1 hour decant(some cloudy sediment). A stunning dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: blackberry, floral, loamy earth, pepper, herbaceous. Taste: creamy, concentrated wine with dark cherry, lots of spice, licorice, oak, and a cedar/graphite long finish. YUM!
1 hour decant(some cloudy sediment). A stunning dark purplish garnet color. On the nose: blackberry, floral, loamy earth, pepper, herbaceous. Taste: creamy, concentrated wine with dark cherry, lots of spice, licorice, oak, and a cedar/graphite long finish. YUM!
1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2024
I'm not a Napa expert, but many of my Delectable buddies are. Have you had this wine? Pulled it last night, and while my palate was overloaded from other wines we tasted, I knew I was into something good. Revisiting it today for a 2nd day taste. Exceptional! The 31% Cab Franc is the star of the show here, adding great structure and depth. The wine is soft but tannic, with prominent flavors of blackberries, currant, tomato, and violets. This could have waited 5 more years. Beautifully constructed wine, and the best I've had in months. I only wish I had another bottle or 14.
Listening to Chet Atkins
I'm not a Napa expert, but many of my Delectable buddies are. Have you had this wine? Pulled it last night, and while my palate was overloaded from other wines we tasted, I knew I was into something good. Revisiting it today for a 2nd day taste. Exceptional! The 31% Cab Franc is the star of the show here, adding great structure and depth. The wine is soft but tannic, with prominent flavors of blackberries, currant, tomato, and violets. This could have waited 5 more years. Beautifully constructed wine, and the best I've had in months. I only wish I had another bottle or 14.
Listening to Chet Atkins
Dec 20th, 2025
Napa Valley, California, USA
