Comparing to the 13 last night...
This is not quite as big in alcohol. Even more opaque. More silky on the tongue. Instead of a green front I got a little spice, nutmeg. Tannins were softer. In sum, I give the slight nod to 2013 Snowden over 2012 Snowden. Experiment complete.
92 points — 7 years ago
A bit oaky on day 1, better on day 2 and even better on day 3. — 9 years ago
Great find from the Napa trip this winter. Very nice midrange Cab. Thumbs up — 8 years ago
Paired well with a lamb, eggplant purée, fava beans, piquolo pepper. Would also pair with a medium rare magret duck or other game. — 9 years ago
Turkey day wine — 11 years ago
1 hour decant(little fine/cloudy sediment). A breathtaking dark magenta color. On the nose: jumping from the glass are stewed cherries/plum, herbaceous, licorice, roasted meat, earth, touch of menthol. Taste: elegant, juicy, velvety wine with dark cherry, pepper, chocolate, cedar, and a anise/tobacco medium plus finish. From the Sonoma side of the Mayacamas mtns. Purchased on a recent visit...beautiful indoor/outdoor tasting room featuring their small production wines. If you want to throw down some serious change they offer a terrific multi course food and wine pairing in the underground cellar. — 10 months ago
Butterscotch! Candied lemon, crushed yellow apple, canned pineapple, m- phenolic bitt., m+ acid. — 8 years ago
One of the better Pinots I've had — 10 years ago
Dennis Hogenkamp
13.8% ABV Raspberry, red fruit — 9 months ago