Intensely rich and heavy and even a bit flabby. Alcohol from the very hot vintage also very prevalent and doesn’t blow off with air. Despite being made by the illustrious Bond Estate, not my cup of tea.
Intensely rich and heavy and even a bit flabby. Alcohol from the very hot vintage also very prevalent and doesn’t blow off with air. Despite being made by the illustrious Bond Estate, not my cup of tea.
Jun 27th, 2020
This was everything that's right about napa cab with a little bottle age. Balance. Integrity. Integrated tannins. Gorgeous mouthfeel and long lush finish. '03 again proving its legitimacy
This was everything that's right about napa cab with a little bottle age. Balance. Integrity. Integrated tannins. Gorgeous mouthfeel and long lush finish. '03 again proving its legitimacy
Feb 24th, 2016Mature, classy surprise from an underrated vintage
Mature, classy surprise from an underrated vintage
Apr 26th, 2015Fantastic nose of graphite and tobacco, dark fruits, a little too ripe but enjoyable
Fantastic nose of graphite and tobacco, dark fruits, a little too ripe but enjoyable
Nov 28th, 2014
One of my few 'ah'ha' wine moments. Exotic, elegant, robust..not usually words that go together.
One of my few 'ah'ha' wine moments. Exotic, elegant, robust..not usually words that go together.
Nov 14th, 2014
Delicious. Good fruit. Long finish.
Delicious. Good fruit. Long finish.
Jun 17th, 2013
Bummer, just hot and out of balance.. And headed in the wrong direction..
Bummer, just hot and out of balance.. And headed in the wrong direction..
Jan 16th, 2013
Aged well. Took a little bit to open up
Aged well. Took a little bit to open up
May 29th, 2022
Huge. Big bold on first taste hints of blackberry and dark chocolate. Loved it.
Huge. Big bold on first taste hints of blackberry and dark chocolate. Loved it.
Jun 20th, 2020
11/15
Feb 9th, 2020
Napa Valley, California, USA
