Jaffe Estate

Transformation St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

8.94 ratings
-no pro ratings
St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck
Top Notes For
David Annis

This is heavy and needs either another 5-10 years or a few hours in a decanter. 55/45 cabernet/merlot, but seemed more like 70/30 new world merlot/cabernet. Coffee and sour cherries with some hints of oak and vanilla.

This is heavy and needs either another 5-10 years or a few hours in a decanter. 55/45 cabernet/merlot, but seemed more like 70/30 new world merlot/cabernet. Coffee and sour cherries with some hints of oak and vanilla.

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2017
Kirk F
9.0

60 minute decant smoothed out the edges. In a nice window compared to a couple years ago. Nice wine.

60 minute decant smoothed out the edges. In a nice window compared to a couple years ago. Nice wine.

Jun 2nd, 2019
Kirk F
8.8

Huge. Like really big. Needed a decant but i couldn’t bring myself to using the coffee pot! Do I need to start traveling with a decanter? 🙄

Open 3 hours. Plums, spice, major tannins. Dark as night and oh so chewy. Dense. Pleasant and hoping for further evolution tomorrow. Definitely has 90 potential.

Huge. Like really big. Needed a decant but i couldn’t bring myself to using the coffee pot! Do I need to start traveling with a decanter? 🙄

Open 3 hours. Plums, spice, major tannins. Dark as night and oh so chewy. Dense. Pleasant and hoping for further evolution tomorrow. Definitely has 90 potential.

Dec 1st, 2017
Kirk F
8.9

An excellent accompaniment to grilled burgers and college hoops!

An excellent accompaniment to grilled burgers and college hoops!

Feb 16th, 2017