Opened a bottle for my birthday lunch at Don Giovanni in Napa. Opens with beautiful bright fruit, hint of Rutherford dust, complex/savory oak, silky smooth tannin backbone and one incredible nose. Still a bit young and will be better in a couple of years.
Paired with lamb and was perfect.
Probably the best wine I've had since 95, 97 Insignia - not quite as big. Texture reminded me of Robert Sinskey blends.
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Popped the cork and sat it in the cellar for a little over an hour. At this point this is a great food wine. For me, a little too acid driven to be a cocktail wine. Tannins and fruits are there too. Will try to wait another year+ before trying another. Seems to be built for the long haul.
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6/6/2017 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice bright red fruited cab. Slightly edgy tannins on the finish but overall was a classy cab.
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2/13/2015 - Finewinehunt Likes this wine: 96 Points
Opened a bottle for my birthday lunch at Don Giovanni in Napa. Opens with beautiful bright fruit, hint of Rutherford dust, complex/savory oak, silky smooth tannin backbone and one incredible nose. Still a bit young and will be better in a couple of years.
Paired with lamb and was perfect.
Probably the best wine I've had since 95, 97 Insignia - not quite as big. Texture reminded me of Robert Sinskey blends.
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5/10/2013 - ToddS Likes this wine:
Popped the cork and sat it in the cellar for a little over an hour. At this point this is a great food wine. For me, a little too acid driven to be a cocktail wine. Tannins and fruits are there too. Will try to wait another year+ before trying another. Seems to be built for the long haul.
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