Community Tasting Note
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Honest Horse Likes this wine: 95 points
November 26, 2023 - Warm dry growing season yielding quality wines for aging, but said to be too fruit-forward or overripe for some. Padrone, aka “the thinking man’s Caymus” (lol), is great execution of the big concentrated Napa Cab. I’m a fan despite my inclination against fruit bombs.
Deep purple, very light evidence of aging at the rim. Decanted 3 hours, drank over 2 days: Yes, a fruit bomb, with the nose somewhat linear but more interesting over time… Cherry and raspberry syrup, BLUEBERRY JAM, tons of red plus some black fruit. After several hours an ethereal looming very ripe stone fruit stewed along with the cherries??? And a peachy spiced note that I love. Recommend 5+ hours decant.
The palate reveals MUCH more complexity (hence the score)! Cherry compote and blackberry x100, chilled blueberry jam, fruitcake, ginger, starfruit, wet gravel, lavender, dried flowers, late arriving cigar box and baking spice. Delicious. Finish lingers forever, too.
Tannins are delicate but plenty present, and the wine is mostly balanced, but given the fruit and acidity, I’d love to revisit this for years to come. Thinking 2025-3033 as the ideal window.698 views