2015 Michel Rolland Cabernet Sauvignon
Community Tasting Note
wineotim wrote:
93 Points
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - I opened this while I still had recent tasting memories of the '16 Insignia. This wine has the telltale heavy handed oak treatment that Monsieur Rolland is known for, btw I suggest everyone see the movie "Mondovino" as he is portrayed to be the consultant to almost everyone who is anyone in the wine industry. Anyway, I have my obvious bias in that regard. This is very oaked and in need of some lift to make it great, just a bit flat and weighty for my palate. I know by experience that Insignia will age well. I'm not so sure on this wine. It is created at Alpha Omega under the auspices of Rolland.
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Comment posted by sfwinelover1:
9/1/2020 8:33:00 PM - Good note, WT. I liked this a bit more than you, but your comments are right on.
Comment posted by gteran76:
9/2/2020 9:30:00 AM - I saw Mondovino and agreed. I also have 2 bottles of this wine/vintage and plan on opening the first one by 2020. AO single vineyards like Dr. Crane, To Kalon, Thomas, GIII and the ERA aged very well, so I will assume this one will age well too. I dislike oak taking over the show, for that reason I'm holding for now...
Comment posted by sfwinelover1:
9/2/2020 9:55:00 AM - It's not a no-brainer that this will age, and I don't think it's a long-term ager under any circumstances (the wonderful fruit may fade before the slightly annoying oak integrates), but FWIW, I'm holding my bottle for another 2-3 years.