Gargiulo Vineyards
G Major 7 Study 575 OVX Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
A face only a mother could love!!!!! Lmao!
šš. So happy that you loved that bottle as much as I did! Wine of the night???
A face only a mother could love!!!!! Lmao!
šš. So happy that you loved that bottle as much as I did! Wine of the night???
Enjoying this by the tree and shifting my mindset towards Christmas. Loads of blueberry pie and new leather on the nose give way to boysenberry jam, cassis, tobacco, and sweet spice. A crowd pleaser for sure. And a great 2011. Many thanks to @Martin G Rivard for gifting this to me back in October!
Enjoying this by the tree and shifting my mindset towards Christmas. Loads of blueberry pie and new leather on the nose give way to boysenberry jam, cassis, tobacco, and sweet spice. A crowd pleaser for sure. And a great 2011. Many thanks to @Martin G Rivard for gifting this to me back in October!
1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2016
@Martin G Rivard thanks for sharing this bottle with Jennifer and I. So integrated, with no edges. Cassis and tobacco on the nose. Ripe and juicy with plum, blackberries and mocha. Finish rides nicely with firm yet balanced tannins. Gives backbone and substance. Decanted two hours.
@Martin G Rivard thanks for sharing this bottle with Jennifer and I. So integrated, with no edges. Cassis and tobacco on the nose. Ripe and juicy with plum, blackberries and mocha. Finish rides nicely with firm yet balanced tannins. Gives backbone and substance. Decanted two hours.
Jun 9th, 2017WOTN., Drinking like a million bucks!!
WOTN., Drinking like a million bucks!!
Apr 8th, 2017Having 3 of these I figured it would be a nice time to see how this one is doing. Well, I think that this one has probably reached the very front of the optimal drinking window. Took about 15 minutes of air. The nose was red fruit, mint, red licorice, raspberry and oak. Lossa lossa oak. Entry is a little acidic, minty, flinty, red fruit dominant. Middle of this wine tones down a bit and really finds a nice little groove. Finishes with a lot of astringency (say what?) for a 2011. Structure is what. Quality is what. And I think this one has the power to go another 15 years and be juuuust fine, which I'm not sure I could say about many 2011's from the Napa floor. Drink with 30 minute decant or hold for another 5-10 years.
Having 3 of these I figured it would be a nice time to see how this one is doing. Well, I think that this one has probably reached the very front of the optimal drinking window. Took about 15 minutes of air. The nose was red fruit, mint, red licorice, raspberry and oak. Lossa lossa oak. Entry is a little acidic, minty, flinty, red fruit dominant. Middle of this wine tones down a bit and really finds a nice little groove. Finishes with a lot of astringency (say what?) for a 2011. Structure is what. Quality is what. And I think this one has the power to go another 15 years and be juuuust fine, which I'm not sure I could say about many 2011's from the Napa floor. Drink with 30 minute decant or hold for another 5-10 years.
Nov 29th, 2019
Gargiulo never disappoints. I preferred the 2012 but still good.
Gargiulo never disappoints. I preferred the 2012 but still good.
Jun 8th, 2017
Just what I want in a cab. Thx to the wine Santa @Martin G Rivard I am able to enjoy this bottle which shows well now. Full of black cherries, black currants and some pepper. I also taste cocoa nibs with some fig. So much to this bottle. Full of delight. They say I know 11 was a challenged year but to the right wine makers, like GV they were up for the challenge!
Thank you again Martin. Udaman! !!
Just what I want in a cab. Thx to the wine Santa @Martin G Rivard I am able to enjoy this bottle which shows well now. Full of black cherries, black currants and some pepper. I also taste cocoa nibs with some fig. So much to this bottle. Full of delight. They say I know 11 was a challenged year but to the right wine makers, like GV they were up for the challenge!
Thank you again Martin. Udaman! !!
Lots of density and body. More berries and plums
Lots of density and body. More berries and plums
Jul 29th, 2016
2011 vintage. Just a hint of spearmint on the nose. Also some rose petals, trail dust, cinnamon and cedar/pencil shavings. Light/medium body. Fleshy mouthfeel up front dwindling to a lean subtle finish.
2011 vintage. Just a hint of spearmint on the nose. Also some rose petals, trail dust, cinnamon and cedar/pencil shavings. Light/medium body. Fleshy mouthfeel up front dwindling to a lean subtle finish.
Apr 1st, 2016