Consumed over 4+ hours, it may have lost just a little of its edge toward the end, and when tasting it next to the Spottswoode and Verite, it had a viscous note that, while when presenting as creaminess is something I've liked in, for example, Outpost Trues, came across as slightly ungainly against the others, lacking the lilting character and finesse which took the other 2 wines from excellence to true greatness, IMO. This wine was the most classically California of the 3, and unapologetically vibrant and delicious. Medium tannins which were immediately silky-I'm not sure what they're like on a PnP-light acidity, no heat. Medium++ complexity, great persistence and intensity. (Contribution #2 from the ever generous AM/T to our night of socially-distanced, outdoor wine tasting 3 cabs/Cal Bordeaux and a chard) I understand that AM opened w/o decanting and gave this an hour+ of air before coming over, and on pulling the cork, this wine literally leapt out of the bottle with exuberant cassis, blackberry and cherry notes with powerful accompaniments on the palate of dark flowers, licorice, coffee and chocolate. sfwinelover1 Likes this wine: 96 Points Elegant and fruit forward.Ī good quality wine that will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.Ī blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot and 1% Malbec.ġ person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No This 13 year old will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Showing great complexity with a soft mouthfeel. This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. Nice nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, cedar, licorice, chocolates, vanilla, earth, light vinaigrette, tobacco leaf, herbs, eucalyptus and peppercorn.įull bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.ĭry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, espresso, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs, eucalyptus, spices, peppercorn and mildew. Chardonnay is also very successfully cultivated, and about 30% of the AVA’s acreage is planted to white grapes, with the majority of those grapes being Chardonnay, Read more.- Likes this wine: 94 Points Many grapes grow well in Napa’s Mediterranean climate, but the region is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley’s AVA was established in 1983, and today there are 16 sub-appellations within the Napa Valley AVA. But by the late 1950s and early 1960s Robert Mondavi and other visionaries were producing quality wines easily distinguishable from the mass-produced jug wines made in California’s Central Valley. An infestation of phylloxera, an insect that attacks vine roots, and the onset of Prohibition nearly wiped out the nascent Napa wine industry in the early 20th century. Other winemaking pioneers followed in the late 19th century, including the founders of Charles Krug, Schramsberg, Inglenook and Beaulieu Vineyards. Yount planted grapes and began producing wine commercially. Winemaking started in Napa in 1838 when George C. With nearly 43,000 acres of vineyards and more than 300 wineries, it is the heart of fine wine production in the United States. Napa Valley AVA is the most famous winemaking region in the United States and one of the most prestigious in the world. Sweet oak, sweet fruit – very juicy and opulent. Finishes with smooth tannins that build without going dry.broad and smooth from the outset. Then rather plush, sweet and full for Opus One, conveying a chocolatey ripeness to its dark berry flavors. Very dark aromas of black cherry, cassis, blueberry and licorice. This bold, rich and assertive Opus is firm and concentrated, displayingĪ mix of dried currant, blackberry, wild berry and spiceįlavors, ending with loamy earth and melted black licorice notes. Full body with a beautiful balance of fine tannins and a fresh finish. 93James SucklingĪromas of orange peel, currants, olives and subtle rosemary. can be enjoyed young, but it is best cellared for at least a few years. It brings together the silkiness of the 2007 with the power and darkness of the 2008, a combination that is hugely appealing.
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