February 12, 2022 - My last bottle - sadly. Opened an hour before pouring. Was concerned it might be on the back side of the curve but this bottle was fantastic. Has to be about peak right now. Still sufficient tannin to hold up to a grilled fillet mignon, but softened and smooth. Great expression of a big, juicy, Napa cab. Delightful and sad to say this was my last bottle of this vintage.
December 19, 2020 - Opened an hour before pouring (did not decant). A bit tight at first at cellar temp but after 20 minutes in the glass and warming up a bit it opened up wonderfully. Nice, ripe dark cherry and blackberry fruit well balanced with leather and tobacco notes. Rich mouth feel, age-softened tannins, long savory finish. Drinking great right now, can’t imagine it getting much better.
December 26, 2017 - Drinking very well at the moment.
June 14, 2017 - This bold cab continues to show deep color with some light garnet tones on the rim. The nose was dark fruit tones of raspberry, plum and maybe a hint of prune. The palate was dark fruit as well with plenty of tannic structure. The alcohol feels a little out of balance as there was considerable heat through the finish.
For some reason I don't love Alex Valley cab but this wine is alive and kicking and a good representation of the region.
Enjoy in good health!
November 3, 2016 - Excellent cab, with cassis, plum, and eucalyptus notes. Fine grained tannins. Well balanced. Drinking perfectly now.
June 23, 2015 - One of the best cabs I've ever had
January 19, 2015 - Dense and opaque red color. Lush raspberries, blackberries, and plum accompanied by a moderate amount of oak on the nose. Full bodied, rich raspberry palate with oak and currant undertones. This was good, but was begging for a juicy steak. Perhaps a little overpriced.
June 16, 2014 - très jeune encore, attendre facilement 5-6 ans
May 10, 2014 - cherry, plum, very long legs, smells a tiny bit hot, but not apparent in the taste
April 21, 2014 - Lovely mellow, smooth, well integrated cab. Still dark, no bricking at the edges yet. Not overly complex, but lovely flavours of dark fruit and earth. At this point with the manurity of the tannins and low acid wouldn't stand up to strong flavours like spicy barbecue, but was perfect with an aged cheese.