Napa Valley, California, USA
Similar to the ‘09 Quilceda Creek, here’s another example of a very youthful wine aging at a glacial pace. Last time I had this was about two years ago at the winery (if you haven’t visited, it’s well worth your time), and it really hasn’t changed much. It’s chewy, with the core finally starting to open. Inky and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the nose alongside currant, cedar, and dark cocoa dusted dates. On the palate, it’s mainly red and black fruit dominant, with chewy black cranberries and blackberry fig. Will be better in 3-5yrs.
Similar to the ‘09 Quilceda Creek, here’s another example of a very youthful wine aging at a glacial pace. Last time I had this was about two years ago at the winery (if you haven’t visited, it’s well worth your time), and it really hasn’t changed much. It’s chewy, with the core finally starting to open. Inky and fresh squeezed dark fruits on the nose alongside currant, cedar, and dark cocoa dusted dates. On the palate, it’s mainly red and black fruit dominant, with chewy black cranberries and blackberry fig. Will be better in 3-5yrs.
Sep 7th, 2019
Celebrating Thanksgiving with this bottle and a Christmas Tree. #nottooshabby #layfieldladies
Celebrating Thanksgiving with this bottle and a Christmas Tree. #nottooshabby #layfieldladies
1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 20153 hours decanting.....still waiting....hoping. Will report back. Sous vide part III.
3 hours decanting.....still waiting....hoping. Will report back. Sous vide part III.
1 person found it helpfulMay 2nd, 2015
This was the fifth line of the evening and in the lush mouth feel but it was so light and refined. This actually came close to being the wine of the night!! I believe it solidified its place in the second position.
This was the fifth line of the evening and in the lush mouth feel but it was so light and refined. This actually came close to being the wine of the night!! I believe it solidified its place in the second position.
Jun 24th, 2016This was considered by many this evening the wine of the night! It definitely had a little something special. I'm not sure if it was the soft opulent mouth feel for the long-lush finish. Either way, I would have to agree definitely WOTN in my book
This was considered by many this evening the wine of the night! It definitely had a little something special. I'm not sure if it was the soft opulent mouth feel for the long-lush finish. Either way, I would have to agree definitely WOTN in my book
May 3rd, 2016
This Reserve is powerful but not heavy. Fine length and acidity; extremely youthful. Maybe the wax capsule is slowing it's development. A treat to taste.
This Reserve is powerful but not heavy. Fine length and acidity; extremely youthful. Maybe the wax capsule is slowing it's development. A treat to taste.
Jul 11th, 2016This is my idea of perfection in a Cabernet.
This is my idea of perfection in a Cabernet.
Feb 21st, 2017
Great wine the tour and tasting was really nice
Great wine the tour and tasting was really nice
Jun 18th, 2016Needed a longer decent, more then 1.5 hrs. Very enjoyable and decadent
Needed a longer decent, more then 1.5 hrs. Very enjoyable and decadent
May 22nd, 2016
