Araujo Estate
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
To me Araujo Eisele vineyard has always been a Napa first growth. It needs ample bottle age but like Peter Michael Les Pavot or older Montelena I feel this is as Bordeaux in style as any North Coast blend. Bright lush red fruit, amazing concentration and richness, impeccable polish and style. Pre Coldplay dinner.
To me Araujo Eisele vineyard has always been a Napa first growth. It needs ample bottle age but like Peter Michael Les Pavot or older Montelena I feel this is as Bordeaux in style as any North Coast blend. Bright lush red fruit, amazing concentration and richness, impeccable polish and style. Pre Coldplay dinner.
Oct 9th, 2017
Stupendous length and complexity. Dark, hedonistic qualities came out after an hour but fabulous structure remained.
Stupendous length and complexity. Dark, hedonistic qualities came out after an hour but fabulous structure remained.
Sep 15th, 2017
A beauty to be held, until you drink it.
A beauty to be held, until you drink it.
Oct 2nd, 2015
xmas 2024 drink. high anticipation for this ancient vineyard. sold and bought back. nose of orange rind and jasmine tea. palate is silky, fruity of strawberry, floral and a tad like barossa finish
xmas 2024 drink. high anticipation for this ancient vineyard. sold and bought back. nose of orange rind and jasmine tea. palate is silky, fruity of strawberry, floral and a tad like barossa finish
Dec 21st, 2024
1.5 hour decant(lots of chunky sediment). A medium dark murky ruby red color. On the nose: YUM... aged perfume with blackberry, eucalyptus, cinnamon, toasty oak all jump from the glass!! Taste: red fruit, caramel, currants, spice..a soft, lush wine with a cedar/tar DRY (eehhh)decently long finish. In its drinking window and could go another 4 years.
1.5 hour decant(lots of chunky sediment). A medium dark murky ruby red color. On the nose: YUM... aged perfume with blackberry, eucalyptus, cinnamon, toasty oak all jump from the glass!! Taste: red fruit, caramel, currants, spice..a soft, lush wine with a cedar/tar DRY (eehhh)decently long finish. In its drinking window and could go another 4 years.
May 23rd, 20201 hour decant(some fine and chunky sediment). A stunning dark ruby red with hints of brown. On the nose: dark fruit, minerals, some of that aged cab sweet notes, creme brulee. Taste: black cherry, minerals, earth, floral, and a strawberry currant finish with a silky texture that coats the mouth. Medium acidity keeping it fresh..yum
1 hour decant(some fine and chunky sediment). A stunning dark ruby red with hints of brown. On the nose: dark fruit, minerals, some of that aged cab sweet notes, creme brulee. Taste: black cherry, minerals, earth, floral, and a strawberry currant finish with a silky texture that coats the mouth. Medium acidity keeping it fresh..yum
Dec 14th, 2019