April 28, 2020 - Bouquet of fruit on the nose. Took some time to open, but then delightful. Plum, tobacco, graphite and green peppers.
February 2, 2020 - 14.7% abv. Recent auction purchase.
This tasted like a low-end Napa Cab trying to be a high-end Napa Cab. Loaded with vanilla and cocoa, tasted manipulated to me. It is "smooth" and easy drinking, but I am not a fan of this style and not at all what I look for in Cabernet.
February 15, 2016 - Drinking nicely. Don't wait on this one
July 26, 2015 - Gifted
April 9, 2014 - Jammy but tasty
November 15, 2013 - Consistent with last notes, smooth and enjoyable.
September 11, 2013 - Consistent with last notes, smooth and enjoyable.
August 16, 2013 - Now that's some tasty vino. Poured through a Vinturi, but it still needed about 20 minutes in the glass before it really opened up. This Cab is drinking wonderfully now, so no real need for long-term aging. We are planning to have this with steak, but it may be gone before dinner is ready. This would be a good choice for special occasions or dinners. ~ Yep, it was great with steak and asparagus.
May 9, 2013 - Not overly impressed with this wine. It was a decent pop and pour, decanting for a few hours did not improve the taste.
Would I buy it again sure, but only if I can't find a bottle of Olema (same maker).
April 18, 2013 - Better than expected. This was a gift wines and one that I fully expected to be underwhelmed by and was pleasantly surprised. I had not ever tried this winery before but will not seek it out on the wine lists. It showed a lot of dark fruits depth.