April 5, 2022 - From a magnum. Surprisingly fresh with ample acidity and almost no bricking at the rim. Shared at my wine club and nobody thought it was 20 years old. A testament to the ageability of a well made Napa Cabernet. Dark fruits with cassis and just a hint of leather. A very well made wine.
December 15, 2016 - Dark cherry, earth, big and rich. Beautiful!
September 13, 2016 - Had this with tenderloin last evening. Delicious, balanced, still loads of fruit, graphite, leather. If you have these they are drinking well now.. Drink or hold.
May 7, 2016 - Clean cork with no saturation. Color is still dark with no bricking. Blackberry and currant fruit, cigar and spice. Secondary character was going strong. Could go awhile longer but hard to top now.
November 8, 2013 - Black cherry and chocolate, decent finish.
July 20, 2013 - Dark ruby color showing just a hint of bricking leads to a nose cedar, cherry and a hint of asparagus. Medium full body shows more cedar, dark cherry and asparagus. Vanilla, cola, and Asian spice complete complex palate. Dusty strong tannins finish wine. This is a really enjoyable bottle of wine and easily the best Neal we've had in several years. I believe this is drinking at peak but will remain on this plateau for another 8-10 years.
June 22, 2013 - 4th Saturday group "uptown" tasting (Our house): Dark color. Notes of cassis and black currants, pepper, cherry and spice. The palate follows the bouquet, with herbal undertones adding complexity. Shows just a bit hot. Good fruit and structure.
June 22, 2013 - My contribution to 4th Saturday group. This was initially tannic, but softened during the course of the evening. Dark fruits with a bit of mocha and a green note similar to Chilean cab.
July 10, 2012 - Big tannins; A bit of cherry; Big; Tannic
November 23, 2011 - Loads of berry, earth, and muted oak and tannin. At peak, I'd say.