Tasted blind
Called it a brunello, very surprised in a good way for the reveal
The fruit was more expansive, heading towards black cherries and blackberries
Complex herbal, mushroom, dry earth aromas
Maybe a hint of Brett
Medium bodied. Lengthy finish on medium grippy tannins and higher acid.
Really enjoyable — 4 years ago
A decent Cab Sauv from the Estate Salvestrin specifically out of the Dr. Crane Vinyard in St. Helena, Napa. It’s composed of 83% Cab Sauv, 10% Merlot, and 7% Cab Sauv. It’s deep and intense of baked dark cherry on the nose, great texture on the palate and pretty silky mouthfeel. Tannins are structured and smooth. Great overall. It can age beautifully! — 9 months ago
Decisions decisions… Both very comparable styles. Salvestrin is a St Helena Suav Blanc with fruit derived from the foothills and elaborated by a female winemaker, it’s got great balance and composure. Very elegant on the palate, it has this sublime honeysuckle component somewhere in the mid palate. — a year ago
BlackBerry, tobacco, bold... love it! — 5 years ago
6 year anniversary — 7 years ago
Jake Hajer
Tobacco and black currants classy and elegant. Showed well amongst impressive wines. — 5 days ago