Napa Valley, California, USA
Splash decanter prior to service, the 2019 “Xroads” Cabernet Sauvignon is a noticeable step up in refinement and balance compared to the “Date Night…” Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine pours a deep ruby purple with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of black fruit: blackberries, black plum, black currants, tobacco, earth, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The texture is silky smooth. Very well made. Drink now through 2039.
Splash decanter prior to service, the 2019 “Xroads” Cabernet Sauvignon is a noticeable step up in refinement and balance compared to the “Date Night…” Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine pours a deep ruby purple with an impenetrable core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with ripe notes of black fruit: blackberries, black plum, black currants, tobacco, earth, vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The texture is silky smooth. Very well made. Drink now through 2039.
Oct 15th, 2024
Wine tasting dinner with Phifer Pavitt winery. Braised short rib ravioli, blackberry basil butter blanc. Carmalized fennel . Chèvre, toasted pistachios. Wow!
Wine tasting dinner with Phifer Pavitt winery. Braised short rib ravioli, blackberry basil butter blanc. Carmalized fennel . Chèvre, toasted pistachios. Wow!
Dec 7th, 2023
