This was not as good as the 2021, but it is still outstanding.  Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose is deep with black cherries, sandalwood, slight loose tea and a bit of spice.  Medium to full bodied.  Good acidity.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this has some depth but the fruit is toned down from the 2021 version.  Still, it offers up black cherries, cherries, slight forest floor and spice.  Good finish.  This is better with food i.e pasta, pizza, etc., but it would work well with Roasted Root vegetables, too.  drink over the next ten to fifteen years.  

2026 is an important year for the folks at Brandlin Estate because Henry Brandlin first planted grapes on Mount Veder 100 years ago. Exhibiting soft lemon-lime, mango, white peach, light kiwi, green apple and apricot with floral aromatics, there is also a line of minerality running throughout this wine. Aged 11 months in oak barrels gives this wine a tactile experience, a creaminess and a softness making it a great appetizer wine, or just to sip by itself.
ORIGIN: Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley. ALCOHOL: 14%.

Beautiful wine.  Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose is complex and deep.  Flavors of cherries, plums, slight black raspberries along with some earthiness and just a hint of forest floor.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins.  Flavors of sweet cherries, black cherries, slight cocoa and earthiness.  Long finish.  This feels like it is not yet at peak and should drink well for another ten to twelve years.  Great on its own, it should work well with most Pinot friendly foods such as Roasted Duck or Mushrooms/Truffles.  Long finish.  

Purple/ruby in color, mostly clear and a bit flat in appearance.  The nose is nice with dusty cherries and a touch of sandalwood.  Medium bodied.  Nice acidity.  Flavors of cherries, dried cherries, some earthiness.  Good finish.  This is drinking nicely but showing signs of age.  Probably best to drink in the next five years.  Nice on its own but better with food.  This would work with a Potato and Leek Gratin or a Grilled Pork Chop.  

Purple/ruby in color, partially opaque and shimmering bright.  The nose is deep and complex.  Aromas of Cherries, sligh black cherries with a touch of pomegranate and a nice earthy quality.  Medium bodied.  Wispy tannins.  On the palate, this has moderate complexity.  Flavors of cherries and black cherries and underlying earthiness.  Long finish.  This is at peak or just past but still drinking nicely.  It will be better with food.  This would be nice with venison or else Roasted Acorn Squash.  Drink over the next few years, maybe a little more for well stored bottles.  

Purple in color with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose starts off dusty and "feeling" old but with some air, black cherries and slight earthiness.  Medium bodied.  Tannins seem resolved.  On the palate, flavors of cranberries with slight rhubarb.  Moderate finish.  This is a fine wine but nothing exceptional and (at least this bottle) seems past prime.  It is certainly worth drinking and will be better with food.  Mushroom Risotto would be a nice choice.  Drink over the next few years.