Altamura
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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First off Merry Christmas and 4 plus years ago I had this wine so I felt it appropriate to reproduce my notes from then as this is exactly the same - loved this wine so here we go
maybe because I am drinking a well rested and well taken care bottle of wine or maybe because it is a Big Bold Beautiful Napa Cab or all of the above but
This wine is singing to me and I am singing back - "that's the way I like it"
Color is dark ruby thick as a meaty steak - the smell opens with a mild smoky oak and blueberry bouquet which I love the blue fruit - The taste on my palate is between a medium / big bodied taste with a balanced and very fruit forward mouth watering experience - it has
flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries with I think includes raspberries as well - fruit loaded for sure The finish is loooong, smooth / dry and its mild fine tannins and flavors linger slightly but in harmony - best to
tame this with a Kobe steak but enjoy as a standalone - this is a relaxing wine - one that you have to relax as a storm approaches or to celebrate an awesome inspiring moment - "I'm a believer
Will last 10 years easy - all SMILES tonight
That is as retro as it gets for me - ALL SMILES
Last thing is be on the lookout as “we are getting the band back” and “we are on a mission from God” - can’t wait @Bill Bender In San Diego - go Wolfpack - any others there for the East vs West coast event - reach out and will share some epic stuff I promise
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First off Merry Christmas and 4 plus years ago I had this wine so I felt it appropriate to reproduce my notes from then as this is exactly the same - loved this wine so here we go
maybe because I am drinking a well rested and well taken care bottle of wine or maybe because it is a Big Bold Beautiful Napa Cab or all of the above but
This wine is singing to me and I am singing back - "that's the way I like it"
Color is dark ruby thick as a meaty steak - the smell opens with a mild smoky oak and blueberry bouquet which I love the blue fruit - The taste on my palate is between a medium / big bodied taste with a balanced and very fruit forward mouth watering experience - it has
flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries with I think includes raspberries as well - fruit loaded for sure The finish is loooong, smooth / dry and its mild fine tannins and flavors linger slightly but in harmony - best to
tame this with a Kobe steak but enjoy as a standalone - this is a relaxing wine - one that you have to relax as a storm approaches or to celebrate an awesome inspiring moment - "I'm a believer
Will last 10 years easy - all SMILES tonight
That is as retro as it gets for me - ALL SMILES
Last thing is be on the lookout as “we are getting the band back” and “we are on a mission from God” - can’t wait @Bill Bender In San Diego - go Wolfpack - any others there for the East vs West coast event - reach out and will share some epic stuff I promise
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![Mike R Mike R](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/miker13-1581175008-6a3c1ef2a044_250x250.jpg)
Maybe it because back home- maybe because I am drinking a well rested and well taken care bottle of wine or maybe because it is a Big Bold Beautiful Napa Cab or all of the above but
This wine is singing to me and I am singing back - "that's the way I like it"
Color is dark ruby thick as a meaty steak - the smell opens with a mild smoky oak and blueberry bouquet which I love the blue fruit - The taste on my palate is between a medium / big bodied taste with a balanced and very fruit forward mouth watering experience - it has flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries with I think includes raspberries as well - fruit loaded for sure
The finish is loooong, smooth / dry and its mild fine tannins and flavors linger slightly but in harmony - best to tame this with a Kobe steak but enjoy as a standalone - this is a relaxing wine - one that you have to relax as a storm approaches or to celebrate an awesome inspiring moment - "I'm a believer"
Will last 10 years easy - all SMILES tonight
Maybe it because back home- maybe because I am drinking a well rested and well taken care bottle of wine or maybe because it is a Big Bold Beautiful Napa Cab or all of the above but
This wine is singing to me and I am singing back - "that's the way I like it"
Color is dark ruby thick as a meaty steak - the smell opens with a mild smoky oak and blueberry bouquet which I love the blue fruit - The taste on my palate is between a medium / big bodied taste with a balanced and very fruit forward mouth watering experience - it has flavors of ripe blueberries and blackberries with I think includes raspberries as well - fruit loaded for sure
The finish is loooong, smooth / dry and its mild fine tannins and flavors linger slightly but in harmony - best to tame this with a Kobe steak but enjoy as a standalone - this is a relaxing wine - one that you have to relax as a storm approaches or to celebrate an awesome inspiring moment - "I'm a believer"
Will last 10 years easy - all SMILES tonight
![Mike R Mike R](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/miker13-1581175008-6a3c1ef2a044_250x250.jpg)
Thanks @Janet Ross as last night was too much fun and still smiling this morning
Thanks @Janet Ross as last night was too much fun and still smiling this morning
Feb 19th, 2017![Mike R Mike R](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/miker13-1581175008-6a3c1ef2a044_250x250.jpg)
Good to last drop and keep me smiling fit the entire time - last wine till Sunday night as getting ready for my first 10k Sunday morning - a little nervous
Good to last drop and keep me smiling fit the entire time - last wine till Sunday night as getting ready for my first 10k Sunday morning - a little nervous
Nov 4th, 2016![Bia Rich Bia Rich](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/bia-rich-1392482237-f7899e49346a_250x250.jpg)
Beautiful nose, very powerful cab once decanted for a couple hours
Beautiful nose, very powerful cab once decanted for a couple hours
Oct 24th, 2014![Rafael Landestoy Rafael Landestoy](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/rafaellandestoy-1427250791-ae61d3b19f4c_250x250.jpg)
Not bad not great. After a day full of ridunkulous cabs, everything else falls short.
Not bad not great. After a day full of ridunkulous cabs, everything else falls short.
Aug 18th, 2014![Bill Bender Bill Bender](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/billbender-1499425875-e3d771f207a3_250x250.jpg)
Altamura is always a crowd pleaser among the non cork dork set but I wasn't feeling it myself tonight. Too much of too much tonight. Hold.
Altamura is always a crowd pleaser among the non cork dork set but I wasn't feeling it myself tonight. Too much of too much tonight. Hold.
Aug 8th, 2014![Eric Eric](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/erics14-1580873248-5bf4c08f4a0f_250x250.jpg)
Great “middle school” style. Bruised black fruit, burnt orange peel, cocoa, and a dash of brown sugar. Can’t beat the responsible pricing either. One more bottle to go 😢
Great “middle school” style. Bruised black fruit, burnt orange peel, cocoa, and a dash of brown sugar. Can’t beat the responsible pricing either. One more bottle to go 😢
Dec 4th, 2017