I picked up a case of this wine last spring when we visited the Napa Valley. Fortunately, a Wine Spectator tasting note (subscription req'd) warned me that: "Intensity tails off on the finish, making this a good bet for near-term consumption." I tend to agree; this wine lacks the stuffing for long-term cellaring. In the short-term, however, wow!
Medium-deep purple-red shading to ruby at the rim. Big nose -- great blast of Napa cabernet fruit: currants, milk chocolate, and a whiff of the humidor. The palate follows the nose: smooth tannins, dark fruits, herbs, tobacco, lead pencil shavings. Short finish, though. Grade: B++
Medium-deep purple-red shading to ruby at the rim. Big nose -- great blast of Napa cabernet fruit: currants, milk chocolate, and a whiff of the humidor. The palate follows the nose: smooth tannins, dark fruits, herbs, tobacco, lead pencil shavings. Short finish, though. Grade: B++
