cedar nose with black currant + plum finish — 23 days ago
Was handed a glass of this and without even knowing anything was incredibly impressed. Thought it to be a French wine too, had no inkling it was Napa Cab. Beautiful purple colors that showcases a robust and complex bouquet of blackberries, dark cherry, tobacco, and chocolate. Has some spices too but they are pinned back by the fruit. Medium tannins with medium+ acids, super smooth and well balanced. Vanilla cola, cedar, black currants and more tobacco and chocolate give it a robust and lively blend. Great finish! — 20 days ago
Strong cedar, mocha and dark fruit on the nose. Chewy tannins, ripe cherries, dried cranberries. Long finish. — a month ago
Happy New Year Delectable!
Double decant and pour. A splendid tawny red color. On the nose: dark fruit, cigar ash, cedar, smoked meat, pencil shavings, mint. Taste: soft, silky, elegant, still fresh wine with dark red fruit, worn leather, graphite, loamy soil, spiced herbs, minty black tea and a dry medium finish. YUM! What a fun wine to end 2024 with. A wine bought at auction, and a cork which was not in the best shape, so not sure if this is a true representation of where this wine is at.
FOOD:
Island creek oyster and cavier
Lobster butternut bisque
Pan roasted duck breast
Braised beef short rib
Black forest chocolate cake — 19 days ago
Nicole gave it a 9, me and 8.5. Nice cab, slightly strong finish. — 23 days ago
Dry, great mouthfeel, nice long finish! — a month ago
Paul K
8 hours open in bottle with a glass poured. Still very young, but great fruit and much promise! — 5 hours ago