Some real value here. Probably one to loof or in 2015/2016. The 09 was purple/ruby in color. The nose has spice and dark cherries. Very soft, accessible and seeming at peak but not past. A very pretty wine and true to Margaux. Light tannins. Some cassis and some dark cherries on the palate. Nice finish. food friendly.
Purple in color. The nose has black cherries and baking spices. Perhaps a bit of smoke. On the palate, this is tannice bu very good black cherry fruit. It opens in the glass and gets better all night long. A slightly bitter note on the finish is a bit distracting. Still not at peak, there is certainly room for some upside improvement here.
This is young and its best days are ahead of it. Lots of upside potential Purple in color, ruby at the rim. The nose is intense with cherries, dark cherries, sandalwood, smoke and anise. On the palate, this is quite lush. Firm tannins. Black cherries with lots of depth. Voluptuous texture. Long finish. Pop and pour, this got better all night long. Great wine but I would hold for until 2025 at least.
Purple/Ruby in color. The nose has sandalwood, cherries and baking spice. On the palate, tart dark cherries. Open and drinking well though not old. Nice finish. Nothing special here but very good, solid Bordeaux that won't break the bank.
Deep golden in color. Blind I guessed the was a Chardonnay. Oh well. Seems like a fair amount of oak in terms of vanilla and saw dust (to a lesser extent). On the palate, lots of citrus (grapefruits) and a bit of wax. At the same time, it has an oily texture. Still, I found this very compelling. Excellent acidity. While it seemed like it needed time, it is also fresh and vibrant. Going back to it after a few hours, it was as fresh as ever. Very enjoyable.
What a treat to try this. It has been difficult finding anything out about the wine. Apparently it is from a small vineyard that is planted on its original root stocks and over 100 years old. They make a regular wine but this wine is limited to two barrels and is quite expensive. Luckily, a good wine buddy opened this for one of our tasting groups. It is very rare indeed. Purple in color. The nose has plums, smoke and dark cherries. Very tight on the nose but with air it opened. On the palate, it is incredibly concentrated. Dark cherries with a great texture. Ripe but tight. Ver
This was purchased at the winery. Pop and pour. Served at about 62F. Golden, slightly deep, in color. The nose is clean with pineapple and slight wet rocks. No petrol. On the palate, this is slightly sweet and given the style and vintage, not nearly as sweet as expected. That's a good thing. On the other hand, a bit more acidity would have improved the wine to the next level. That said, plenty of apples, a bit of pineapple and nice minerality. Good texture. No real sign of age and it should easily go another 20 and probably more. Went great with an assortment of cheeses.
Another stellar wine from one of the best producers in Napa. This is still quite tight but with air opened up beautifully. That said, this still needs time. Inky purple in color. The nose is classic, old school Napa cabernet. Cassis, slight pencil lead, and a slight violet notes on the nose. On the palate, this has a great juicy texture. Almost seamless. Again, give this a few years and this probably merits a perfect score. Cassis, graphite and cedar notes. Long finish.
Wow. An amazing wine. Like many 2012's, this is accessible now, but still has a long life left. This is just incredible. From the first sip, this is special. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, pencil lead/gravel and floral notes. On the palate, this is seamless. Juicy acidity. Firm but manageable tannins. Layers of gravel, cassis and graphite. Long finish. So delicious too. About as good as Napa Cabernet gets. And you know what, with some age, it might even get better.
Stunning Wine. Still quite youthful at this point. It needs cellar time or a good decant. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, pencil lead and cedar. On the palate. it has firm tannins. Nice balance. It opens in the glass with plenty of cassis fruit, a mineral base and streaks of graphite. Long finish. Drinking on the more elegant side of Napa Cabs. Built to last another 30 years.
