Mature, elegant, harmonious wine that has aged well. Distinctive tertiary notes in the wine give this a definite Old World personality despite having that classic core of fruit even restrained wines take on in Napa. I bet this was singing on its 20th Birthday.
Mature, elegant, harmonious wine that has aged well. Distinctive tertiary notes in the wine give this a definite Old World personality despite having that classic core of fruit even restrained wines take on in Napa. I bet this was singing on its 20th Birthday.
Sep 14th, 2018Not exactly a stellar California vintage but this bottling is fairly impressive. Savvy varietal percentage blending and superior vineyard sources make the difference.
Not exactly a stellar California vintage but this bottling is fairly impressive. Savvy varietal percentage blending and superior vineyard sources make the difference.
Sep 1st, 2014Surprisingly, a lot for fruit than the '84. Still pretty vibrant with some tannic structure
Surprisingly, a lot for fruit than the '84. Still pretty vibrant with some tannic structure
Nov 12th, 2013