Been loving myself some Washington juice. This Cab (with a splash of petit Verdot) is a monster, coming in at 14.9% alcohol and clearly not lacking for any ripeness in a typically-tough 2011 vintage. Lots of cedar, charred oak, vanilla, and herbal goodness on the nose. The palate is weighty and rich, but with a balancing acid. Loads of sweet Asian spice (almost like the Asian Zing sauce at B-Dubs), cinnamon, and gobs of black fruit.. ala black cherry and blackberries. The cedar and spice keep playing a consistent tune on the nose, reminding me of the 2011 St. Juliens I've had lately.. especially Gloria. I'd love to try these two side by side. A really nice bottle.
Been loving myself some Washington juice. This Cab (with a splash of petit Verdot) is a monster, coming in at 14.9% alcohol and clearly not lacking for any ripeness in a typically-tough 2011 vintage. Lots of cedar, charred oak, vanilla, and herbal goodness on the nose. The palate is weighty and rich, but with a balancing acid. Loads of sweet Asian spice (almost like the Asian Zing sauce at B-Dubs), cinnamon, and gobs of black fruit.. ala black cherry and blackberries. The cedar and spice keep playing a consistent tune on the nose, reminding me of the 2011 St. Juliens I've had lately.. especially Gloria. I'd love to try these two side by side. A really nice bottle.
Jan 28th, 2018
Classic cab nose, slightly over oaked with great cab fruit, missing the classic Red Mountain silky finish, very dry.
Classic cab nose, slightly over oaked with great cab fruit, missing the classic Red Mountain silky finish, very dry.
Sep 20th, 2015
Red Mountain, Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
