Riverain Vineyards
Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Decided to try two valley floor wines from two different killer winemakers. This was the second wine of the evening. Deep purplish ruby red and dark all the way to the core. A little tight initially on the nose, with some dark black fruits, creme de cassis and baking spices. Definitely has warm characteristics to it. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Very thick, extracted and layered. Started off with some cinnamon and nutmeg, and then developed some stewed blue and black berry characteristics. Creme de cassis too. Slight heat but that will wear off with time as this wine will only develop more character and complexity. Finish feels like it will never end. Love what TRB did for Riverain and cannot wait to try their Syrah later this year. Drink from 2017 till 2035.
Decided to try two valley floor wines from two different killer winemakers. This was the second wine of the evening. Deep purplish ruby red and dark all the way to the core. A little tight initially on the nose, with some dark black fruits, creme de cassis and baking spices. Definitely has warm characteristics to it. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) and full bodied. Very thick, extracted and layered. Started off with some cinnamon and nutmeg, and then developed some stewed blue and black berry characteristics. Creme de cassis too. Slight heat but that will wear off with time as this wine will only develop more character and complexity. Finish feels like it will never end. Love what TRB did for Riverain and cannot wait to try their Syrah later this year. Drink from 2017 till 2035.
Jul 8th, 2016
Ripe currant fruit with a touch of vanilla and brown sugar, intense and ripe, but with enough savoriness to stay drinkable. Loaded with ripe tannin that is obscured by the fruit. Not my usual style at all, it is a guilty pleasure.
Ripe currant fruit with a touch of vanilla and brown sugar, intense and ripe, but with enough savoriness to stay drinkable. Loaded with ripe tannin that is obscured by the fruit. Not my usual style at all, it is a guilty pleasure.
Jan 11th, 2018
#falltacular 2016 charity tasting in the OC. Open and gorgeous.
#falltacular 2016 charity tasting in the OC. Open and gorgeous.
Feb 21st, 2016