Oscar night...had to pick something from the back of the cellar. Double decant and pour(decent chunky sediment). From the 2000 vintage which was cool with rain and not scored well, but there are probably some overlooked gems and this could be included. A stellar dark ruby red with some browning. On the nose: that aged cab sweet perfume with roasted meat, chocolate, black cherry, forest floor, eucalyptus. Taste: lush mouthfeel with red plum, chocolate coffee, minerals, and a vanilla cedar medium finish.
Oscar night...had to pick something from the back of the cellar. Double decant and pour(decent chunky sediment). From the 2000 vintage which was cool with rain and not scored well, but there are probably some overlooked gems and this could be included. A stellar dark ruby red with some browning. On the nose: that aged cab sweet perfume with roasted meat, chocolate, black cherry, forest floor, eucalyptus. Taste: lush mouthfeel with red plum, chocolate coffee, minerals, and a vanilla cedar medium finish.
Feb 10th, 2020
Gorgeous, came together after about 90 minutes. Still dark purple color, dark berry fruit, oak, slight smoke and well integrated tannins. Time to drink up.
Gorgeous, came together after about 90 minutes. Still dark purple color, dark berry fruit, oak, slight smoke and well integrated tannins. Time to drink up.
Nov 23rd, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
