Myriad Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Looked back at my note from a few weeks ago and it captures it perfectly. As @Leah Smith would say it just has that “Mike Smith Magic”. So true.
Looked back at my note from a few weeks ago and it captures it perfectly. As @Leah Smith would say it just has that “Mike Smith Magic”. So true.
Oct 29th, 2018Popped In anticipation of this weeks release. These are just ridiculously good and they always show a certain characteristic that is immediately identifiable as Myriad, the best way I can describe it is “weightless”. The wine glides over the palate like pure liquid velvet with everything in great balance. Rich dark fruit, ever present acidity, a kiss of oak, and tannins that have already softened a bit at this early stage.
Popped In anticipation of this weeks release. These are just ridiculously good and they always show a certain characteristic that is immediately identifiable as Myriad, the best way I can describe it is “weightless”. The wine glides over the palate like pure liquid velvet with everything in great balance. Rich dark fruit, ever present acidity, a kiss of oak, and tannins that have already softened a bit at this early stage.
Aug 5th, 2018
I’m completely ashamed to say this is my first Myriad. Maybe I can hide it in a second post after midnight on a Saturday night.
Anyways, in terms of Napa Valley economics, $65 for this is a ridiculously absurd deal. Mocha, cassis, currant, with grilled meat, and it’s all tightly woven together with Rutherford Dust. Balance. Length. Savoriness.
What’s hard to articulate in a tasting note, though, is the incredible flavor intensity. This is wine in HD and Surround Sound. My man crush on @Mike Smith has reached new heights. Do yourself a favor and signup for the mailing list at myriadcellars.com
I’m completely ashamed to say this is my first Myriad. Maybe I can hide it in a second post after midnight on a Saturday night.
Anyways, in terms of Napa Valley economics, $65 for this is a ridiculously absurd deal. Mocha, cassis, currant, with grilled meat, and it’s all tightly woven together with Rutherford Dust. Balance. Length. Savoriness.
What’s hard to articulate in a tasting note, though, is the incredible flavor intensity. This is wine in HD and Surround Sound. My man crush on @Mike Smith has reached new heights. Do yourself a favor and signup for the mailing list at myriadcellars.com
Tasted side by side with the 15 Becklyn NV and the 15 Quivet NV.
Super dark purplish red. Tight I start in the nose but then opened up with cassis, blackberries and sweet spices. Medium plus (7.5/10) and rounded full body. Dark fruits on the palate with sweet spices, brown sugar, blueberries, aniseed and crushed gravel. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027. (92+)
Tasted side by side with the 15 Becklyn NV and the 15 Quivet NV.
Super dark purplish red. Tight I start in the nose but then opened up with cassis, blackberries and sweet spices. Medium plus (7.5/10) and rounded full body. Dark fruits on the palate with sweet spices, brown sugar, blueberries, aniseed and crushed gravel. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2027. (92+)
Delicious. Rich, powerful full-throttle styled Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now and for the next 20 years
Delicious. Rich, powerful full-throttle styled Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now and for the next 20 years
Sep 7th, 201715s are progressing along slowly. Still a little tannic and best after a couple hour decant. This has rich black fruits and enough acidity to keep everything lifted as it ends with those present tannins. Best with food. These should improve for several more years.
15s are progressing along slowly. Still a little tannic and best after a couple hour decant. This has rich black fruits and enough acidity to keep everything lifted as it ends with those present tannins. Best with food. These should improve for several more years.
1 person found it helpfulMar 9th, 2019
Absolutely delicious wine!! Super smooth tannins.. lots of balanced fruit.. some caramel, light mint.. 👌🏻🍷
Absolutely delicious wine!! Super smooth tannins.. lots of balanced fruit.. some caramel, light mint.. 👌🏻🍷
Oct 25th, 2021
PNP, excellent as always @Mike Smith ; Great
Winemaker! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
PNP, excellent as always @Mike Smith ; Great
Winemaker! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
PNP, Excellent 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Kudos to Owner/Winemaker @Mike Smith
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
PNP, Excellent 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Kudos to Owner/Winemaker @Mike Smith
Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻