique is that while it’s a third label, the fruit that is used is the same fruit that goes in to Dana. No young vines or anything like that here. The main difference is the way it is oak aged. This SB comes from Dana’s Hershey Vineyard on Howell Mountain.
This was one of my contributions (alongside a 2013 Theorem Voir Dire). After popping the 2012 a few months back (and loving it), I went back to the well and opened a 2013. This is 7yrs young and drinking so youthful! Overall, the similarities in 2012 and 2013 are almost identical, though I pick up more heat here (I think the ABV was slightly higher here). It reminds me of high end Bordeaux Blanc with the flair of Aesthete’s Sauv Blanc. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, cantaloupe, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, and creamsicle. There is good acidity here and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. I’m going to hold my ‘15 for a while based on how these age, but they are so good, I may not be able to wait long. Best around cellar temp...don’t get it too cold or it will mute some of the flavors. Held strong for two days easily. Courtesy of my good buddy @Mike R , who introduced me to VASO a while back.
VASO cellars is essentially Dana Estate’s third label. However, what makes VASO unique is that while it’s a third label, the fruit that is used is the same fruit that goes in to Dana. No young vines or anything like that here. The main difference is the way it is oak aged. This SB comes from Dana’s Hershey Vineyard on Howell Mountain.
This is good. Like really good. Would love to try next to Dana’s own SB. 8yrs young and drinking wonderfully...almost shockingly so. This is like a combo of high end Bordeaux Blanc with Aesthete Sauv Blanc. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, grapefruit, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, creamsicle, and wet rock. There is good acidity here (still at 8yrs for a Napa SB!), and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. One of the best Napa SBs I’ve tasted and still has a couple years of cruising at peak. I’m going to open my ‘13 soon, but I’m going to hold my ‘15 for a while! Best around cellar temp, don’t get it too cold or it will mute some of the flavors. I owe you for this one, @Mike R !
VASO cellars is essentially Dana Estate’s third label. However, what makes VASO unique is that while it’s a third label, the fruit that is used is the same fruit that goes in to Dana. No young vines or anything like that here. The main difference is the way it is oak aged. This SB comes from Dana’s Hershey Vineyard on Howell Mountain.
This is good. Like really good. Would love to try next to Dana’s own SB. 8yrs young and drinking wonderfully...almost shockingly so. This is like a combo of high end Bordeaux Blanc with Aesthete Sauv Blanc. Aromatically, it leaps from the glass with honeyed sea salt, grapefruit, lemongrass and white peach. On the palate, it is so textured and rich, almost creamy. More peach, poached pear, lemon oil, creamsicle, and wet rock. There is good acidity here (still at 8yrs for a Napa SB!), and while the profile is rounded, it’s certainly not flabby. One of the best Napa SBs I’ve tasted and still has a couple years of cruising at peak. I’m going to open my ‘13 soon, but I’m going to hold my ‘15 for a while! Best around cellar temp, don’t get it too cold or it will mute some of the flavors. I owe you for this one, @Mike R !
So damn good - still hanging in there after seven years
So damn good - still hanging in there after seven years
Oct 12th, 2019It is the best SB VASO made to date and since it is still summer weather - bam this works
It is the best SB VASO made to date and since it is still summer weather - bam this works
Sep 28th, 2019