It’s a decent steak wine. Not aromatic at first, needed an hour or so. Still not enough but the oak notes began to come through. Some nice fruit, black cherry, bit of spice, enough structure to counter the salt. Was very smooth while eating. — 4 days ago
2012 drunk in 2024. Impressed with how well this stood up. Mature fruit, and smooth, but very present tannins. Extra points for exceeding expectations. — 16 days ago
My favorite of the Stags’ Leap porch tasting. Although no petite sirah (which they are known for). Silky & complex.
92% cab sauv 4% petit verdot 3% malbec 1% merlot — 17 days ago
Blend of about 39% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot with the rest Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in 100% new French oak, deep Ruby, purple edges with aromas of dark red fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, plum and currants with cacao and herb spice. Full dusty tannins, opens nicely, long finish ending with fruit, oak, vanilla spice and mineral character. Nice! Drinking well now, will still age. — a month ago
Dark cherry and chocolate for days. Smoother as it opens up. — 11 days ago
Sooo beautifully concentrated:) — 2 days ago
Little comparative tasting between the 17’ and 12’ vintages:
2017- deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, raspberry, flint and cedar. Youthful wine, loads of black fruit on the palate, spice and vanilla notes.
2012- deep ruby with garnet rim. Aromas of blackberry and blueberry. Black currant and leather and oak finish. Solid.
2017- 🏅 94 Points - Wine Advocate
2012- 🏅94 Points - Wine Advocate — a month ago
Henry Fuseler
06/2024. Nice full bodied cab. Full fruit and nice on the palate. Paired well with the pork chop at Mr. Friendly’s. — 20 days ago