Alpha Omega
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The aromatics on this wine outshine the palate. Perfumed dark floral & dark cassis, mocha and sweet spice. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, black plum & then some more black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, anise, Rutherford dusty tannins, black tea, pronounced dark minerals and moist turned black earth, dry dark floral bouquet and liquid violets with a hint of lavender, soft baking spices, milk chocolate, herbs, graphite, tarry notes, cigar ash hangs clings to the tongue on the long finish, dry crushed volcanic rocks, dry stems, a touch of black olive pops up here and there, acidity is just about right, still big structure, long length, good balance and a long, rich, elegant, finish that lasts over 60 seconds. Still has plenty of life ahead of it. The evolution will bring on some different nuances but not sure if it gets better? Still has 7-10 years in it.
The aromatics on this wine outshine the palate. Perfumed dark floral & dark cassis, mocha and sweet spice. The fruits are ruby; blackberries, black plum & then some more black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, anise, Rutherford dusty tannins, black tea, pronounced dark minerals and moist turned black earth, dry dark floral bouquet and liquid violets with a hint of lavender, soft baking spices, milk chocolate, herbs, graphite, tarry notes, cigar ash hangs clings to the tongue on the long finish, dry crushed volcanic rocks, dry stems, a touch of black olive pops up here and there, acidity is just about right, still big structure, long length, good balance and a long, rich, elegant, finish that lasts over 60 seconds. Still has plenty of life ahead of it. The evolution will bring on some different nuances but not sure if it gets better? Still has 7-10 years in it.
Feb 20th, 2017
Nose of cedar and red fruit, body full and balanced with long and somewhat hot finish. Delicious. Aging nicely now
Nose of cedar and red fruit, body full and balanced with long and somewhat hot finish. Delicious. Aging nicely now
Jun 24th, 2023
Finally well aged and ready for drinking. This is one of the best cabs I've had in a long time.
Finally well aged and ready for drinking. This is one of the best cabs I've had in a long time.
Apr 1st, 2017One of those wines that makes you tear up a little when you realize it's the last drop. An old world lovers California Cab.
May be a perfect time to drink this vintage or it's only going to get better. Will be opening a few of these over the next few years in the name of research.
One of those wines that makes you tear up a little when you realize it's the last drop. An old world lovers California Cab.
May be a perfect time to drink this vintage or it's only going to get better. Will be opening a few of these over the next few years in the name of research.
Rich. Very youthful. Dark fruits. Odd but a hint of dried apricot. Really nice wine. Would hold for another 5 years and then revisit.
Rich. Very youthful. Dark fruits. Odd but a hint of dried apricot. Really nice wine. Would hold for another 5 years and then revisit.
Jul 27th, 2014
Alpha had this 10 years ago
Alpha had this 10 years ago
Jun 19th, 2014