Roy Piper
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Brilliant effort. Magical for an off vintage that shouldn't be considered an off vintage. Blew away the EMH black cat from the day before. If you aren't on Roy's list, epic mistake. Great mouthfeel. Awesome finish
Brilliant effort. Magical for an off vintage that shouldn't be considered an off vintage. Blew away the EMH black cat from the day before. If you aren't on Roy's list, epic mistake. Great mouthfeel. Awesome finish
2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
David had this 9 years ago
David had this 9 years ago
2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2015
I love the herbaceous twist here, which add interest to its juicy cherries and cassis fruit profile. Clever oak, lovely silky tannins and refreshing acidity, this vintage may not last forever but it's damn charming and utterly delicious!
I love the herbaceous twist here, which add interest to its juicy cherries and cassis fruit profile. Clever oak, lovely silky tannins and refreshing acidity, this vintage may not last forever but it's damn charming and utterly delicious!
Jul 31st, 2015Lovely richness and fragrant fruit are combined into a sexy mixture where immediate power and subtle elegance are equally important. Very, very impressive. It lacks the depth of the '12, but it's way more charming.
Lovely richness and fragrant fruit are combined into a sexy mixture where immediate power and subtle elegance are equally important. Very, very impressive. It lacks the depth of the '12, but it's way more charming.
Jul 9th, 2015
Pulled out the big boy to celebrate Mother’s Day and it did not disappoint.
Pulled out the big boy to celebrate Mother’s Day and it did not disappoint.
May 11th, 2020
Powerful cab, long finish, terrific
Powerful cab, long finish, terrific
Dec 24th, 2017
Nice red fruit with a minty, eucalyptus herbal note and a bit of toast and cocoa on the finish.
Nice red fruit with a minty, eucalyptus herbal note and a bit of toast and cocoa on the finish.
Feb 4th, 2017
My first Roy Piper and wow, off to a great start. On open delicious nose with fruit and perfume. Gave it 3.5 hrs in decanter. Not sure what to expect out of this, but best '11 I've had so far. Some early faint green notes at 2.5-3 hrs. As I tried bits over the decant. At 3.5 this darling was open for business, baking spice, red berry fruit, blue fruit along with a perfect complimentary oak note that finished off a medium finish. Mrs. Geaux loved this too. Silky tannins and a bit of acid red fruits let you know this can survive a few years and reward even more patience. 94 for now...2-3+ points potential. Well done Mr. Piper, well done!
My first Roy Piper and wow, off to a great start. On open delicious nose with fruit and perfume. Gave it 3.5 hrs in decanter. Not sure what to expect out of this, but best '11 I've had so far. Some early faint green notes at 2.5-3 hrs. As I tried bits over the decant. At 3.5 this darling was open for business, baking spice, red berry fruit, blue fruit along with a perfect complimentary oak note that finished off a medium finish. Mrs. Geaux loved this too. Silky tannins and a bit of acid red fruits let you know this can survive a few years and reward even more patience. 94 for now...2-3+ points potential. Well done Mr. Piper, well done!
Dec 27th, 2016Big, voluptuous wine. Nice structure. Lovely blackberry notes. A really nice wine for the vintage.
Big, voluptuous wine. Nice structure. Lovely blackberry notes. A really nice wine for the vintage.
May 22nd, 2016
Need a great winemaker to make a great wine 111'. Nicely done Roy
Need a great winemaker to make a great wine 111'. Nicely done Roy
Dec 1st, 2015