I'm not sure of the make-up but I get a Bordeaux profile from this so I don't think it's pure cab. Very floral with hints of cedar on the nose. Dense dark fruit, licorice, tobacco. To my palate this wine has the closest flavor profile to TRBs own Rivers-Marie cabs. This was decanted 2 hours and probably could have benefitted from more. I'd say hold or decant 3+ hours for optimum drinking ....but it is a rich, expressive wine right now. — 11 years ago
Bready, yeasty goodness. — 11 years ago
Young and will get better with age. Berry and fruit forward . Subtle finish. Nice wine. — 11 years ago
Sooooooo fresh. — 12 years ago
Turns out, I like Chardonnays. I had it paired with scallops crudo. I perfect combination. It you think you don't like Chardonnays, try ones outside of the U.S. They are generally smoother and crisper than the American ones I've tried. This 2012 vintage of Nugan Chardonnay was delicious. It was fresh and a perfect beginning to a delicious meal. — 11 years ago
But this is delish. — 11 years ago
Mike Davila
Medium cherry fruit, with restrained tannin and acid, but almost too balanced to the point of being unmemorable? May my pallet is off. — 11 years ago