This is simply delightful, bloody awesome actually.
Typical Napa-purity and dito density, yet laced with Bdx-like treble-notes of freshness, acidity and transparency.
Served it alongside maigret/parsnip/anise-jus, but liked it better before and after this fantastic dish.
Score might be on the conservative side… — 7 months ago
Spicy and interesting Mallorcan wine with a ton of local character. Callet really has some wild flavors, big fan. — 9 months ago
Blackberry, cassis, mocha, vanilla, licorice and oak. Great structure and moderate tannins. — 6 years ago
Great balance of fruit and acid. East drinking. — 4 months ago
Great cab. Not too strong of tannins, dark fruit plum and cocoa. Paired nicely with Filet mignon and spicy sausage bean soup — 7 months ago
Would buy again. Flavors of dark berries. — 4 years ago
Really peaty and Smokey — 5 years ago
2011 vintage. Difficult vintage for Napa and environs to be sure. Usual mountain suspects seemed to fare better than valley floor stuff. All that said, more than a few properties re-releasing 2011's out into the wild and they are, generally, drinking very well. Not improving but reaching the top of their respective bell curves. This is one such story. No baby fat left. Serious mineral/earth influences throughout. The nose takes this into hello! territory. The finish signs the deed to the property. Hit this in the next 3-4 years for maximum enjoyment. 02.26.25. — 5 months ago
A blend of 90% Sauv Blanc and 10% Semillon. Pale yellow color with aromas of citrus, floral, wet stone and tropical fruit. On the palate rich fruits of mango and peach flavors with citrus zest and earthy mineral notes on a balanced structure with lively fresh acidity. Long finish, pleasant ending with pronounced mineral character. Leave this in the cellar for a few years. Nice. Tasting Sample. — 2 years ago
killer with a dry-aged Ribeye. — 3 years ago
Norman
Balvenie Doublewood 12yr - the nose is light with a hint of wood. On the palate you get a bit more power and a full mouth warmth. Finish gives you more of that wood and heat. It’s a good, easy drinker. Won’t go out of my way to get but wouldn’t feel bad if given a dram. — 4 months ago