Napa Valley, California
15.1% Alcohol
Tasted 2014-04-30
Very deep and dark cherry red with purple rims. Nearly impervious. Still very young and strong. The high alcohol is clearly noticeable. Some aromas of dark fruits present, but currently balmy notes, chocolate and tobacco predominate. On the palate cherries, some vegetable notes of green pepper but also black pepper. Now I decant the wine: After some hours the wine becomes more smooth and the tannins are not any longer so aggressive, also some cassis notes arise. However even the next day the alcohol is (too) present.
The data sheet of the producer denotes the wine as "full-bodied wine with ripe and silky tannins". At the moment it seems to me that the wine is in a very difficult phase and with the silky tannins I don't fully agree. I hope that in some years the tannins as well as the alcohol will be better integrated. I would wait for another three years. The potential for a long life (> 2020) is given.
One pairing recommendation of the producer is Blackened Fish. I fully agree, this could be a sensational pairing.
Thursday, May 1. 2014
2007 Napa Angel by Montes Cabernet Sauvignon Aurelio's Selection (89+/100)
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