November 23, 2023 - With the McClaneys
November 7, 2023 - 2 coravin pours with dinner. Opaque dark garnet color, turning dense dark crimson with air. Nose is pretty typical Cali Cab. Rich ripe fruit with vanilla, leather and tobacco. Some florals soar overtop. Palate is softer and quite elegant considering how powerful and intense it looked. Both red and black fruit including black cherry, plum, black raspberry and cassis. Tannins quite controlled. Soft and pretty easy drinking. Finish is long with some earthy licorice elements. Great with grilled teriyaki flank steak. Seemed both younger and older than its 10 years with intense fresh fruit and yet an inner softness more indicative of age. Nicely balanced.
P.s. Had the balance of the bottle with grilled salmon, it paired nicely. Again this was soft and moderately rich with black berries, vanilla and leather. Pleasant and easy to drink.
September 1, 2023 - Was a big hit with close friends over for dinner (seared lamb kabobs, potatoes, and zucchini - all off the grill). Drank out of magnum. Decanted 3 hours ahead and opened up nicely. Strong vintage for Jordan. Will likely be best over the next five years (2024-2028). Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 92.
January 7, 2023 - Dinner with Chris and Tina
August 15, 2022 - Corked.
June 11, 2022 - Opened and decanted an hour ahead of seared flank steak, chicken, and veggie sides. Dark crimson color with a violet hue. The nose brings creme de cassis, blackcurrant, cherry blossoms, mint, and whiffs of tobacco. The palate is medium-full, round, textured, and smooth, bringing a wave of blackberries, blueberries, plums, hot chocolate, and coffee mocha with a high-beam core of red fruit - red cherries and raspberries - that flows into a refined, supple finish. This should drink well 2022-2028. Technical score: 92. Enjoyment score: 94.
May 20, 2022 - I know we drank one of these in the Spring. It's nice. Maybe not my favorite style of Cab but quite enjoyable. NO notes or rating at the moment. Will try to remember to do that next time I taste it.
May 15, 2022 - Same as previous 2 bottles.
April 22, 2022 - Gift of a partial bottle from my Oenophile neighbor. 13.8% abv.
Full-bodied, intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. Well-aged, Full round mouth feel, cherry, blackberry, and cassis. Exceptionally smooth. Soft and supple tannins, moderate acid. Nice lingering finish. An Elegant wine!
December 31, 2021 - Cigars, leather, unsweetened chocolate, and dark fruits. Alcohol amount is perfect for the style. Definitely more similar to Bordeaux than most modern cabs. Seems to be close to peak, and should be good for many more years.