Family Estate Grown St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

1.5L

Give it an hour in a decanter.

Lovely. Fades with air after time

Always a class act - brushy - great fruit impact - lovely svelte lengthy - an under appreciated Napa first growth.

Flawed. TCA to the max. Taint can be good but not this kind of taint.

Decanted.

Very earthy smell as soon as I opened it, but bloomed to some cedar, tobacco,black cherry, lots of earth notes. The finish moved on quickly. My last one.

I'm sorry to say this was not drinkable. Bought at auction last week so I hope others have more luck.

Tired and sour. Hope my remaining bottles are in better shape. Disappointing. 😓

Berries, light oak, spice. Elegant and layered. Excellent.