Reviews

Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Amoenus

Almost a year and a half since I last had this wine. Notes of red and purple core fruit, earthy plum, blackberry, black and red cherry, blueberry skin, red and black licorice, railroad tie,…

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Moulds Vineyard

2016 Becklyn lineup and vertical tasting of Becklyn NV 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016.

Outpost Immigrant True Vineyard

It's been three years on its side since I last stirred awake the wine that is the 2013 Outpost Immigrant. Hey, guess what?! It still doesn't want to be bothered with all of my, "let's see what's…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard

Last minute pull. Still a good idea to hold on to these for a couple/few more years in hopes of best capturing the heightened complexity this wine potentially has to offer.

Carter Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Kings Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

So here I am diligently scanning my CT notes from a year and a half ago that stated I should wait on opening this wine until at least 2019+. I thought to myself, "That's pretty much now, right?!"…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Three Twins Vineyard

Previous notes apply. Flavorful and fun indeed. Shares similar characteristics to the standard Myriad Cabernet, with the Twins exhibiting some additional currant and mineral nuances that add…

Favia Cabernet Sauvignon

A notable showing, with blackberry, red and black currant, cedar, dark cassis, rock, and some faint leather and bitter floral notes working their ways over the palate with purpose and delineation. At…

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon Rock Block Series Stardust Heaven

Time in bottle has certainly helped this wine come along beautifully, kicking out fascinating flavors of earthy black raspberry, black cherry, blackberry seed, black rock, scorched earth, black…

TOR Cabernet Sauvignon Cimarossa Vineyard

Another solid showing from this wine. Nicely balanced, flavorful, compelling mid-palate concentration while still staying light on its feet, and a good push of energy to keep the good time flavors…

Myriad Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Good black and red core fruit, cassis, and some spice, with a medium distribution of flavor and a rounded, more plush finish. Some alcohol on the tail end showed up initially, but faded fairly…

B Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

So for those familiar with B Cellars, Venge, and To Kalon, it should come as no surprise that this particular concoction is chock-full of hedonistic and viscous unctuousness that delivers up-front…

Fait-Main Chardonnay Penhoet Toyon Farm

Improving with time (since I last had it in the summer). Previous notes apply, but this was a bit more accessible and giving flavor-wise than before. Promising progression so far. Deeper on the…

Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon True Vineyard

Much improved since I last toyed around with this wine in early Spring. After about an hour of air, this gorgeous Cabernet really started to open up and develop complex flavors, wave after wave over…

Vinroc Wine Caves Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak

Dark black cherry, very ripe plum, and dark chocolate notes, with a bit of earth. Like The Mascot Cabernet served next to it, this wine suffered from a monolithic hit of near-over ripe fruit. A…

The Mascot

The first bottle was almost completely blown out and prune-ridden. It had been open for 24+ hours and showing every second of its over-oxidation. Prune and over-ripe plum, with a muddled and lost…

Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon

Black and blue core fruit, with asphalt, black currant, tar, and black gravelly soil. Excellent mid-palate weight and a notable push of flavors. Coats the mouth with a mineral-driven viscosity,…

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

2013 Herold Coombsville and 2013 Herold Stagecoach Cabernets side-by-side.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard

2013 Herold Coombsville and 2013 Herold Stagecoach Cabernets side-by-side.

Becklyn Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Ripe black cherry, cassis, plum, blueberry, and dark black raspberry rule the roost here. Some cocoa powder, forest floor, and even a light floral note show up to assist in elevating the core fruit.…

Bevan Cellars Ontogeny

Dark black cherry, bitter dark chocolate, red and black raspberry, blackberry, black currant, pencil lead, and some clove. Mid-palate weight and complexity was elevated, with a really balanced push…