Napa Valley, California, USA
2009 vintage. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little bit of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Serious juice from serious vineyards in Napa Valley (the lower slopes of Coombsville, Sugarloaf Mountain and Circle S, the latter one of the highest parts in the Napa Valley). Cassis, cedarwood, licorice and lead pencil, reminiscent of Pauillac. Concentrated, ripe black fruit, but not jammy. Powerful tannic structure and good acidity. Long finish with licorice and a distinctive minerality. Maltus obviously doesn't go for the easy commercial jammy style. Incredible Napa Valley value at 30 euro! Perfectly integrated 14,8% abv.
2009 vintage. Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon with a little bit of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Serious juice from serious vineyards in Napa Valley (the lower slopes of Coombsville, Sugarloaf Mountain and Circle S, the latter one of the highest parts in the Napa Valley). Cassis, cedarwood, licorice and lead pencil, reminiscent of Pauillac. Concentrated, ripe black fruit, but not jammy. Powerful tannic structure and good acidity. Long finish with licorice and a distinctive minerality. Maltus obviously doesn't go for the easy commercial jammy style. Incredible Napa Valley value at 30 euro! Perfectly integrated 14,8% abv.
1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2018
Flamboyant nose of sweet cherries, kirsch and a lovely note of oak.
On the palette, the first thing that registers is the heavy mouthfeel and a plush texture. Sweetness persists with sandalwood and ripe blackberries. However, the finish on the back of the palette is astringent. This ruins what would have otherwise been an outstanding example. Alas, RP was again economical with the truth, rating this at 92 - 94. He really should behave himself.
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Flamboyant nose of sweet cherries, kirsch and a lovely note of oak.
On the palette, the first thing that registers is the heavy mouthfeel and a plush texture. Sweetness persists with sandalwood and ripe blackberries. However, the finish on the back of the palette is astringent. This ruins what would have otherwise been an outstanding example. Alas, RP was again economical with the truth, rating this at 92 - 94. He really should behave himself.
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Somewhat brooding I not heavy. Could develop nicely with time.
Somewhat brooding I not heavy. Could develop nicely with time.
1 person found it helpfulApr 6th, 2016
More like Hendrix with the Band of Gypsies
More like Hendrix with the Band of Gypsies
1 person found it helpfulFeb 23rd, 2016
Dark and brooding. Grippy tannins. Meaty š
Dark and brooding. Grippy tannins. Meaty š
Dec 16th, 2016
Very good. But a bit tart on the finish. Unripened Forest berries.
Very good. But a bit tart on the finish. Unripened Forest berries.
Sep 29th, 2015An exciting new discovered @BevNo for #CabernetDay #NapaStrong #BuyNapaWine. Wow!
An exciting new discovered @BevNo for #CabernetDay #NapaStrong #BuyNapaWine. Wow!
Aug 29th, 2014A bit of a tobacco smell. Smooth going down but a little bit of a more acidic/peppery finish to trigger a smidge of immediate heartburn. Probably my least fave of a higher end cab.
A bit of a tobacco smell. Smooth going down but a little bit of a more acidic/peppery finish to trigger a smidge of immediate heartburn. Probably my least fave of a higher end cab.
Feb 1st, 2023
Plum and red berry. Tannins still popping and could use a bit more time, 2-3 yrs.
Plum and red berry. Tannins still popping and could use a bit more time, 2-3 yrs.
Oct 22nd, 2022
