May 1, 2024 - Good flavor overall. Going to give it another go tomorrow. But not very aromatic on the nose an not very expressive on the palate. I’m hoping to it’s just needs some air and time to blossom. Only had one glass. 89-90 on day 1.
3 days later I revisited the wine. I pumped the air out of it on day 1. The wine is a lot better the nose isn’t very powerful but the taste has blended together well an is very drinkable compared to the initial opening. The taste lingers for about 45 seconds to a min. The tannins aren’t very strong anymore an the acidity is more mouth watering while the tannins attempt to keep the palate dry. Can have with or without food now but day one wasn’t as inviting or versatile. Pretty heavy on the alcohol an deep color staining dark burgundy paints my mouth an the Glass. I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t add dye to this blend. It’s heavy. This might even merit a 92 or higher but I’m a leave it at 91 to display what it was on the first day an what it is now.
March 16, 2024 - Good dark fruit, touch of tannins.
March 8, 2024 - Good everyday drinker. Medium finish with lots of fruit. No structure but good.
December 12, 2023 - Decanted for 45 minutes. Deep cherry, good acid, tannins, and balance. Decent depth. Pretty good QPR ($33)
May 19, 2023 - Delicious, strong and powerful cab. Punches well above its weight
March 1, 2023 - Blue and black fruited, plush, easy drinker. I actually prefer this to the 2016 Napa cab I had previously. That said, I will likely seek out the ‘19 NV cab
November 6, 2022 - Great, everyday, easy drinking wine
July 7, 2022 - Better on the 2nd day
June 22, 2022 - Last of two and wish I had purchased more. Based on my first, recent tasting I would've liked to let this lay down for a few years, but consciously try to get rid of some singles based on the pending delivery list.
Starts off a bit heavy but lightens up with 30 minutes of air. Nicely balanced but not shy about dark fruit. Without looking at the bottle Id think this has a syrah component, but there's none in this 90% cab BDX blend (+ 5 cab franc, 4 merlot, 1 petit Verdot)
No rush on this at all and will sneak in a few more if the oppty arises!
May 18, 2022 - Nose: Jame, cedar, cranberry sauce, spice
Palate..Cigar, blueberry jam, cassis, toasted oak. Long, long grippy finish.