This summer, discover an unexpected side of Napa Valley. This world famous wine region may be known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, but thanks to the region’s diversity of soils and climate, Napa Valley vintners also produce many world-class white and rosé...
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Craig Donofrio is an Advanced Sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers and has worked and consulted for some of the nation's top restaurants. He is chief food/wine photographer at Grapevine Studios (www.grapevinestudios.blogspot.com).
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Napa on SnoothMar 9, 2009
Today I attended one of my favorite tastings of the year, the Taste Napa Valley tour, where I tasted no lessthan 65 great to wonderful wines, mostly King Cabernet himself. I have listed the high lights of the day here. More will follow. 2005 Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon Napa- Gorgeous fruit forward with a lush mouth feel. Dense currant with...
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May 2013
Honey and toasted nut. Hazelnut and dried apricot aromas and flavors. Great acid and lovely texture. Great balance which is so crucial to a good lat harvest wine! Delicious, mouth coating and enjoyable. 95 pts.5/10/1 at winery Read More
May 2013
Sweet lavender and violet nose with currant and dark loamy soil. Blackberry juice. On the palate, luscious fruit showing. Rich and polished with nice cassis, kirsch and black cherry flavors. Dry. Nicely balanced and I think can keep aging. Grippy tannins with pretty fruit and good minerality. Big wine. 90 pts.5/10/1 at winery Read More
May 2013
Very tight nose with aromas of currant and cassis. Anise, licorice and cassis up front on the palate. Also, flavors of blackberry. Big tannin and acid. Very tight and dry. Black plum notes, maduro tobacco, tar and ink. Definitely needs time. It's huge, tight and dark. 88 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Nose of currant, cherry and other red fruits. Hints of camphor. Lots of kirsch. Nice mineral edge to it. Floral and feminine style with great balance and a lighter structure. Pretty red berry fruit and lavender. Finish is a touch tart, but should round out with a bit more age in bottle. 88 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
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Nose of cranberry, currant, underbrush, sage and white pepper. Some herbal notes. Hints of anise and plum. All red and purple fruit. On the palate, loamy and nicely balanced. Strong herbal element and driven by plum fruit. Wild berry, marionberry and blackberry nuances as well. Sage, brush and hints of green with some tomato leaf. Perhap... Read More
May 2013
All large barrel, neutral oak and from a block in American Canyon. Subdued aromas of grapefruit and fresh green herbs with very light hints of grass. Terrific mouth-watering acidity. Crisp and clean and very vibrant. Juicy ruby grapefruit flavor. Nice.90 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
May 2013
Wonderful nose with kisses of everything. Oak, toast, minerality, peach, apricot, lemon, guava and other tropical fruits. Gripping acid on the palate entry. Mouth watering. Stony minerality and very Chablis-like in style with loads of citrus and only very slight oak. Interesting to taste since this is apparently crafted by Mike as the winni... Read More
May 2013
Great, luscious nose. Light toast. Peach, apricot and golden apple aromas. Nice creamy texture on the palate yet with crisp acidity. Flavors of apple, pear and mango with a nice minerality. 89 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More
Dec 8, 2009
Every time I visit Napa I have a great time. Make sure you plan ahead though. The options can be overwhelming!
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Recently had a Darioush Duel Cabernet/Shiraz blend 2005 I bought it at the vineyard and it was wonderful Mmmmm
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