This one is a showstopper. Complex and big. Heavy but with grace. Some really nice cab sauv components (88%) but you definitely get the petit Verdot (12%) too. Cassis, plum, blackberry fruits lead out but with some smoked cigar and tobacco leaf that is undeniable. Graphite and menthol. Its balanced perfectly with firm tannins and large acidity. Persists for a while. Gotta end the night with this one. — 8 months ago
Drank for my 75th BD. QUITE DECENT for 19 yrs. — a month ago
Cherry, raspberry, white pepper, blackberry, vanilla, mossy earth and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins. — 2 months ago
Honestly, really enjoyed this within the red lineup we tasted. Its drinking nicely now, with some medium dark colors of garnet. Plum, blueberry, chocolate, potpourri, and a little spice. Medium+ body with rigid tannins. Might not age for long. — 8 months ago
A great Chardonnay, a perfect anytime in the summer wine — a month ago
A lot going on. Red fruit and tannic. Mineral. Maybe it’s just me, but Napa and Sonoma vintage 18 wines (a great vintage) are throwing lots of tannins, across the board. A great wine that needs 4-6yr to resolve itself. — 3 months ago
Thanksgiving wine — 4 months ago
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
A little blown out. Tastes nice. Pretty sore this is right before you hit Hirsch vineyard. — 8 days ago