Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Krupp Brothers – Cabernet Sauvignon “Veraison” 2009
Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa Valley – USA 🇺🇸

Overview:
From the famed Stagecoach Vineyard, this 2009 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon shows why Krupp Brothers has earned a reputation for power and finesse. At nearly 15 years, it’s still on the ascent, with structure and depth that promise more evolution ahead.

Aromas & Flavors:
Layers of dark cassis, blackberry compote, and black cherry mingle with graphite, cedar, and espresso. Hints of dried violets and cocoa powder emerge with air, weaving a bouquet that is both bold and nuanced.

Mouthfeel:
Full-bodied and dense, yet polished. Firm tannins and vibrant acidity still hold the core tightly, making it feel youthful despite its age. The finish is long, savory, and mineral-driven, echoing dark fruit and spice.

Food Pairings:
A classic match for dry-aged ribeye, braised short ribs, or wild mushroom risotto.

Verdict:
An outstanding wine, multi-layered, complex, and still climbing toward its peak. A bottle to savor now with decanting, but also a treasure for collectors willing to wait.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight:
This vintage remains one of the standout expressions of Stagecoach Vineyard fruit, alongside 2010, it is a benchmark release. Collectors take note: the 2009 is still gaining complexity and shows remarkable staying power. — 23 days ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.1

15.1% ABV Dark purple color. — 9 months ago

K L

9.1

Good but not as great as the older years. Will probably be excellent with age. — 3 years ago

with Matt

Walter Fahr

9.6

Wonderful Napa Cab from Patland. At 8 years old needed to breathe a bit. Full bodied, yet very smooth. Paired beautifully with a fillet, but could pair with anything. Lots of dark chocolate on the palate. Drank in July 2025 — 4 months ago

John Malcolm

9.2

Lovely wine. Paired with venison. Decanted for a couple of hours. Full-bodied. Dark cherries, blackberries, a hint of dark chocolate, and Smokey. Very satisfying. — 5 months ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Nice nose of chocolates, cedar, licorice, spices and peppercorn.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity. Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Showing red and black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, tobacco, spices, peppercorn, coffee, light cola and chocolates.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 9 year old Merlot is drinking beautifully now, and the great 2014 vintage is showing very well.

Feels like a Right Bank Bordeaux right out of the bottle, but after 3 hours of airtime it feels like a Napa Cabernet.

This Single Vineyard is showing nice complexity with nice balance, and will continue to age nicely in the 10 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$60. — 2 years ago

Mark Turner

9.5

Clear purple but not opaque. Petrol, earth and tobacco on the nose. Elegant and smooth with layers of tobacco, boysenberry and led pencil with a long elegant earthy finish. Really elegant. Enjoyed it thoroughly. — 4 years ago

Tom Casagrande

9.2

This really leans into the darker aspect of Cab. Dark cassis, loads of dark crushed stone, baker’s chocolate, dark iodiney savory notes. Intense in the mouth, but with surprisingly nice acids for its 14.9 frame. Rich, but bone dry. Still tannic, but it’s soft. — 4 months ago

with Rebecca

Donald Williams

9.5

Wherever it comes from, MacLaren Syrah is always delightful. — 6 months ago

with Bonnie

Dawn E.

9.2

Vines located on Pritchard Hill, at 16% alc, I am not going to spend a lot of time deciphering this bottle! Ever make that mistake? Unique Napa Cab; clove, black licorice, molasses, black cherry....might update as I sip!
What a massive line of storms moving across the U.S., I hope everyone is safe! — 3 years ago