2018 Greer Cabernet Sauvignon Greer Vineyard
Community Tasting Note
KPB Likes this wine:
97 Points
Monday, March 14, 2022 - A phenomenal wine from one of my favorite producers. Opaque purple, visibly rich. The nose is instantly alluring with aromas of creme de cassis, muddled mint, griotte cherry pastille, brioche. The youthfulness of the wine is most evident on the palate, which centers on vibrant, tangy fruit framed by very soft, tactile tannins. Endless finish. Currently 94, but could peak at 97-99 in twelve to fifteen years. I’ll rate it 97 for the time being.
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Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
3/16/2022 4:53:00 PM - Solid score KPB. Do you liken this to any previous vintage or very singular in nature? Thanks for posting TN's!
MJP
Comment posted by KPB:
3/16/2022 5:08:00 PM - Probably 2013. The two share a kind of intensity and energy, without being at all heavy.
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
3/16/2022 5:22:00 PM - Makes sense. I find that 13's are just waking up in general. I have a feeling when 18's shut down they'll be down for awhile.
Comment posted by KPB:
3/16/2022 6:17:00 PM - This ‘18 certainly isn’t ready!
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
3/20/2022 4:27:00 PM - I'm trying to think of an 18 I thought was ready early and nothing comes to mind. Any early favorites so far?
Comment posted by KPB:
3/21/2022 5:23:00 AM - From my small collection, the 2018 Oakville and Rutherford bottlings from Misc are currently the most approachable. But realistically, few high end Napa cabs are vinified for consumption right on release. For sure you could get wines from strong producers that would drink well instantly, like the Blankiet Prince of Hearts, but most cabernet reds need a few years to unwind. Opening them a day or even two days early helps: drink a glass to see how the wine performs initially but then leave the bottle open with a tissue over it to keep flies out. Day two is invariably much better than day one, and often day three is the one to actually serve it on. The aromatics need that long to be coaxed out. In contrast, if you can wait ten years, you don’t need such an elaborate procedure. By fifteen, most are fully mature.
So if you want wines to pop and pour, one option is to watch auction sites for older bottles. Another is to just buy some lower end bottles, like the Arnot Roberts Monticello cabernet, which isn’t expensive and is really very good, and open for business. Beta is coming around quickly and should be fun to drink even without a 24 or 48 hour wait soon, although a three hour decant may still be wise.
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
3/21/2022 9:00:00 AM - You nailed my exact approach with young wines. I typically spend at least two days at the very least maybe three plus depending on producer. I'll make sure to follow you on CT as I know I'll appreciate your take and TN's.
Thanks KPB!
Comment posted by KPB:
3/21/2022 10:54:00 AM - You can buy the Misc wines from DB Wines, if interested. Around $99/bottle
Comment posted by MJP Hou TX:
3/23/2022 4:06:00 PM - Thank you for the tip!