Similar to my previous note from December 2016, except that this wine is showing a maturity (after about 2 hours of air) that is especially compelling. Reminded me of a 2012 Cliff Lede Beautiful Generation (Stags Leap…
Fruity and flat on the attack, with a hollow mid-palate that stumbled its way to a hot, booze-ridden finish. No real grip or frame aside from the distracting alcohol sensation on the back end.
Previous notes apply. Showed more complexity than its 2014 Hall Howell peer that was served the day before, but didn't do a ton to really show that it belongs in the upper echelons of Napa Cabernets.…
