Taken Wine Company
Napa Valley Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.
From Trinchero Family Estates, a blend of 60% Cab Sauv and 40% Merlot, dark Ruby with bold dark fruit and floral spice aromas. On the palate, ripe fruits, blackberry and cherry with espresso, cinnamon and tar notes. Dusty tannins, some oak with earthy tones on a medium plus finish. Nice offering, but I think ‘12 was a bit better! The Merlot makes it good to drink now. Tasting Sample.
May 27th, 2020
A bit too blown out for us. Will try again tomorrow to see if it holds up well or changes or not. OK so day 2, much more developed herbal flavors and tannins. Upped the rating two points to be fair. Good stuff.
A bit too blown out for us. Will try again tomorrow to see if it holds up well or changes or not. OK so day 2, much more developed herbal flavors and tannins. Upped the rating two points to be fair. Good stuff.
1 person found it helpfulApr 8th, 2021
Expressive full body Napa cab. Well integrated oak, fine grained tannins. Currant and blueberries. Extremely drinkable for such a young wine.
Expressive full body Napa cab. Well integrated oak, fine grained tannins. Currant and blueberries. Extremely drinkable for such a young wine.
Dec 26th, 2021Dark opaque pour. Soft plums up front then a bone dryness. Earthy bouquet changing to a fast dry finish of taste but the dryness continues.
Dark opaque pour. Soft plums up front then a bone dryness. Earthy bouquet changing to a fast dry finish of taste but the dryness continues.
Aug 9th, 2019
A nice, well-balanced Meritage that is worth even the restaurant price, probably a steal at retail. Will be putting this on our “Buy List”
A nice, well-balanced Meritage that is worth even the restaurant price, probably a steal at retail. Will be putting this on our “Buy List”
Oct 8th, 2017
Smooth, balanced and succulent. An absolutely delicious wine
Smooth, balanced and succulent. An absolutely delicious wine
Aug 18th, 2017
Got bottle W Hank ray Ray & wife @ makoto. Wine tastes a bit strong in the beginning but is getting smoother by the glass.
Got bottle W Hank ray Ray & wife @ makoto. Wine tastes a bit strong in the beginning but is getting smoother by the glass.
Jun 24th, 2016
Great blend with fruit galore. Had the perfect touch of acidity and a long finish
Great blend with fruit galore. Had the perfect touch of acidity and a long finish
Apr 9th, 2016