Mini 09' Napa Cabs

Chez Watson
Tasted Thursday, September 6, 2012 by fdub with 381 views

Introduction

Comparative and competitive tasting.

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Open for 1 day. Deep purple color. Oak has calmed down significantly since opening yesterday. Chocolate, vanilla, mint and dark berries on the nose. Rich ripe palate but really nice minerality and balance. Blackberries turning to cherries on the finish. Nice smooth tannins.

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  • 2009 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 95 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    Open 1 day. Distinct deep brooding nose of tobacco, herbs and dark fruits. Rich and extremely balanced palate. Nice charred earth and dark black berries on the palate with a lovely minerality. Lovely structure and definition on the palate. Great wine.

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  • 2009 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Open 1 day. Nose is all red fruit profile. All forms of cherries. Tart, stewed, candied, etc. The nose also shows tobacco and thyme. The palate is refined and elegant in a Bordeaux fashion. Silky hidden tannic structure. Very good and needs bottle time to come together. 93-94.

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