Decanted for 30 minutes at cellar temperature. On the nose: Plum, brownie, and milk chocolate jump from the glass. On the palate: Rich dark berry fruits, vanilla, cassis, and chocolate truffle. Fairly well integrated at…
Drinking much younger than it would seem for a 12-year-from-vintage Napa Cabernet, this initially fools you into thinking it's 5-6 years younger. Started out a little tight, yet bold and…
Blackberry, chocolate, railroad tie, and wet black soil. It's a good Cali Syrah that delivers round flavor, medium weight, and a bit of a thick delivery. No hard edges; fairly plush, but exhibits a…
Somewhat similar to my last year's note in terms of specific flavor elements by name, except that every aspect of the flavor profile here has tripled in terms of richness. This has become even more…