Altagracia Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon

Presents treacle, coffee grinds and cedar on the nose. Oddly enough, there’s a hint of grapefruit on the mid palate. It’s not a distraction, but quite uncommon. Moderate density supports maraschino cherries and ripe tannins. Great overall structure suggests that this will sail on for a few more years, but it’s peaking now.

This in our opinion is arguably the best 2nd wine coming out of Napa. It puts many first bottlings in the shade.
Very well crafted and not overdone. Balance, weight and texture are deftly poised. Sweet and aromatic cherries combine with robust tannins, and a glorious lengthy finish.
Happy new year to one and all!

First time trying this, and we are both impressed.
The nose displays syrup and fresh tobacco. This leads into soft, round oak treatment on the palate. Black fruits dominate, with moderate tannins. Acid is soft and submerged. Finishes sweet, textured with an extended finish. This has a pedigree for sure.

Bombs away!
3 hour decant or 1 glass & save the rest for the next day.

Needed a good 2 hour decant for it to mellow a bit. Dark purple fruit with a solid but not overdone concentration. Deep but not that much complexity. Very enjoyable though.

Nice blackberry, warm cassis and some red fruit. 3+ hrs decanting helped.

First glass started slow, then POW. Super smooth, complex, well rounded. Not overly powerful - a more delicate Cab...more of a Bordeaux to me. I’d buy a case if I could get at a reasonable price. $150 @ Cask

Ripe fruit but elegant and smooth. A new Napa favorite!

Down version of silver oak. Good, easy.

Surprised the professional reviews are so low very good wine. Solid fruit, but not much back bone. Light and delicious decanted for 2 hours as well.