Last bottle of this, and it’s always a great value. Even though it’s a Merlot-heavy blend, a bit of what seems like nice Cabernet character, with dark berries and cassis, cedar comes through. Great balance. Tannins very soft. I always buy too little of this.
Last bottle of this, and it’s always a great value. Even though it’s a Merlot-heavy blend, a bit of what seems like nice Cabernet character, with dark berries and cassis, cedar comes through. Great balance. Tannins very soft. I always buy too little of this.
Aug 10th, 2022The 2017 version is stylistically different from the the ‘16. It’s darker and more extracted, with a noticeably tacky feel. Nevertheless, still a great value. Nose has loads of dark cassis and graphite, along with a fair amount of baker’s chocolate. The flavors are intense and low-toned, with dark berry ooze, dark chocolate, and iodiney, graphite-like notes on the clingy finish. Not super complex, but shows a lot of character. Actually seems a lot more Cabernet-like than Merlot-like.
The 2017 version is stylistically different from the the ‘16. It’s darker and more extracted, with a noticeably tacky feel. Nevertheless, still a great value. Nose has loads of dark cassis and graphite, along with a fair amount of baker’s chocolate. The flavors are intense and low-toned, with dark berry ooze, dark chocolate, and iodiney, graphite-like notes on the clingy finish. Not super complex, but shows a lot of character. Actually seems a lot more Cabernet-like than Merlot-like.
Nov 16th, 2021
Dark blue and black Merlot fruit, prominent Syrah meaty iron, enough tannin to keep mid palate interesting. Hard to identify other grape characteristics - peppery Petit Sirah? I generally dislike kitchen sink blends but they got this one right. Enjoyable, good with food and great price.
Dark blue and black Merlot fruit, prominent Syrah meaty iron, enough tannin to keep mid palate interesting. Hard to identify other grape characteristics - peppery Petit Sirah? I generally dislike kitchen sink blends but they got this one right. Enjoyable, good with food and great price.
Dec 1st, 2020
Napa Valley, California, USA
