I remember my first extended trip to Napa, about 20 years ago, in which I had the opportunity to taste many Cabernets at a variety
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Review: Château Peymartin St. Julien 2014
This is Château Gloria’s second wine and typical of young Bordeaux: Black current, pencil shavings, slight vanilla, hints of forest floor, and dried tobacco leaf.
Wine Review: Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
The oldest winery in Napa, Charles Krug opened its doors in 1861 and was purchased by the Mondavi family in 1943. It is now owned
Wine Review: Rubicon Estate “Cask” Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2006
14 years after vintage date, this bouquet is glorious–fig, dried cherry, mocha and tobacco nicely highlighted by dusty top notes and a hint of caramel.
Ageing Report: Levendi Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Vineyard Napa Valley 2006
Young Cabernet Sauvignon is like shredding guitars and wham bam thank you m’am–big, edgy, even angry. But with age it can settle into a deep,
Wine Review: Tommasi Poggio Al Tufo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
A glorious wine for the price. It melds brash yet generous energy with a stern, sturdy backbone. Simple, precise aromas of blackberry jam, grilled rosemary,