Mark my words, this will be the next cult wine from Napa. A Philipe Melka production, it is absolutely stunning--and a second label, no less! Dark cocoa and black cherry notes, with BEAUTIFUL acidity and balance. Tannins are so fine, and as such it is drinking beautifully now. Get your paws on Brand ASAP--it has "ten year waiting list" written all over it.
Mark my words, this will be the next cult wine from Napa. A Philipe Melka production, it is absolutely stunning--and a second label, no less! Dark cocoa and black cherry notes, with BEAUTIFUL acidity and balance. Tannins are so fine, and as such it is drinking beautifully now. Get your paws on Brand ASAP--it has "ten year waiting list" written all over it.
1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
2 hour decant. Tobacco, spice, vanilla and blackberry jump from the glass. On first sip the smoothness of this wine stands out - the mouthfeel is silky and dense. Blackberry and creme de cassis liqueur dominate followed by baking spices and vanilla with just a touch of heat. Nicely integrated oak. Soft tannins. The seamless finish goes on for nearly a minute (seriously!) and there is a great acidity to this wine that just begs for fatty food.
2 hour decant. Tobacco, spice, vanilla and blackberry jump from the glass. On first sip the smoothness of this wine stands out - the mouthfeel is silky and dense. Blackberry and creme de cassis liqueur dominate followed by baking spices and vanilla with just a touch of heat. Nicely integrated oak. Soft tannins. The seamless finish goes on for nearly a minute (seriously!) and there is a great acidity to this wine that just begs for fatty food.
Jan 28th, 2017
Amazing, like the touch of c/f in there helps to give it a bright spot, nice Bordeaux style c/s.
Amazing, like the touch of c/f in there helps to give it a bright spot, nice Bordeaux style c/s.
Nov 13th, 2016
Napa Valley, California, USA
