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Although the most renowned in the U.S., the Napa Valley appellation is one of the smallest yet one of the most diverse winegrowing regions in the world. Located approximately 60 miles north of San Francisco, Napa Valley is bounded to the west read more...
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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 black cherry. A very beautiful wine 92/100
2004 Dutch Henry Winery Argos- A blend of 40cs, 35m and 25 cf this was deep and dark. The nose had a floral perfume and the mouth fell all elegance and style. Tons of pure cab cassis notes and a note of red cherries. Great 91/100
2006 Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon- super dark cassis filled black cherry cola. Big bold and chewy tannin. 2 years will round this out and reward nicely 90/100
2005 Etude Cabernet Sauvignon Napa- Nice and fragrant nose. The mouth feel is lush and super structured. Some black and red fruits of cassis, blackberries, and pomegranate. A wonderful Cella’s chocolate wrapped cherry note. Some anise and tar. A good long finish. 91/100
2005 Faust - Darkest blackest cherries and cola. Subdued nose. The palate has a silky feel. The tannins are big and angular. Nice acidity. A great second wine of Quintessa 91/100
2005 Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve- One of the days highlights: Big and bold but stylish and classy. Dark crème de cassis notes with an ultra pure and showy style. The tannins are complex, this is a beautifully balance wine. I like showy. 93/100
2005 GargiuloVineyards Merlot Money Road Ranch- This is one of the darkest and purest Merlots I have ever encountered. Black cherries with caramel. Camphor, tar, and violets. Cabernet sized tannins. This is lush and pure and has a structure and balance that make this a real winner. 93/100
2005 Gargiulo Vineyards 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon (Not for general sale) - Jeff was pouring this from under the table. Dark and perfumey with a soft lush mouth feel. Big and boldly structured with a super long and precise finish. Mail list only. 92/100
2005 Hoopes Cabernet Sauvignon - Beautiful and fragrant nose that is pure cassis driven fruits. Wow. Black cherries with a hint of kirsch royal. Very showy styled cab wit bold but exact brushstrokes. Super lush and classy with a very very long smooth finish. I have been a fan for years and this is one of the best I have had to date. Always under the radar. Worth seeking out in its price-point ($65) 94/10
2005 Lail Cuvee Daniel Cabernet Sauvignon- Subdued nose and slightly reticent on the palate but the makings were there, just need some coaxing. Purity and style. Not as showy as past vintages I have had, but worth keeping an eye on. 91/100
2005 Minor Oracle (blend) - Dark and perfumed with a nice soft mouth feel. Nice flowers with cassis, Bing cherries, lavender, and tar. Some pencil shavings. Very nice indeed. 91/100
"why New Yorkers seem to be so enamored with famed French wines and classics from Napa, yet rarely enjoy our own state's products. Its a good point. Why don't we find more New York State wine on New York State wine lists...
dmcker
Earlier this month I had a CF from an Oregon winery (though they source their grapes from Napa) that I thought was more than interesting. Try the Napa Valley "Little Creek" Proprietary Red from Soter:...
HondaJohn
Another event in Northern California Wine Country! This weekend (Nov. 20 - 21) ... Carneros Region (Sonoma & Napa) are holding their annual Holiday in Carneros. I have never been to this event but there are a number of...
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In addition to the Italian Primitivo, Layer Cake also makes a: Napa Cab (which may be what you're looking for) Argentine Malbec South Australian Shiraz
Congrats on the Cuvaison find. Good tasting note, too. Will be interested to hear any more you can share about the other bottles from the batch. Zin can mature well over the years. I've had Ridge and Mayacamas Late...
Just wanted to update you all on some interesting things to report about the 74 vintage wines. I will be posting my reviews on several in the coming days. The Sterling Cab was fantastic. All that I could have ever hoped...
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This wine tastes four times more expensive than it costs. The first thing I noticed was the deep color that hints at the extracted flavor. It smells fruity and funky the way a cantaloupe tells you it's just right (no melon...
I'll take a dozen eggs, a pound of figs & a 'Black Chicken'. So it went at the Biale farm during prohibition when the locals wanted a little illicit Zin. We love subversives. You'll love the jammy fruit.
Sometimes simple is best. We love this Pinot for its simplicity & balance. Red fruits, subtle oak & delicate texture. You'll keep coming back for more of this sophisticated lady.
It was a big step for The Black Keys to go with Danger Mouse and so it was for Arietta here. No Grey though, just Black and White with cool herbal rifts and a sweet citrus base-line.
Recently had a Darioush Duel Cabernet/Shiraz blend 2005 I bought it at the vineyard and it was wonderful Mmmmm
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Nice picture of a half-drunk bottle of Dolce. I had a chance to try that this past weekend. It's pretty amazing stuff, expensive though.
Popular Subregions of Napa
Popular Wineries in Napa
- Screaming Eagle
- Merus
- Scarecrow
- Sloan
- Buccella
- Kasuari
- Araujo Estate Wines
- Colgin
- Harlan Estate
- Kobalt
- Shifflett Estate
- Lagier Meredith Vineyard
- Bond
- Lokoya
- Dunn Vineyards
- Switchback Ridge
- Seps Estate
- Arietta
- Silver Rose Cellars
- Cardinale
- Realm Cellars
- Hourglass Vineyard
- Dominus Estate Winery
- Lewelling
- Ramey Wine Cellars
Popular Varietals from Napa
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Chardonnay
- Zinfandel
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Syrah
- Pinot Noir
- Cabernet Franc
- Petite Sirah
- Sangiovese
- Pinot Grigio
- Viognier
- Riesling
- Petit Verdot
- Semillon
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