by Ray Johnson | Nov 13, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 In the nose there is caramel and tobacco with red raspberries and vanilla. In the mouth this wine is quite youthful, with significant grip and acidity. Produced and bottled in Napa 14.5% $85...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 12, 2009 | Bordeaux Style Blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley
Merryvale, Napa Valley, Profile 2006 The nose features sweet new oak, bay leaves, fresh cherries and cherry pie. In the mouth the wine is dense and tightly wound – just packed with flavor. There’s lots of cherry fruit accented by vanilla and ripe tannins....
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley
Hess Collection, Mount Veeder – Napa Valley, Estate Grown, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 There’s a minty character attached to the black fruit and plenty of acidity. The structure of the mountain is apparent but again, like other wines we’ve tasted tonight, the...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2009 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Merlot, Saint-Julien
Chateau Saint-Pierre, Saint-Julien 2005 This is pleasure in a glass, ripeness of fruit, great density yet rounded off edges. The structure supports the density of flavor while the acidity carries the flavor a long way – very nice. The estate is planted to 75%...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2009 | Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, France, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Saint-Julien
Chateau Gloria, Saint-Julien 2005 There’s a nice smoky essence in the nose while in the mouth you’ll find cranberries and dark chocolate. This wine is quite chewy and would certainly benefit from 6-8 years in the cellar. The estate is planted to 65%...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 4, 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Terra Valentine, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District, Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 There’s a very sweet expression of fruit in the nose. In the mouth the wine is dense, structured but ripe, filled-out with lots of berry and vanilla – very nice. GP&B in...
