2016 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon Greer Vineyard
Community Tasting Note
Raflores86 Likes this wine:
97 Points
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 - Decanted for 2-3hrs. Opened for thanksgiving to wash it all down. The wine had a beautiful crimson color on the glass, with a bouquet full of red and blue fruit, with some herbs and a bit of menthol as well as some vanilla / baking spices. On the palate more juicy red and blue fruit, with some herbs, earthiness and a bit of spice at the end. Long finish. Tannins were soft and wine had plenty of acidity to keep going for another 10years or longer. Saving my other 2 bottles for another 2-5 years.
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Comment posted by blarmston:
1/12/2021 6:43:00 PM - Nice note. I opened a bottle of this for my birthday a couple weeks back and she was singing with a 2 hour decant. Glad I have a bunch more for the next couple decades...
Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:
1/12/2021 10:12:00 PM - Thank you for the note, I ordered but haven’t tasted yet. Very curious as I sometimes find Pott wines higher in tone that others. Look forward to digging into my cellar and attacking one of these bad boys.
Comment posted by Jazz Nut:
1/13/2021 11:59:00 AM - Nice note--I agree. I had one before Christmas, and the acidity and purity of fruit were striking--tannins were quite integrated compared to this summer. I'll be holding off on my remaining bottles until next year to track the evolution. If you have a few, and haven't tried the 2016 vintage yet, open up--no regrets from my end. Thanks again for the note.
Comment posted by Jazz Nut:
1/13/2021 12:00:00 PM - Liteitonfire: I agree that this wine is a bit higher toned than other higher end Rutherford wines. The depth of fruit, and secondary notes of vanilla, tasted oak are there, but framed by this juicy acidity.
Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:
1/13/2021 12:11:00 PM - Thanks Jazznut.
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
1/14/2021 10:33:00 AM - Not to worry Lite. Terror and vintage shine in these bottles. Greer is a solid purchase. Terroir and vintage show in these bottles.
Thanks for the TN's Raflores86!
Comment posted by LiteItOnFire:
1/14/2021 10:50:00 AM - Thanks MP.