90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petite Sirah, 2% Petit Verdot; aged 18 months in oak with 30% new American barrels; fruit from Allomi Vineyard at 750–900
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
In the Minority On Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
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
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,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 