I’m quite happy with how the ‘11 showed this time around - I last had it in 2022. This bottle seemed even fresher than the bottle I had two years ago, and more red in fruit tone. While it’s hard for me to ever see this being a blockbuster wine, it is a very unique Napa cab with a lot going for it. It has a level of finesse and a fruit profile more like a Pinot Noir than a Cabernet. It remains somewhat clenched and my hope is it improves from here, but it’s hard to predict as I’ve never tasted a Napa wine like this.
On the nose, I found dark red raspberry fruit, red floral tones, blood orange, fresh mint, and a touch of spice. On day two, a touch of bell pepper began to emerge, but right now, the tropical and dark red raspberry fruit tones are front and center with the nose being quite primary for a 13 year old Cab. On the palate, the ‘11 is light in body but has a bit of textural creaminess, an impressive texture with no perception of tannin. Red raspberry fruit, red florals, spice and mint flow across the palate, but the wine remains a bit tight and isn’t overly giving. At this point, it’s hard to say if that’s because it needs more time or if there isn’t enough concentration, and I find it hard to predict if this is going to go up or down from here. The wine exudes freshness, with high acidity and the flavor profile remaining very primary. Red raspberry fruit and red floral notes linger on the finish.
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Lovely nose / real Bordeaux US mix Not a rich, silky extravagant US cab but also no green pepper French number. Has grippy tannins, a lean profile with good acidic line. Slightly spikey in some ways but lively and enjoyable - good fruit still I wonder how it will age as could soften up a little certainly which may improve enjoyment. Years ahead of it 12.8% ABV
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3/4/2024 - Robmcl920 Likes this wine: 93 Points
I’m quite happy with how the ‘11 showed this time around - I last had it in 2022. This bottle seemed even fresher than the bottle I had two years ago, and more red in fruit tone. While it’s hard for me to ever see this being a blockbuster wine, it is a very unique Napa cab with a lot going for it. It has a level of finesse and a fruit profile more like a Pinot Noir than a Cabernet. It remains somewhat clenched and my hope is it improves from here, but it’s hard to predict as I’ve never tasted a Napa wine like this.
On the nose, I found dark red raspberry fruit, red floral tones, blood orange, fresh mint, and a touch of spice. On day two, a touch of bell pepper began to emerge, but right now, the tropical and dark red raspberry fruit tones are front and center with the nose being quite primary for a 13 year old Cab. On the palate, the ‘11 is light in body but has a bit of textural creaminess, an impressive texture with no perception of tannin. Red raspberry fruit, red florals, spice and mint flow across the palate, but the wine remains a bit tight and isn’t overly giving. At this point, it’s hard to say if that’s because it needs more time or if there isn’t enough concentration, and I find it hard to predict if this is going to go up or down from here. The wine exudes freshness, with high acidity and the flavor profile remaining very primary. Red raspberry fruit and red floral notes linger on the finish.
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1/26/2024 - Harfouch wrote: 89 Points
Lacking in depth. Kind of Wimpy. Not worth the price point.
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1/1/2024 - Kozakofthewest Likes this wine: 92 Points
Quite clear and lovely a pleasure .
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10/9/2023 - KTelaak_Buffalo Likes this wine: 93 Points
This bottle was a pleasure to drink. Medium fruits with mostly resolved tannins. Good from the start. Enjoyed over a few hours.
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10/1/2023 - Mbad77 wrote: 94 Points
Lovely nose / real Bordeaux US mix
Not a rich, silky extravagant US cab but also no green pepper French number.
Has grippy tannins, a lean profile with good acidic line. Slightly spikey in some ways but lively and enjoyable - good fruit still
I wonder how it will age as could soften up a little certainly which may improve enjoyment.
Years ahead of it
12.8% ABV
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