Wow, what a stunner. Its explosive bouquet wafts from the glass showing layers of sweet ripe red fruit, crème de cassis, mocha and black truffles, with well judged oak staying in the background. It expands on the palate showing superb depth, vibrancy, ripe tannins and an amazing lush and luxurious texture with a finish that just goes on and on. Hedonistic and opulent, this 40th anniversary vintage is absolutely singing at age 20, and it hides its record high 14.2% alcohol with ease. First growth California? ;)
Wow, what a stunner. Its explosive bouquet wafts from the glass showing layers of sweet ripe red fruit, crème de cassis, mocha and black truffles, with well judged oak staying in the background. It expands on the palate showing superb depth, vibrancy, ripe tannins and an amazing lush and luxurious texture with a finish that just goes on and on. Hedonistic and opulent, this 40th anniversary vintage is absolutely singing at age 20, and it hides its record high 14.2% alcohol with ease. First growth California? ;)
Dec 10th, 2021
I don’t know if was the day but this bottle was particularly amazing. Love this wine has been one of my favorite new world wines every vintage truly special place in the world producing special wines
I don’t know if was the day but this bottle was particularly amazing. Love this wine has been one of my favorite new world wines every vintage truly special place in the world producing special wines
Feb 23rd, 2018
Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit!
Our K&L Redwood City staff party at LB steak was fantastic- nothing smaller than magnum allowed! This double mag has been in our cellar since release and has hardly moved at all! Big, powerful, Mountain fruit!
3 people found it helpfulMar 3rd, 2014
2001, wine of the night even among many bests from around the world. acid for days, could go 20 more years!!!
2001, wine of the night even among many bests from around the world. acid for days, could go 20 more years!!!
Nov 6th, 2016Ripe, balanced black fruit and tart currant masterpiece of Cali Cab! This was fabulous with Dittmers prime top sirloin!
Ripe, balanced black fruit and tart currant masterpiece of Cali Cab! This was fabulous with Dittmers prime top sirloin!
Oct 23rd, 2013
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
