Erba Mountainside Vineyards
Mountain Vineyards Proprietary Red Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
Found an ‘05, might have waited too long. From small Napa producer. Mostly Cab Sauv 2/3 and Merlot 1/3 with added Cab Franc & Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 80% new French oak, deep Ruby, aromas of red/black fruits with cedar and tobacco notes. On the palate blackberry currant with notes of licorice, mushroom & cigar box, adding a nutty oak character. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with earthy oak character. Drink now as fruit is waning.
Found an ‘05, might have waited too long. From small Napa producer. Mostly Cab Sauv 2/3 and Merlot 1/3 with added Cab Franc & Petit Verdot, aged 22 months in 80% new French oak, deep Ruby, aromas of red/black fruits with cedar and tobacco notes. On the palate blackberry currant with notes of licorice, mushroom & cigar box, adding a nutty oak character. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with earthy oak character. Drink now as fruit is waning.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.
Light on the nose with blueberries, cherries, plums, oak, light vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, licorice, tobacco leaf, spices, graphite, vinaigrette and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, over ripen black cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, vinaigrette, herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nicely aged Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing great complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Drinks like an aged Right Bank Bordeaux now.
This 14 year old has lost some of its fruits by now. I probably would have liked it better a few years ago.
Needs 2 hours to open up properly and show tannins and complexity.
Really strong black licorice come in after 2 hours of airtime.
Wine Enthusiasts 88 points. Robert Parker 95 points.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$80.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish /brick rim.
Light on the nose with blueberries, cherries, plums, oak, light vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, licorice, tobacco leaf, spices, graphite, vinaigrette and peppercorn.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, over ripen black cherries, sweet raspberries, tobacco, cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates, vinaigrette, herbs and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a nicely aged Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing great complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Drinks like an aged Right Bank Bordeaux now.
This 14 year old has lost some of its fruits by now. I probably would have liked it better a few years ago.
Needs 2 hours to open up properly and show tannins and complexity.
Really strong black licorice come in after 2 hours of airtime.
Wine Enthusiasts 88 points. Robert Parker 95 points.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$80.
