The ‘11 is in a great spot right now. All 5 bdx grapes heavily represented with cab sauv leading the way at 44%. Merlot provides lift and a heavy dose of cab franc brings the mid palate depth. You can smell this in the decanter from across the room.
The ‘11 is in a great spot right now. All 5 bdx grapes heavily represented with cab sauv leading the way at 44%. Merlot provides lift and a heavy dose of cab franc brings the mid palate depth. You can smell this in the decanter from across the room.
Nov 19th, 2017
Pleasant. But no length. A bit stark and tannic. Admittedly opened it young. A good wine but did t stand up to the 2009 Capture Revelation.
Pleasant. But no length. A bit stark and tannic. Admittedly opened it young. A good wine but did t stand up to the 2009 Capture Revelation.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2014
subtle aromas of blackberry patch, plum, cigar box & suede ~ soft & plush, rich, sweet & tart fruit, grilled herb & mineral finish
subtle aromas of blackberry patch, plum, cigar box & suede ~ soft & plush, rich, sweet & tart fruit, grilled herb & mineral finish
Jan 15th, 2017
Showing it's vintage, site and winemaker; restrained,
focused & domestic.
Showing it's vintage, site and winemaker; restrained,
focused & domestic.
Feb 23rd, 2015I waited too long to open this wine. It would have been better 2-3 years ago. Consumed on Crystal Symphony on our way to New Zealand.
I waited too long to open this wine. It would have been better 2-3 years ago. Consumed on Crystal Symphony on our way to New Zealand.
Mar 16th, 2019
Beautiful Sonoma version of Bordeaux. Cherry, herbs, firm tannins and delicious! Paired well with beef and grilled vegetables.
Beautiful Sonoma version of Bordeaux. Cherry, herbs, firm tannins and delicious! Paired well with beef and grilled vegetables.
Mar 17th, 2018
Lovely balance, acid and power. Black olives, cocoa and some coffee along with black cherry.
Lovely balance, acid and power. Black olives, cocoa and some coffee along with black cherry.
Mar 11th, 2017
Will slap you in the nose with cherry and vanilla! This one has legs for days!
Will slap you in the nose with cherry and vanilla! This one has legs for days!
Dec 24th, 2016
Jammy, peppery and restrained. Light tannins and decent straight ahead finish.
Jammy, peppery and restrained. Light tannins and decent straight ahead finish.
Nov 14th, 2016
Boring. Thin with little aroma and equally disappointing finish. Totally negative QPR.
Boring. Thin with little aroma and equally disappointing finish. Totally negative QPR.
Jul 6th, 2016
Chalk Hill, Sonoma County, California, USA
