2011 vintage. Difficult vintage for Napa and environs to be sure. Usual mountain suspects seemed to fare better than valley floor stuff. All that said, more than a few properties re-releasing 2011's out into the wild and they are, generally, drinking very well. Not improving but reaching the top of their respective bell curves. This is one such story. No baby fat left. Serious mineral/earth influences throughout. The nose takes this into hello! territory. The finish signs the deed to the property. Hit this in the next 3-4 years for maximum enjoyment. 02.26.25.
2011 vintage. Difficult vintage for Napa and environs to be sure. Usual mountain suspects seemed to fare better than valley floor stuff. All that said, more than a few properties re-releasing 2011's out into the wild and they are, generally, drinking very well. Not improving but reaching the top of their respective bell curves. This is one such story. No baby fat left. Serious mineral/earth influences throughout. The nose takes this into hello! territory. The finish signs the deed to the property. Hit this in the next 3-4 years for maximum enjoyment. 02.26.25.
Feb 26th, 2025
Anakota 2011 helena montana vineyard 2el. 750 feet. This vineyard is more volcanic ash per wine rep. It is fruit forward, with astringent tannins. Pleasant notcompkexor outstanding
Anakota 2011 helena montana vineyard 2el. 750 feet. This vineyard is more volcanic ash per wine rep. It is fruit forward, with astringent tannins. Pleasant notcompkexor outstanding
Apr 23rd, 2016
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
