Vineyard 29
Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!
Typical Vineyard 29 (in my opinion). Their wines are normally very bright and red fruit dominant...this was no different. Ripe black cherries, crunchy cranberries, baking spices and red licorice on the nose. Perfectly weighted on the palate. Clean. Dark cocoa, mixed berry pie and cherry wood. Drinking really well now.
November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!
Typical Vineyard 29 (in my opinion). Their wines are normally very bright and red fruit dominant...this was no different. Ripe black cherries, crunchy cranberries, baking spices and red licorice on the nose. Perfectly weighted on the palate. Clean. Dark cocoa, mixed berry pie and cherry wood. Drinking really well now.
The 2015 was paired with “Braised Short Rib over Pomm Purée Dressed with Au Ju.”
Had to take speed notes on this one as we were running late to Outpost.
The nose shows beautiful ripe fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, big plum, beautiful medium spice, beautiful baking spices, fresh violets and purple flowers.
The body is full and fresh. Tannins are soft and round. The structure & tension big. Well balanced. The acidity nice and round. The finish is beautiful elegant rich and even start to finish.
Photos of; Vineyard 29, the top view of their large oak vat fermenters, Estate Cabernet grapes and the patio view from Vineyard 29.
The 2015 was paired with “Braised Short Rib over Pomm Purée Dressed with Au Ju.”
Had to take speed notes on this one as we were running late to Outpost.
The nose shows beautiful ripe fruits of; dark cherries, blackberries, black raspberries, big plum, beautiful medium spice, beautiful baking spices, fresh violets and purple flowers.
The body is full and fresh. Tannins are soft and round. The structure & tension big. Well balanced. The acidity nice and round. The finish is beautiful elegant rich and even start to finish.
Photos of; Vineyard 29, the top view of their large oak vat fermenters, Estate Cabernet grapes and the patio view from Vineyard 29.
Amazing wine but then @David L gave me the next night the baddest wine I had in a long time
Thank you my friend and all smiles
Amazing wine but then @David L gave me the next night the baddest wine I had in a long time
Thank you my friend and all smiles
Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka.
A bit different take on your normal big boy cabs. Lots of tart notes, tasting mainly red fruit. Very primary right now. Needs a lot of time (or a crazy long decant). For $250/bottle, not sure I'm there.
Loved visiting Vineyard 29. Awesome wines by PMelka.
A bit different take on your normal big boy cabs. Lots of tart notes, tasting mainly red fruit. Very primary right now. Needs a lot of time (or a crazy long decant). For $250/bottle, not sure I'm there.
2nd wine of the night was a blockbuster as well!
2nd wine of the night was a blockbuster as well!
Jun 6th, 2016
Vineyard 29 Aida Estate, St. Helena. 18 months in French Oak. Once this lays down for a good 5-10 years it will taste even better! 🍷
Vineyard 29 Aida Estate, St. Helena. 18 months in French Oak. Once this lays down for a good 5-10 years it will taste even better! 🍷
Mar 30th, 2016
Such a great wine. Wish had moe!
Such a great wine. Wish had moe!
Jul 11th, 2015
Rich, round, well managed tannins, slightly high pH, lush structure, sweet cherry, vanilla, and pipe tobacco.
Rich, round, well managed tannins, slightly high pH, lush structure, sweet cherry, vanilla, and pipe tobacco.
Dec 23rd, 2014