November 19, 2022 - In my cellar since release, decanted for 2 hours before tasting over several more. Dark garnet, slightly translucent. The nose show some distinct oak induced notes of vanilla and light sweet spice along with red berries and graphite. The palate exhibits bright acidity, modest tannins, graphite and an array of red fruit like cherry along with some black raspberry (not blackberry) and bitter chocolate and cedar on the finish. The extra cellar time has helped this improve I think. Really well controlled and balanced, not over-done in any parameter unlike many Napa Cabs these days. Excellent with a wood fire grilled top sirloin cap roast.
July 4, 2022 - High alc nose , green peppers, smooth red fruit.
February 3, 2022 - This red was very enjoyable albeit a step down from the Bressler cab. Pretty smooth , nose was missing fruit , the better red wines I drink tend to be multidimensional. The Bressler Young Vines didn't have that going on this evening. Enjoy.
July 24, 2021 - 30% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot, 14.7% ABV from the young vines of a vineyard managed by David Abreu…260 cases of 750ml bottles and 60 magnums made by Mia Klein two vintages before the Bressler’s closed down after the 2015 vintage.
Decanted and tasted over several hours. Medium to dark garnet with a crimson edge. Nose is slightly floral (violets) and oak influenced notes of vanilla, chocolate and sweet spices. Palate is balanced, more so than many Cali Cabs these days even though its from young vines but probably because of its more “Right Bank” blend. Fine grained tannins and medium (+) acidity underscore some nice cassis, blackberry and plum fruit flavors. Relatively young and fresh but starting to develop some secondary nuances, but I think this is one worth drinking relatively young. Enjoyable with grilled steaks as well as by itself. Excellent QPR.
November 15, 2020 - Such a great value...and a '13. Fun wine. Kicks $100 bottles asses all day long. If you like Lewis, Hourglass, Stewart, Neal, then this is you jam
February 3, 2019 - I wont tell you because I want to still buy this wine at a fair price
May 3, 2018 - This is a very well crafted second wine from Bressler. Heady nose of blackberries, singed plum, menthol, and cassis. Was a little awkward on the palate at first, but really began to shine when introduced with food.
Good quality fruit, moderate complexity, and a nice sense of seemless refinement.
Great QPR here...
November 1, 2017 - This is drinking incredibly. Still quite youthful, but there is a great Napa jammyness that keeps it fresh. Hard to beat at pricepoint
April 12, 2017 - Had this the same afternoon as an HGIII and this was better. Really stunning.
April 9, 2017 - Dark translucent Garnet, tinge of purple but still transparent enough to know this isn't some over extracted beast. Magnificent Cassis on the nose. Same great Cassis on the palate, touch of graphite, dark fruits, blah blah blah. The finish is where the oak monster jumps you in the back alley and takes your wallet. Big coconut, monstrous DILL, all capped with mild Dusty tannins linger while your nurse your wounds from the attack. Definitely needs some more time to cage that woodland assassin. 30% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot.