Napa Valley, California, USA
I’ve had better Napa Cabernets, but not many. From magnum.
This is elegance refined.
Black currants, black berries, black raspberries, both plums into pudding, black cherries, strawberries, raspberry hues, mid berry cola/licorice, mocha powder, dark chocolate brownies, layered baking spices, soft spices w/ a bit of a punch, caramel, anise to black licorice, dry tobacco & used leather, dry crushed rocks, cedar, dry herbs, touch of eucalyptus, dark withering to candied flowers, grand, round acidity, lush, round, balanced, knitted, elegant, smartly polished finish that last minutes and falls on malt ball, softened earth & spice.
Minus a point for a hint of bandaid on the nose that didn’t affect the palate.
I’ve had better Napa Cabernets, but not many. From magnum.
This is elegance refined.
Black currants, black berries, black raspberries, both plums into pudding, black cherries, strawberries, raspberry hues, mid berry cola/licorice, mocha powder, dark chocolate brownies, layered baking spices, soft spices w/ a bit of a punch, caramel, anise to black licorice, dry tobacco & used leather, dry crushed rocks, cedar, dry herbs, touch of eucalyptus, dark withering to candied flowers, grand, round acidity, lush, round, balanced, knitted, elegant, smartly polished finish that last minutes and falls on malt ball, softened earth & spice.
Minus a point for a hint of bandaid on the nose that didn’t affect the palate.
05' A big full body wine. Black & blue fruits are pronounced in the middle & back palate. A long and lingering ...not the complexity I was hoping for. Very nice wine.
05' A big full body wine. Black & blue fruits are pronounced in the middle & back palate. A long and lingering ...not the complexity I was hoping for. Very nice wine.
Nov 13th, 2015We'll done for the style: big, bold, deep. Varietal, dark, touch of lavender, coffee candy. A little hot on the finish.
We'll done for the style: big, bold, deep. Varietal, dark, touch of lavender, coffee candy. A little hot on the finish.
Feb 1st, 2015
Magnum~ coco, blackberries. Big Napa wine. Drinking perfectly.
Magnum~ coco, blackberries. Big Napa wine. Drinking perfectly.
Mar 4th, 2019
Solid Napa cab, but not as good as previous bottles or vintages. Maybe my expectations were too high, but it lack strength and fizzled fairly quickly. I don't think age was an issue. Did have nice fruit and earthiness, but just didn't wow the palate.
Solid Napa cab, but not as good as previous bottles or vintages. Maybe my expectations were too high, but it lack strength and fizzled fairly quickly. I don't think age was an issue. Did have nice fruit and earthiness, but just didn't wow the palate.
Dec 11th, 2016
This was an excellent cab. 2005 vintage.
simply great
This was an excellent cab. 2005 vintage.
simply great
Magnum ~perfect time to open up this large format with family & friends.
Magnum ~perfect time to open up this large format with family & friends.
Nov 17th, 2014Bob had this 12 years ago
Bob had this 12 years ago
Apr 9th, 2014
