14.5 % Alcohol
Tasted 2015-08-16
Medium-deep cherry red. Still very young with a lot of tannins. But not aggressive - neither its smell nor its taste. The first impression is very earthy. In the next moment aromas of cedar wood and blackberries. Rich and heavy. On the palate more playful. Good structure by the tannins. Still some bitter notes, but very charming at the end where the fruit notes and some "chilly chocolate" take control. Long and pleasant finish.
Wait. The wine is still too young. Even if it provides already a lot of fun. I decanted this Cab for two hours. My résumé? Wait. Minimum two years, perhaps more. A very famous wine magazine wrote in October 2014: "Drink now!" Sometimes I can't understand the critics. Of course this is not a 100 point wine, but it is definitely a very, very good Napa Cab. With a lot of potential - quite surprising for this very difficult vintage for Napa Cabs. So give it a chance. I have a second bottle in my cellar - and I am really lucky. I will look for more later in the year when I will visit the area again. Pair it with a nice stew.
By the way: It is worth to visit the tasting room of the winery. The people are friendly and competent, the tasting fee reasonable for Napa. I visited the winery twice and both times it was great
