From a really fine, structured Napa vintage, this shows dark fruits and mineral notes aromatically, still has loads of Dunn Howell Mountain structure and tannin, long, lingering finish, but the finish suggests that it needs 10-20 more years of aging, simply an incredible, old school (13% ABV) Napa mountain Cabernet with amazing length and freshness, a true WOW wine (if you’re moderately unoffended by the enormous structure still remaining)!!! — 3 months ago
Great, easy to drink. Good chilled. Gwen liked it. — 8 months ago
Liked it a lot. Well balanced. Nice and dry — 23 days ago
Not sure there are better 13 whites than Raveneau. Lafon also comes to mind. It’s an early drinking vintage (by Raveneau standards) while you wait for 12 and 14, and no Chapelot this year so it’s blended in here. A multi-hour decant has it showing superbly, wafting layers of créme fraîche, baking spice, crushed stones and a touch of botrytis influenced saffron. The palate shows immense power, concentration and depth of waxy yellow fruit chiseled with Chablisen minerality, brilliant tension and racy lemony acids. MDT always hits 🫰🏻 — 2 months ago
Lauer Riesling brings the heat as expected. Acidic and aromatic, would pair well with something spicy or even fried. — 8 months ago
Blend of Semillon (70%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%). Pale golden color. Aromas of citrus and tropical fruits, honey and white flowers. The palate is full of lychee, white peach and green melon flavors with additional notes of lemon and minerals. Hint of saline on the long and generous finish. Nice concentration and tension. Still quite vibrant and fresh tasting! Thanks for the bottle, Kase! — 2 months ago
Bright, acidic lemony and tasty! Would get again — 4 months ago
Very very nice! — 4 months ago
Jess
Pale lemon color.
Aromas are muted, but warm & pleasant. Some notes of spice and autolysis.
Dry. Flavors of yellow plum, apricot, subtle citrus, warm spice, soft minerality.
Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 21 days ago