Mike Miller

9.7

Dry red like iron rich sand in the southwest, imparts memories of licking halite. Slight acidity, pH of ~6.5. Really takes you back. — a year ago

with Anne and Jason

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.2

One of the more compelling and complex WA reds I've had. Still deeply colored, intense nose of chocolate covered cherries, but with a reserved character, rather than over-the-top confected. Very well balanced and missing the sometimes, too fleshy/higher Ph I find disturbing in WA reds. — 4 years ago

David Kaplan

9.5

“In the glass, the wine has a saturated dark cordovan color, almost black at the center, with flashes of garnet and mahogany at the edge. Aromas of black griotte cherries, crème de cassis, and licorice root, along with melted dark chocolate and a cornucopia of herbes de Provence and spices, move in and out of the foreground as the nose evolves in the glass. On the palate the wine is solid, smooth, and opulent, with sweet graphite-infused red and black fruit flavors that echo the nose, all seasoned with brilliant berry acids and wonderful graphite mineral brightness, and unfurling like a peacock’s tail, gaining weight over time in the glass. Palpable mineral extract, voluptuous silky tannins, and the low-pH Mourvèdre all contribute to the wine’s compelling opulence and length. Drink now – 2026.” —Moore Brothers — 4 years ago

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9.7

The 2019 Angélus was bottled in September 2021, later than many other wines of this vintage. This is very precise on the nose, offering blackberry, dried iris petals, a little graphite and a touch of oyster shell, and the marine influence is more noticeable than before. The palate is beautifully balanced, the 40% Cabernet Franc very expressive and squarely in the driving seat. It lends this wine ample freshness and, as mentioned before, makes it stylistically quite akin to Château Figeac. Displaying fine structure toward the finish, this Angélus is full of tension thanks to a pH of 3.60 (previously, it was around pH 3.85, according to Hubert de Boüard) and comes with a very sustained finish. Seriously impressive, though it will require patience. (Neal Martin, Vinous, February 2022)
— 3 years ago

Peter Hladun

9.0

Fantastic Chardonnay from PH! Love the acid and fullness of this wine without too much oak. — 4 years ago

Hugh Jarce

9.0

Really struggle to find a pinot with a pH over 6, but this one is a box ticker. Soft, low acid, mild tannins and a decent finish. The Tasmanians could learn a lot from this drop instead of producing the garbage they produce. Will buy again. — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.5

Day 2 of Napa in the books!

The flagship offering from DA. 100% estate cab. Lots of similarities to the Old Vine Cab, but less spice and more sweetness. Would love to open one of these next to a Chappellet PH cab for comparison sake. Undoubtedly red and black fruit dominant with powerful and sweet oak. There is dark chocolate covered black cherries, fresh squeezed blackberries and underripe plum. Almost velvet like on the palate at this age. Needs time, of course, to fulfill its really nice potential. — 6 years ago

Matt

9.4

Elegant, suave and pliant, high pH and almost creamy but not flabby. Violet, spiced black fruit, cured game, duck confit, olive candy, rocks, licorice. Beautiful with roasted leg of lamb. — 3 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

Fortunate enough to taste this lovely wine 11 years after its vintage and it was singing. #napa #pnv Only 5 cases produced. “This wine showcases our 200 acres of estate vineyards by using a blend of the five classic Bordeaux grapes from five landmark Napa Valley appellations. Deeply fruited and elegantly structured, this wine combines nuance and power for a classic bottling. Our Premiere Napa Valley bottling showcases rich texture and deep complexity. Aromas of ripe blackberry, Bing cherry, clove and star anise leap from the glass and balance a dense palate of black plum, cassis and toasty cocoa with a smooth finish framed by dusty tannins.


Aging Process

20 months in chateau style French Oak Barrels

Wine Facts

pH: 3.7
Wine is unfiltered
Sustainably produced” — 3 years ago

with Ron

Shengli Hu

9.4

9 years on lees, 55/25/20 Chard/PB/PN. Barrel fermented, zero dosage, 3.05 pH. 6 g/L TA. Deep gold. Toasted brioche, vanilla cream, ripe apricot, mango, and pineapple, sweet baking spices. Pronounced intensity and long finish. Medium acidity. — 5 years ago