Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Really enjoyed my visiting with Will at Mending Wall where he poured Rivers-Marie as well as his personal label William & Mary.
My favorite of the tasting. Co-fermented cab franc and merlot. I’m partial to cab franc, so no surprise this was up my alley. Gorgeous display of violets, herbs de Provence, red and black currant and sandalwood. Great weight on the palate channeling herbal/savory notes next to underripe rhubarb and blackberries. Delicious.
Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.
Really enjoyed my visiting with Will at Mending Wall where he poured Rivers-Marie as well as his personal label William & Mary.
My favorite of the tasting. Co-fermented cab franc and merlot. I’m partial to cab franc, so no surprise this was up my alley. Gorgeous display of violets, herbs de Provence, red and black currant and sandalwood. Great weight on the palate channeling herbal/savory notes next to underripe rhubarb and blackberries. Delicious.
Feb 18th, 2020
A preview from the upcoming release. This is the Prop Red. Same SV as the cab, but this is 50 Merlot/50 Cab Franc and it’s damn delicious. Needs a couple more years in bottle to integrate, but it’s definitely going places. The next vintage will actually be a coferment of these varietals. More good things to come from W&M!!
A preview from the upcoming release. This is the Prop Red. Same SV as the cab, but this is 50 Merlot/50 Cab Franc and it’s damn delicious. Needs a couple more years in bottle to integrate, but it’s definitely going places. The next vintage will actually be a coferment of these varietals. More good things to come from W&M!!
Oct 13th, 2018
First time having this wine. Very enjoyable.
First time having this wine. Very enjoyable.
Apr 11th, 2022
Excellent Boudreaux…very smooth. Hsia/Yang hangout.
Excellent Boudreaux…very smooth. Hsia/Yang hangout.
Aug 7th, 2021
Awesome proprietary red from this small producer. I’ve preferred this over their Cab in their infancy. Dark ruby with violet, cedar, and a bit of green pepper on the nose. A bit of red currant mixed with more black fruit and sweet oak.
Awesome proprietary red from this small producer. I’ve preferred this over their Cab in their infancy. Dark ruby with violet, cedar, and a bit of green pepper on the nose. A bit of red currant mixed with more black fruit and sweet oak.
Jul 14th, 2019
Stunner. Unfolded as the night went on. Just enjoyable with an ever evolving nose with classic Napa aromas. Want more
Stunner. Unfolded as the night went on. Just enjoyable with an ever evolving nose with classic Napa aromas. Want more
Jun 17th, 2019
Out of a Mag,
Its ok, not bad but probably my least favorite 2016 I’ve had. Its not tight but just bland, nothing distinctive about it.
Out of a Mag,
Its ok, not bad but probably my least favorite 2016 I’ve had. Its not tight but just bland, nothing distinctive about it.
Dec 17th, 2018
Brian had this 3 years ago
Brian had this 3 years ago
Jan 17th, 2021Brian had this 4 years ago
Brian had this 4 years ago
Sep 5th, 2020
Napa Valley, California, USA
