A fun side by side with this and the ‘02 Diamond Mtn. Surprisingly, I thought this had quite a bit more tannin. Whereas the Diamond Mtn had more of a sweet and muddled core, this was dusty and more herbal. Bayleaf, currant, underripe blackberries and some tar.
A fun side by side with this and the ‘02 Diamond Mtn. Surprisingly, I thought this had quite a bit more tannin. Whereas the Diamond Mtn had more of a sweet and muddled core, this was dusty and more herbal. Bayleaf, currant, underripe blackberries and some tar.
Sep 7th, 2019
Drinking like a young bottle, incredible! Beautifully balanced...
Drinking like a young bottle, incredible! Beautifully balanced...
Apr 26th, 2015
2002 vintage in January 2021. This is in a great place. Fully mature with big red fruit and balancing earth. Fruit is fully mature and developed some additional characteristics but still very hedonistic for a wine this age. At a peak/plateau with stuffing to keep going but why wait? Do it!
2002 vintage in January 2021. This is in a great place. Fully mature with big red fruit and balancing earth. Fruit is fully mature and developed some additional characteristics but still very hedonistic for a wine this age. At a peak/plateau with stuffing to keep going but why wait? Do it!
Jan 17th, 2021
I just love the 01 & 02. Haven't had the 02 in ages and it is rocking with the Flannery shortloin tail. Showing beautifully and what a great qpr. Soft tannins, excellent balance, showing amazingly well at 15 years old. Going to vacuvin the remaining half of the bottle and see how it survives the night.
I just love the 01 & 02. Haven't had the 02 in ages and it is rocking with the Flannery shortloin tail. Showing beautifully and what a great qpr. Soft tannins, excellent balance, showing amazingly well at 15 years old. Going to vacuvin the remaining half of the bottle and see how it survives the night.
Aug 1st, 2017
This vintage is in its sweet spot right now
This vintage is in its sweet spot right now
May 28th, 2017
Second "repeat" from the weekend. This one was actually better than the bottle three years ago. Mature, but still has some energy and fruit to go with the tobacco notes. Held up well over three nights.
Second "repeat" from the weekend. This one was actually better than the bottle three years ago. Mature, but still has some energy and fruit to go with the tobacco notes. Held up well over three nights.
May 10th, 2017
Still drinking like a baby! Delicious, but not quite ready yet.
Still drinking like a baby! Delicious, but not quite ready yet.
Dec 31st, 2016
Black currant and graphite.
Black currant and graphite.
Dec 19th, 2016
Tannins still there and a lot of structure. Could still age in bottle another 5-10 years. Was still amazing and great fruit.
Tannins still there and a lot of structure. Could still age in bottle another 5-10 years. Was still amazing and great fruit.
Dec 26th, 2015
A little sweet to start, but got better after some O2!!👍
A little sweet to start, but got better after some O2!!👍
Dec 2nd, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
