This is the basic Cab from Mending Wall whose winemaker is Thomas RIvers Brown. A delicious Cab that is drinking very well right now. Purple in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is great with cassis, gravel and spice. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, solid cassis fruit over a gravelly base. This should continue to drink well for the next decade or so. A nice match with grilled or roasted meats or veggies.
Mending Wall offers some of the "more affordable" Cabernets that Thomas Rivers Brown makes (but prices seem to be rising). Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has cassis, crushed gravel, slight cedar and spice. Full bodied. Firm tannins. Great texture. On the palate, there is juicy cassis fruit with some underlying gravel, char and some spice. Long finish. Of course, this is very young. Cellar for a few more years and then drink for ten to fifteen after that. Great on its own, it will become more food friendly as it ages. If drinking soon, go with bigger (and fatty) food
Mending Wall is yet another winery utilizing Thomas Rivers Brown and his team and the wines are outstanding. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, some cassis, and baking spice. Full bodied. Voluptuous texture. Firm but silky tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Black cherries and cassis with some spice and slight black pepper. Good energy. Long finish. This is drinking well but will undoubtedly improve over the next seven to ten years. Drink over the next fifteen to twenty. It drinks great on its own and will work well with meat (or veggies
This is the basic Napa Cab from Mending Wall. In general, I found it to be a bit tighter and less opulent than the single vineyard ones. It is still an excellent Cabernet and, of course, a bit less expensive. Inky purple in color. The nose is tight but shows some cassis and spice. On the palate, this is medium to full bodied. Firm tannins. Deep with tight layers of cassis, spice and slight earthiness. Good finish. This needs about seven to ten years until peak and should be good for another ten after that.
