January 4, 2022 - This is in a very nice place - mature, but vibrant, black fruits with just a touch of sweetness to them. Napa Cab through and through, but not overdone. Certainly won't win awards for elegance, but the stucture is there, even if it sometimes feels a bit one dimensional and with blurred edges. Very nice.
June 10, 2021 - Color: deep garnet
Nose: plum, earth, anise
Taste: plum, cherry, raspberry, anise
This is exactly how Cali cabs should age - now well integrated flavors with juicy red fruit, plum upfront and anise and cedar follow. Very smooth glycerin mouthfeel with a nice lingering finish. I have one more that I think can go a few more years.
February 6, 2020 - Decanted for sediment, been almost seven years since last tasted, never been impressed according to three previous notes as I found this to be harsh and disjointed. This particular bottle was an exception, loads of dark plum, dark currants, cherry, very juicy with hints of olives. Not sure if it was the bottle or the extended bottle age but I’m not complaining.
December 4, 2019 - Wine club tasting
November 2, 2019 - A solid yet simple Cali Cab Sav. Cork broke in half as it’s been on its side for over 10 years. In a great place at age 14 years with slightly grippy tannins. Can likely age a few more years easily. But in a perfect spot for drinking. Nothing spectacular with little complexity but will pair well with anything.
January 1, 2016 - Deep ruby color. Leather and blackberry on the nose. Dark fruit forward with good tannin structure that is well integrated. The leather comes back on the finish with a hint of astringency. Probably best to get drinking if you have some left!
September 19, 2015 - Very beautiful ruby color. Rustic nose of cedar, foliage, mushroom. Introduction to the tongue is a delight. Light on the black berry fruit. Tannins are quite resolved which gives the wine great smoothness but still along with acid great structure. There is an interesting astringency around the tip and the edges of the tongue that may bother some tasters. Very mellow wine at the back of the palate. Very mellow aftertaste.
August 2, 2014 - This aged quite nicely! Nice nose of sweet dark fruits. On the palate this was very good with fruits, oak and tannins nicely integrated. Initially slightly hot but this improves quickly. It has a hint of sweetness but it was less sweet and less powerful than 2004, and a very tasty wine overall. 90-91.
May 3, 2014 - Deep red with purple highlights. Somewhat reticent nose of blackberry syrup, cedar and oak. Actually the nose was a little jammy which was not true on the palate; smooth, rich palate with blackberry, notes of stem, leather and a little spice, with minimal to moderate tannins, some acidity an average length. Agree with Outplaying that this had modern Bordeaux character. Paired well with, you guessed it, rib eye and enjoyed by guests. Not quite as good as the 2004, but loved the smooth, integrated nature of this wine. Drink now.
April 14, 2014 - amazing balance and very smooth.