Flight #1 of our 1997 Retrospective. Presented single-blind; no formal notes. Noticeably darker, bluer-fruited than the others in the flight. Plush and more rounded fruit profile. Structure still there. Arguably the most youthful of the flight since not all of the fruit is in the desiccated stage. Certainly the most modern of the flight. Called “Pahlmeyer”. Drink now through 2027.
Flight #1 of our 1997 Retrospective. Presented single-blind; no formal notes. Noticeably darker, bluer-fruited than the others in the flight. Plush and more rounded fruit profile. Structure still there. Arguably the most youthful of the flight since not all of the fruit is in the desiccated stage. Certainly the most modern of the flight. Called “Pahlmeyer”. Drink now through 2027.
Jan 28th, 2024
Part 1 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.
One of the best older Napa wines I’ve had. Astounded at how the flavor profile shows such dark notes of both fruit and secondary notes. Muddled raspberries and underripe black cherry. Pipe tobacco, currant and a touch of leather. Incredible structure on the palate and while tannins and acid have mostly integrated, this is years away from a full decline. Bravo, @Bill Bender !
Part 1 of the final and main event for the Fall WNH. The most spectacular lineup of wines I’ve ever seen, and an overall wonderful ending to an amazing trip with fantastic people.
One of the best older Napa wines I’ve had. Astounded at how the flavor profile shows such dark notes of both fruit and secondary notes. Muddled raspberries and underripe black cherry. Pipe tobacco, currant and a touch of leather. Incredible structure on the palate and while tannins and acid have mostly integrated, this is years away from a full decline. Bravo, @Bill Bender !
Nov 13th, 2018
I recently had its '97 Merlot counterpart., which was superb. While enjoyable, I think this wine or at least this bottle has lost most of its fruit.
I recently had its '97 Merlot counterpart., which was superb. While enjoyable, I think this wine or at least this bottle has lost most of its fruit.
Nov 1st, 2014
Napa Valley, California, USA
