Rutherford Hill
Henschke
Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 2002
This is Stephen Henschke’s favourite vintage of H of G he said. This was the first vintage he bottled under screw cap and all subsequent vintages have been bottled that way. They have also experimented with the Vinolok glass stopper. As Stephen said “I love tradition and it is very important as a 6th generation family owned winery. However when tradition lets you down as it has with cork, there is time to evaluate better closures. “ He went on to say the 2002 has that distinctive Hill of Grace nose which you can’t define but it does have the trademark mint, spice and sage. The palate is profoundly intense and could go on for another 10 years but flirting with perfection right now. — 22 days ago
Freemark Abbey
Bosché Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
1994 | Cabernet Sauvignon
Freemark Abbey; Bosché Vineyard
25th Anniversary Bottling
Napa Valley; Rutherford, California, USA
(93-95; Drink 2019-34)
2.5H Decant, more time appreciated. WOW.
Storage is everything... — 22 days ago
Staglin Family Vineyard
Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Opened and needed zero airtime. This wine was elegant and smooth right out of the bottle. Excellent — 17 days ago
Chalk Hill
Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013
Really enjoying this unusual combo of varietals: 49% cab, 30% Malbec, 12% petite Verdot , 5% carmenere , 4% Syrah and 4% Merlot. 11 years of age and is well integrated . CT 92.5 with 170+ reviews. — 22 days ago
Diamond Creek Vineyards
Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Always great. Plenty of life but I probably would not hold them. — a month ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Dark Ruby color with aromas of ripe berry fruit and herb spice. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and blackberry with leather, tobacco and cacao notes. Dusty fine tannins, medium+ finish ending rich with herb mineral spice. — 4 days ago