Foyt Family Wines
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Collector's Series 50th Anniversay Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
It is #FridayCabernetfix time. Here is a gorgeous one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a wide red/ brick rim. A very pretty color.
On the nose blueberries, black currants, spices, cedar, cooked cherries, black licorice, vanilla, tobacco, green pepper, pencil lead, earth, herbs, light vegetables, dark chocolates, dark coffee and peppercorn. Very nice complexity on the nose.
Medium plus in body and soft, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, wood, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, earth, light vegetables, bitter herbs and graphite.
Long finish with fine tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder. Showing nice complexity and mouthfeel. Nicely balanced with a tangy and spicy finish.
Not your typical Napa Cabernet, which is nice to see. Showing lots of fruit and earth notes, that make it very interesting.
This 8 year-old from the great 2012 vintage is drinking very nicely now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Needs 90 minutes to open up properly and blossom. I had a little taste right out of the bottle, and let it be for 90 minutes. When I came back, what a big difference on the nose, especially, so be patient for that lovely nose.
This is a wine to savor. I loved smelling on it for a long time.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Great with the Brie cheese.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$125. — 4 years ago
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No. 61 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021
Cherry in color with medium intensity.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with mild complexity.
Showing cherries, currants, light earth, herbs, tobacco leaf, Indian spices and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins.
This is an easy drinking Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast. Light and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle, and gets spicier and earthier after 45 minutes of airtime.
Once it opened up, the nose was very interesting. Loved smelling on it for a long time.
Would be interesting to revisit it in 2 years.
Good by itself or with food.
100% Pinot Noir grapes were hand picked and aged for 13 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 1,000 bottles.
13.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$45. — 10 months ago
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Anniversary 55 Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Foyt Family Wines No. 61 Mount Veeder Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2016, California
Time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a beautiful one.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, licorice, light cedar, earth, vanilla, spices, chocolates, coffee, cola, light vegetables, wild flowers, tobacco leaf, pencil lead, leather, and black pepper.
Full-bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet cherries, spices, vanilla, leather, licorice, cedar, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco, cinnamon and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious wine from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Elegant and tasty, spicy and rich, with lots of chocolate notes.
Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up. I gave it 90 minutes.
This 5 year old is still young and will age nicely in the the next 7 years.
A Limited production Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Mount Veeder.
I paired it with cheeses and dried meats. Paired very nicely with the brie cheese.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$125. — 3 years ago
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No. 72 Sonoma County Meritage Blend 2011
Look red burgundy, excellent Nose currant & oak. Flavors fruit forward currant, leather, excellent mid-bodied, Merlot softness but Cab Franc provides great tannins nicely balanced — 10 years ago
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Elevation Series Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Foyt Family Wines Elevation Series Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Napa Valley, California
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Beautiful nose with lots of black fruits and cedar notes.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.
Showing blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, cola, light vanilla, chocolates, licorice, spices and black pepper.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder is starting to drink nicely now, although still young.
Rich and fruit forward, but not as much as I expected it to be. Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and has good potential to become a 94+ point wine.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were grown at 1,200 feet of elevation. Aged for 20 months in (35% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of less than 700 bottles.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points. — 10 months ago
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No. 77 Napa Valley Reserve Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
It's definitely time for some good Cabernet on this #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a nice one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a short reddish/ brick rim.
Fruity nose with blueberries, blackberries, licorice, wood, light vanilla, tobacco, spices, light earth, pencil lead, chocolates, coffee, black pepper and herbs.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with plums, black currants, light cedar, vegetables, pencil lead, light vanilla, tobacco, herbs, licorice, earth, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates and spices.
Medium on the finish with fine grained tannins and chili pepper.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Elegant and smooth with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point.
Needs an hour of airtime to open up properly, and bring out the complexity. This 9 year old is not from a good vintage, but it is drinking very nicely now.
A gentler version of the big Napa Cabernets. Subdued with lots of earth notes, at this point. I really enjoyed smelling on it for a long time.
A nice wine to pair with food or to have all by itself. I paired it with a Pepperoni pizza, but it was really nice with the brie cheese too.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$95. — 4 years ago
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No. 67 Chardonnay
Wonderful creamy vanilla! Just love it! — 10 years ago
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Foyt Family Wines No. 64 Knights Valley Zinfandel 2018, Sonoma, California
Dark ruby in color with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, cloves, vanilla and chocolate notes. Loved the nose here.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity.
Showing blueberries, plums, raspberries, tobacco leaf, cedar, herbs, vanilla, chocolates, peppercorn, light earth and spices.
Medium plus in length of the finish, with fine grained tannins and raspberries.
This 5 year old Zinfandel is drinking very nicely now. Spicy and entertaining.
Smooth with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting. Fruit forward and good right out of the bottle.
Alcohol is nicely integrated once it opens up (90 minutes). As it opens up, more red fruits come into play.
Easy drinking and good by itself.
Will pair nicely with a burger and fries.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points. — 9 months ago