Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Think we had a corked wine. That pungent nose released a bit, but still tainted the experience. Softer tannins, but astringent taste. Too bad.
Think we had a corked wine. That pungent nose released a bit, but still tainted the experience. Softer tannins, but astringent taste. Too bad.
Nov 28th, 2019
A nice wine but the vintage and reputation had me hoping for more
A nice wine but the vintage and reputation had me hoping for more
Jul 29th, 2018
Very full bodied cab with lots of tannin so it needs some time open up. This wine will be outstanding after a few years in the bottle
Very full bodied cab with lots of tannin so it needs some time open up. This wine will be outstanding after a few years in the bottle
4 people found it helpfulJun 8th, 2015
First opens with a lot of dark berries with spice on the back. Dense fruity nose. Medium body with boysenberry, cranberry flavors. High acidity covers mild tannins that become present as it opens. After 2h shows some chocolate. Classic Oakville Cab at its best.
First opens with a lot of dark berries with spice on the back. Dense fruity nose. Medium body with boysenberry, cranberry flavors. High acidity covers mild tannins that become present as it opens. After 2h shows some chocolate. Classic Oakville Cab at its best.
1 person found it helpfulSep 9th, 2018
From the from the Martin Stelling Vineyard, planted on gravelly loam soil in the Napa Valley, the wine is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, dark purple with focused aromas of black and dried red fruits, herb and earthiness. On the palate plum, blackberry and cassis with savory vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, super fine tannins, a touch of toasty oak carrying this wine to a lingering finish. Has plenty of room to run, have a bottle to open in 10 years!
From the from the Martin Stelling Vineyard, planted on gravelly loam soil in the Napa Valley, the wine is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, dark purple with focused aromas of black and dried red fruits, herb and earthiness. On the palate plum, blackberry and cassis with savory vanilla, cacao and espresso. Well balanced, super fine tannins, a touch of toasty oak carrying this wine to a lingering finish. Has plenty of room to run, have a bottle to open in 10 years!
Jan 20th, 2017
12' So much better than I thought it would be.
12' So much better than I thought it would be.
Jan 31st, 2016Red purple rim. Classic and powerful with strong cassis and impeccable frame. $140
Red purple rim. Classic and powerful with strong cassis and impeccable frame. $140
Dec 6th, 2014
Next one 10 years from now. 21. HBD LSG.
Next one 10 years from now. 21. HBD LSG.
Dec 10th, 2023
One of their best vintages.
Just opened it, so I’ll wait to@comment a little later - the initial test was amazing, hope decanting it was the right call.
One of their best vintages.
Just opened it, so I’ll wait to@comment a little later - the initial test was amazing, hope decanting it was the right call.
