April 4, 2021 - Very big for a merlot based wine. A cabernet lover’s red blend. Better than most St. Emilion wines I had.
June 30, 2020 - Plenty of fruit, mellow tannins. Acidity that's just right. Long finish.
This puppy is in its prime. Have at it.
April 9, 2020 - Tons of fruit. Big Napa cab. Better on the second night. This is a big wine despite the vintage. Not spectacular but does not disappoint either.
August 20, 2017 - kind of fruity for our taste
June 10, 2016 - Tasted on the same night as the 2013. Both are good, but the '13 is better.
June 8, 2015 - My first Hossfeld. I had lower expectations due to the vintage and this blew it away. Nice balance of dark berries with a little powdery feel. Good acidity and long finish.
May 29, 2015 - Restaurant find for basically retail. Very strong oak and dark subtle berries upon opening. After 2 hrs it was coming alive. Sweet oak with ripe berry character, smooth and mouth-coating this is big and delicious. Wish I had a way to get more.
May 17, 2014 - Fantastic wine. I was concerned it would not be accessible since it is young but it was very open. No tannins just silky smoothness. Popped and had a sip then decanted and consumed over two hours.
April 5, 2014 - This is the best 2011 Carter Cellars I've had at this point. I though the wine opened up after 2 hours delivering nice big fruit that integrated well with the tannins, nice long finish.