December 30, 2020 - Can enjoy a bit more cellar time to soften the tannins. Nice fruit forward flavor. Nice finish. Fairly smooth all around which will be better in a few years.
April 17, 2019 - Fruit forward and flabby. Much improved with the addition of some tartartic acid.
October 12, 2018 - Dark but clear ruby red in appearance with a fruity nose integrated with sophisticated oak treatments. The palate is quite flavorful, powerful, smooth and balanced, a tad savory and on the lighter side of full-bodied with an air of refinement. The palate is dominated by sweet juicy yet spicy fruits, with a nicely integrated vanilla wood, saddle leather, tobacco box and a very nice and elegant mouthfeel and a very satisfying polished finish. An overall classy, delicious and good value Napa Cab. A very good showing tonight and drinking very nicely. A wonderful wine that truly punches well above its weight class and a very beautiful accompaniment to a memorable Cantonese meal at grandma’s 90th birthday dinner party.
April 10, 2018 - Quite soft and dusty in the Rutherford AVA style, as defined by Charles Krug, Caymus and Raymond. Super value at the $15 I paid. Quite drinkable now, which makes it an excellent restaurant Cab. Not for long-term cellaring.
October 5, 2017 - Tart. End of story.
September 13, 2017 - Ripe black fruit, soft, shows its tannins and whatnot.
September 9, 2017 - Had at Riverhorse on Main in Park City
September 7, 2017 - Typical drinkable cab from Napa
June 24, 2017 - PNP. Black cherry daiquiri and light maple syrup on the nose. Smooth palate and very soft tannins on the short finish. My rating is "high" because this is very drinkable at a very nice price point. Great QPR. It's equivalent to things like Justin's entry level Cab and Educated Guess at a lower price.
April 23, 2017 - Overall I found this disappointing. Compared to most CA cabs, it seemed notably acidic. I didn't find the woody tones I like in bettter cabs. After vacuvin and one day, it was much better (probably 85 day one, 87 day too); the acid was calmed down and there was more there.
Overall, I recommend waiting to drink until 2018, and if now an hour or preferably 2 of decanting.