Vineyard 29
Cru Series The Essentials Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
45+ minute decant. Dark red color. Tight nose of dark fruit. Tar, blackberries, and ample tannins on the palate. Green elements on the finish, which was unattractive. Seems past prime.
45+ minute decant. Dark red color. Tight nose of dark fruit. Tar, blackberries, and ample tannins on the palate. Green elements on the finish, which was unattractive. Seems past prime.
Aug 13th, 2021Awesome as always. I prefer this to the higher end Vineyard 29 wines. The age really helps shape and refine this. Very Bordeaux like, which is my style. Dark purple color. Blackberries and dark cherries. Medium depth. Medium plus finish. Great QPR at time of purchase.
Awesome as always. I prefer this to the higher end Vineyard 29 wines. The age really helps shape and refine this. Very Bordeaux like, which is my style. Dark purple color. Blackberries and dark cherries. Medium depth. Medium plus finish. Great QPR at time of purchase.
Apr 24th, 2021Always a solid choice! Fruit forward with excellent texture. Still has years left in it.
Always a solid choice! Fruit forward with excellent texture. Still has years left in it.
Dec 19th, 2019Always solid, but unfortunately the price has inflated massively since we visited years ago. Decanted 30+ minutes. Wine has dark cherry and tar. Medium plus finish. Enjoyed it but it’s getting past prime drinking age.
Always solid, but unfortunately the price has inflated massively since we visited years ago. Decanted 30+ minutes. Wine has dark cherry and tar. Medium plus finish. Enjoyed it but it’s getting past prime drinking age.
Aug 21st, 2019Was great years ago and is still going strong. Has a few more years left in it. PnP! Deep purple color. Actually some nice terroir on the nose, which is nice to see from a Cali wine at this price point. Dark cherry and tar on the palate. Very refined and goes down like velvet. Could drink this all day long. Medium+ finish.
Was great years ago and is still going strong. Has a few more years left in it. PnP! Deep purple color. Actually some nice terroir on the nose, which is nice to see from a Cali wine at this price point. Dark cherry and tar on the palate. Very refined and goes down like velvet. Could drink this all day long. Medium+ finish.
Nov 22nd, 2018Always solid!! Same as previous notes.
Always solid!! Same as previous notes.
May 28th, 201824hrs later...the alcohol is tamer but the quality has deteriorated modestly. Seems like it needs air but can't sustain for longer periods.
24hrs later...the alcohol is tamer but the quality has deteriorated modestly. Seems like it needs air but can't sustain for longer periods.
Dec 10th, 2017Give this a lot of air, at least 2+ hours. Tar, dark cherry, and modest hints of cocoa and coffee on the nose. Rustic tones with cherry on the palate. The OH is high and you can feel it, but it isn't obtrusive. Decent finish with spice and a little bite from the alcohol.
Give this a lot of air, at least 2+ hours. Tar, dark cherry, and modest hints of cocoa and coffee on the nose. Rustic tones with cherry on the palate. The OH is high and you can feel it, but it isn't obtrusive. Decent finish with spice and a little bite from the alcohol.
Dec 9th, 2017I found it too sharp in the backend for me, a bit surprising and off putting.
I found it too sharp in the backend for me, a bit surprising and off putting.
Feb 2nd, 2016One of our favorites with some of our favorite friends! Bold as always but elegant on the tongue and an extremely long finish. Can't go wrong with this wine!
One of our favorites with some of our favorite friends! Bold as always but elegant on the tongue and an extremely long finish. Can't go wrong with this wine!
Dec 12th, 2015