Still excellent! Dark cassis and plum notes, strong honeysuckle or honeycomb nose, some earthiness or funkiness right off the bat that faded. Still some solid tannins, but much more balanced than when it was younger. Lingers in the mouth well, with some cooking spices on the finish. 38% Cab Sauv, 31% Cab franc, 25% merlot, 6% petit Verdot.
Still excellent! Dark cassis and plum notes, strong honeysuckle or honeycomb nose, some earthiness or funkiness right off the bat that faded. Still some solid tannins, but much more balanced than when it was younger. Lingers in the mouth well, with some cooking spices on the finish. 38% Cab Sauv, 31% Cab franc, 25% merlot, 6% petit Verdot.
Nov 3rd, 2020Delaplane Cellars 2012 Left Bank (Cab Sauvignon, merlot, Cab Franc, petit Verdot). So smooth and well-balanced, some smoky and spicy leather or tobacco notes. Plum and dark chocolate.
Delaplane Cellars 2012 Left Bank (Cab Sauvignon, merlot, Cab Franc, petit Verdot). So smooth and well-balanced, some smoky and spicy leather or tobacco notes. Plum and dark chocolate.
Oct 11th, 2015Cloves, some pepper, a bit jammy, but also leather notes. A little honeycomb on the nose.
Cloves, some pepper, a bit jammy, but also leather notes. A little honeycomb on the nose.
Mar 15th, 2015
Fauquier County, Northern Region, Virginia, USA
