I was not overly impressed with this wine when it was released. The dense fruit, obvious oak, and striking acidity were overbearing making the wine
Category: Ageing Report
Ageing Report: Charles Krug Vintage Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006
Charles Krug winery is the oldest in Napa Valley having been founded in 1861 by the Prussian immigrant Charles Krug. The Mondavi family purchased it
Ageing Report: John Duvall Shiraz “Eligo” Barossa Valley 2005
Before starting his own label in 2003, John Duvall was winemaker at Penfolds for 29 years and thus responsible for making the iconic Penfolds Grange
Aging Report: Chateau Fontenil Fronsac 1997
This is a $30 wine from a Chateau with a solid if unspectacular reputation, from an uncelebrated region compared to its more famous neighbors in
Aging Report: Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005
Another data point in the continuing debate about whether Napa Cabs age gracefully. Merryvale has a long, storied history. Built in 1933 immediately after prohibition,
Wine Review: Berthoud Vineyards and Winery Syrah Sonoma Valley 2007
I have great respect for wineries that hold back release dates until the wine is ready and that pour aged wines in their tasting rooms.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 