The 2017 showed what one might expect. Not Napa’s best. However, I do not think many quality 2017 producers deserved the early criticism. Most 2017’s are now showing better than they did young. The issue with this 2017 was its finish, not long and somewhat angular.
Photos of Dana Estates 9/14/24 Onda release party. Large oak vats for fermentation. Pine Nut Honey Crostata.
The 2017 showed what one might expect. Not Napa’s best. However, I do not think many quality 2017 producers deserved the early criticism. Most 2017’s are now showing better than they did young. The issue with this 2017 was its finish, not long and somewhat angular.
Photos of Dana Estates 9/14/24 Onda release party. Large oak vats for fermentation. Pine Nut Honey Crostata.
Sep 16th, 2024
Brambles, dark red mélange, some dust, and well structured tannins that present nicely after a short decant.
Brambles, dark red mélange, some dust, and well structured tannins that present nicely after a short decant.
Dec 18th, 2021
Napa Valley, California, USA
