Reviews

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Initial sip on PnP was a hit of heat/alcohol and high register notes of pink terra cotta, hot red brick, pomegranate, and tart plum. A bit splintery on the attack, with the heat washing around the…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

Two days ago I had a bottle of this wine and it was flawed. It showed some VA funk and heavy wet mulch notes. I HAD to open another bottle to see if I was in for a string of disappointments. Not so!

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

Unfortunately this had some VA funk and wet earth notes that made their way in front of the core fruit flavors almost immediately. With more air, the damp mulch and mushroom notes became more…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard

Same as my notes from 12/13/2016. Developed a really nice dusty, sedimentary rock tinge on the back end after about 3 hours of air. Stags Leap represented very well with this wine. A very "complete"…

Pott Wine Cabernet Franc La Carte et Le Territoire

Previous notes apply. Black cherry and black raspberry notes dominated. This was smooth and approachable right out of the gate. Some purple plum flavors emerged after a couple of hours. I didn't get…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Le Nouveau Western Star Vineyard

Similar to my notes almost a year ago. PnP was fairly tight, taking almost 3 hours before it opened up. A very interesting wine with all sorts of red and purple berry fruit notes. The dust component…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Kaliholmanok Kicu'me

PnP was extremely tight but still giving off some wonderful and brambly fruit flavors, purple and red berries, black cherry, limestone, and alcohol. A chalky (but not bitter) finish that made me…

Pott Wine Viognier 20m3

Same as my notes six months ago. This was not served at the pickup, but instead at my house after having all of his wonderful Caberenet-blends. I wanted to close out the day with a final Pott wine of…

Pott Wine Grenache Original Gangster

Notes of kirsch, strawberry, cranberry, subtle earth, and alcohol. Somewhat linear and one-note at the moment. In need of some further time in bottle to help it fatten up (hopefully). Not astringent…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Incubo

I couldn't agree more with Cristal2000's notes on this wine. From the first sip, you know this is a special wine. Still just a bit tight and wrapped up, but displaying that signature Mount Veeder…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Kaliholmanok Kicu'me

Similar to my notes over a year ago. One of the best bottles of wine I've had recently, and certainly up there with a couple other amazing specimens among all of the ten other Pott wines served. For…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Her Majesty's Secret Service Stagecoach Vineyard

A decent example of a 2012 Cabernet, but fell a little behind when served next to the otherwise phenomenal 2012 Arsenal and Actaeon. Red and black currant, purple plum, raspberry liqueur, and some…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard

Nearly identical to my notes from 10/4/2016. Served after a 2011 Actaeon and side-by-side with a 2012 Her Majesty's Secret Service. Though I preferred the 2011 HMSS to the 2011 Actaeon, I favored the…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard

Similar to my notes from over a year ago. This was served side-by-side with a 2011 Her Majesty's Secret Service. I preferred the HMSS over this Actaeon in that the HMSS had more depth and…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Her Majesty's Secret Service Stagecoach Vineyard

This followed a 2012 Pott Arsenal, so it was a tough act to follow. However, it was served side-by-side with a 2011 Actaeon; I preferred this HMSS with its more full mouthfeel and concentration. The…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

This was the first of ten wines poured, and it sure caught the attention of all who were at the Pott residence. It was essentially a PnP, with just a little swirling in the glass to allow it to…

Pott Wine Cabernet Franc La Carte et Le Territoire

Same as my notes from 8 months ago, except that this was extremely accessible after just a splash decant. No harsh edges and a beautiful, silky mouthfeel from start to finish. Drinking very well at…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard

PnP with tightly coiled notes of red and purple berry fruit, red currant, tobacco leaf, and some spice. I let this balled-up little monster unravel in a decanter for two-three hours. What emerged…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Actaeon Quixote Vineyard

Such a beautiful transformation since I last had this wine a year ago. I feel like a broken record lately as I rant on about the superior quality of Aaron Pott's wines.

Pott Wine Viognier 20m3

Pleasant notes of lemongrass, light citrus oil, and hints of dry hay, stone, and vanilla. An easy drinker, but not especially complex or popping with any discernible personality.

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Kaliholmanok Bel Canto

There are those times in life (and in wine) when all the stars align. I don't give out 100 points hardly ever (maybe once or twice so far - and I've been lucky enough to have some pretty phenomenal…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon Le Nouveau Western Star Vineyard

Beautiful brambly notes of black raspberry, blackberry, wild blueberry, black cherry, and purple berry fruit notes. A welcome Rutherford dust component cut through the back end, framing the fruit…

Pott Wine Cabernet Sauvignon The Arsenal Greer Vineyard

Holy bajeezus! What an amazing ride of a wine. PnP with tight and slightly chalky notes of black and purple berry fruit, slate, granite, asphalt, road tar, dust, bramble, and a hint of black coffee…

Pott Wine Cabernet Franc La Carte et Le Territoire

Previous CT notes still apply. In a 95-96 point range at the moment. As mentioned before, the final sips were the best, with notes of black raspberry liqueur and dark chocolate toward the end, which…

Pott Wine Cabernet Franc La Carte et Le Territoire

Tasting event at 750 Wines in St. Helena with winemakers Russell Bevan, Aaron Pott, Benoit Touquette, Roy Piper, Helen Keplinger, Dan Petroski (Larkmead), Sam Kaplan (Memento Mori, Arkenstone, Nine…