Apparently my oak tolerance was up tonight, probably bc of all the richly styled champagnes we started with, but I actually really enjoyed it. I honestly expected it to be a blueberry vanilla.bomb with oak on top, but it came across as relatively refined (certainly much better than any of the Napa wines I had at the V foundation events in Napa in August). This is still full throttle, but was compelling, especially on a cold night. Definitely not BDX, but good cedar notes on top of ripe blackberry, some sweet tobacco and leather. Still some real tannin on the finish.
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This is a full throttle, fruit packed, plush wine, full of spices, ripe black plums and soil. The mouthfeel is so plush and full bodied that it stays in the mouth for a full minute. If you are a fan of big Napa wines and you are lucky enough to own some of the very rare NVR from the 06 vintage, this is as indulgent and decadent as it gets. For me this is a one in a while, but I love it.
Drink or Hold- Still very youthful and full of power.
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5/13/2023 - Rbtrage wrote: 95 Points
A perfect wine to celebrate my birthday!
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1/28/2022 - Rbtrage wrote: 96 Points
Superb. Enough said.
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2/29/2020 - Joedrisc wrote: 100 Points
Opened for Frank's birthday
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12/21/2019 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Apparently my oak tolerance was up tonight, probably bc of all the richly styled champagnes we started with, but I actually really enjoyed it. I honestly expected it to be a blueberry vanilla.bomb with oak on top, but it came across as relatively refined (certainly much better than any of the Napa wines I had at the V foundation events in Napa in August). This is still full throttle, but was compelling, especially on a cold night. Definitely not BDX, but good cedar notes on top of ripe blackberry, some sweet tobacco and leather. Still some real tannin on the finish.
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7/3/2018 - Purple Tooth wrote: 96 Points
This is a full throttle, fruit packed, plush wine, full of spices, ripe black plums and soil. The mouthfeel is so plush and full bodied that it stays in the mouth for a full minute. If you are a fan of big Napa wines and you are lucky enough to own some of the very rare NVR from the 06 vintage, this is as indulgent and decadent as it gets. For me this is a one in a while, but I love it.
Drink or Hold- Still very youthful and full of power.
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