The Mascot
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
All the puzzle pieces were there, Royal DNA would come through blind. Even after a 45 min decant this was a bit closed, was wishing I waited longer on this one… Will score way higher in 4+ years.
All the puzzle pieces were there, Royal DNA would come through blind. Even after a 45 min decant this was a bit closed, was wishing I waited longer on this one… Will score way higher in 4+ years.
Jan 14th, 20231/21/24 - First taste of the “baby Harlan” which did not disappoint, black fruit, vegetal bouquet with a slight white pepper, slightly tannic medium finish; more “old world” style with a Napa twist; still a little young; glad I bought a case to experience over the next years.
1/21/24 - First taste of the “baby Harlan” which did not disappoint, black fruit, vegetal bouquet with a slight white pepper, slightly tannic medium finish; more “old world” style with a Napa twist; still a little young; glad I bought a case to experience over the next years.
Jan 22nd, 2024The Mascot is made from the young vines of Harlan, Promitory and Bond and you can really taste the royal pedigree here. Still in the fruit/primary phase with drying tannins. Very singular palate with a lot of concentration. Give these some additional cellar time to really shine. 95/96 potential
The Mascot is made from the young vines of Harlan, Promitory and Bond and you can really taste the royal pedigree here. Still in the fruit/primary phase with drying tannins. Very singular palate with a lot of concentration. Give these some additional cellar time to really shine. 95/96 potential
Nov 8th, 2023This took a while to open up, very tannic and dry, even after 5 years, this could use another 10 to smooth over. The nose is very pungent, spiced and prominent with a palate that is actually really clear, with notes of tart black fruit, definitely black berries and some blueberries, clove, vanilla, tobacco smoke, with a long, leather filled finish, with hints of balsamic and red meat hitting to the finish,
This took a while to open up, very tannic and dry, even after 5 years, this could use another 10 to smooth over. The nose is very pungent, spiced and prominent with a palate that is actually really clear, with notes of tart black fruit, definitely black berries and some blueberries, clove, vanilla, tobacco smoke, with a long, leather filled finish, with hints of balsamic and red meat hitting to the finish,
Nov 4th, 2023On the band wagon right now. For the price point it is a bargain if you can get your hands on it.
On the band wagon right now. For the price point it is a bargain if you can get your hands on it.
May 6th, 2023Easy drinking, solid AF. @Turd Ferguson would even approve.
Easy drinking, solid AF. @Turd Ferguson would even approve.
Apr 13th, 2023