Reviews

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Drank alongside the 2011 and 2012 Brown Labels, 2010, 2011, and 2012 White Labels, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2012 Maze Cabernets.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Tasted two separate times from two separate bottles over the course of a two week spread.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Brown Label

Drank alongside the 2010 and 2011 Brown Labels, 2010, 2011, and 2012 White Labels, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2012 Maze Cabernets.

Mark Herold Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard

Same notes as two weeks ago. The 2013 Stagecoach is a total standout wine!

Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted at Kamen alongside the 2012 Cabernet and the 2012 Syrah.

Kamen Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted at Kamen alongside the 2011 Cabernet and 2012 Syrah.

Kamen Estate Syrah

Tasted at Kamen alongside the 2011 and 2012 Cabernets.

Maze Cabernet Sauvignon Clew

Drank alongside the 2010, 2011, 2012 Herold Brown and White Labels, 2013 Herold Stagecoach, and 2012 Maze standard Cabernet.

Maze Cabernet Sauvignon

Drank alongside the 2010, 2011, 2012 Herold Brown and White Labels, 2013 Herold Stagecoach, and 2012 Maze Clew Cabernet.

Mark Herold Wines Herold by Mark Herold

Drank alongside the 2010, 2011, 2012 Brown Labels, 2011 and 2012 White Labels, 2013 Stagecoach, and 2012 Maze Cabernets.

Pruett Vineyards Syrah Taylor's Reserve

PnP with reserved notes of dark berry, black currant, plum, chocolate, anise, and faint vanilla. After about two hours in the decanter, some nice mocha and licorice notes emerged.

Bomb Wines Pinot Noir

Same as my CT notes on 09/15/15. No noticeable difference from last month; no variation between the two bottles.

Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Old Vine Block Peterson Family Vineyard

PnP revealed a massive wine, with powerful tannins, alcohol, and gobs of extracted fruit and liqueur-like berry flavors.

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon

Pnp with a muted nose. On the palate were notes of rich plum, deep red currant, blackberry liqueur, and some chocolate. After about an hour in the decanter, this wine opened up a little bit more,…

Séléné Cabernet Sauvignon Dead Fred Vineyard

Same as my CT notes on 9/9/15. A easy drinker Cabernet that lacks complexity. Purple and black fruits are framed by light acid and medium-to-lighter tannins. Has some muddled, grape notes that aren't…

Culler La Palette

Similar to my CT notes on 7/27/15.

Bevan Cellars Ontogeny

Still holds similar to my previous CT notes from 8/8/15 and 7/4/15. No decant this time; PnP at cellar temperature, with that distinct cool black fruit, black licorice, and and minerality. Less of…

Wren Hop Pinot Noir The Fire Messenger

A fantastic Pinot that opened up more and more over the course of four+ hours with a slow O2. A haunting, dark crimson color, with aromas of dark red berries and baking spices. On the palate, rich…

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Wall Road

This wine did not exist on CT yet, so I had to create it. Tasted at the Mayacama Country Club at a Boich tasting.

Boich Family Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard

This wine did not exist on CT yet, so I had to create it. Tasted at the Mayacama Country Club at a Boich tasting.

Wren Hop Pinot Noir Architects & Saboteurs

Tasted at Wren Hop alongside the new 2013 lineup of Pinots.

Wren Hop Pinot Noir Oracle's Whisper

Tasted at Wren Hop alongside the new 2013 releases. The Oracle's Whisper fell in the middle of the pack, with notes of black cherry, dark red raspberry, spice, and wood. Like the Witch's Ladder, the…

Wren Hop Pinot Noir Witch's Ladder

Tasted alongside all of the new 2013 Wren Hop Pinots at Wren Hop.

Favia Cerro Sur

Tasted at Favia alongside the 2012 Cerro Sur and the 2012 Napa Cabernet. The Napa Cabernet was the clear frontrunner, with powerful dark fruits. The 2012 Cerro Sur was #2 for me, with the 2011 just…

Favia Cerro Sur

Tasted alongside the 2011 Cerro Sur and 2012 Napa Valley Cabernet. This was my #2 favorite, with the 2012 Napa Cabernet the clear #1 at the moment. My other half preferred the 2011 to the 2012 Cerro…