Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (2006)
| Winery: | Frey Vineyards |
| Region: | USA » California » Napa » Diamond Mountain |
| Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot |
| Type: | Table Wines |
Frey Vineyards
Paul Sr. and Beba Frey grew up a few blocks apart in the gritty Brooklyn, New York of the 1930's and 40's. Paul relished his summer escapes to the Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania. And Beba found bliss each summer on a Catskill Mountains dairy farm (see photo above). Each vowed to escape the city permanently. They later met and married in medical school. While their family grew, they longed for a life closer to nature and finally settled down in Northern California in the early 1960's on their ranch in Redwood Valley, Mendocino County. The 12 children grew up instilled with love and respect for the natural environment, and picked up gardening, farming, and agricultural skills, as their parents had dreamed. Paul Sr. and Beba rounded out their children’s education by schooling them in the sciences, history, literature, classical arts and music, as well as appreciation for world cuisines paired with wine.
In the late 1960's, Paul and Beba and the older kids planted Cabernet Sauvignon and Gray Riesling Read more »
This cabernet is so earthy. it has depth and structure and a long finish. There is a marked difference with mountain cabs. The tannins are more pronounced but do become approachable. I find less fruit and more mineral aspects plus a dustyness.
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April 2017
Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain District 2004
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This Cabernet is in its prime. The tannins have slightly withdrawn. Everything you want a great cab to be is definitely in this vintage. The finish is medium. Read More
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December 2016
Frey Vineyards Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc 2014
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Flowery, crisp minerals, guava. Lingering softness on the palate. Read More
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December 2015
It’s getting to be that time of year when everything seems to be ... ... favorite organic wines from Frey Vineyards, but feel free to pair as you like. At a wine tasting in Sicily, we sampled wines without food and then paired with various foods and I have to say that the difference was profound. I love how these pairings complement the flavo... Read More
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November 2015
We hear a lot of talk about organic and biodynamic wine but do we understand ... ... At a recent visit to Frey Vineyards, I saw how they recycle all of their grape pumice back into the vineyard after it is composted with other organic ingredients including manure, old hay, and garden waste. By returning this valuable resource to the vineyard,... Read More
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July 2013
During Vinexpo 2013 last month – the world’s largest wine fair held once every two years in Merignac just outside Bordeaux – I tasted a fine lineup of Paul Jaboulet wines at the La Lagune stand. The Frey Family, which also owns Chateau La Lagune in the Medoc, acquired Paul Jaboulet Aîné in 2006 and Caroline Frey – whom I interviewed recently – s... Read More
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June 2013
Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2005
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2005 Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon.Dark opaque purple.Dark fruits, blackberry, cassis, leather, some chocolate. Bold, rich, powerful and concentrated. Tannins are there but somewhat softened. Getting a hint of smoke. A super long finish. This truly is what a mountain cab is all about. Read More
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April 2013
Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2002
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Very dark purple with aromas of dark fruits like plums and blackberries with a little damp earth. On the palate the fruits are very faint with hints of leather and an earthiness take over. The tannins are medium nd take over just before the finish. The finish was not as long as I would have expected. As high as the alcohol is, it never interfere... Read More
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December 2012
Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2002
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The color is very dark purple with aromas of dark fruit (mainly dark plum) along with dried dark cherry. On the palate initially very faint fruit until mid palate and back palate when you begin to pick up the dark fruit and a lot of cherry. Now dark chocolate and some spicy notes become apparent and then an earthiness finish. Throughout all of t... Read More
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August 2012
Andrew Geoffrey Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain 2006
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This cabernet is so earthy. it has depth and structure and a long finish. There is a marked difference with mountain cabs. The tannins are more pronounced but do become approachable. I find less fruit and more mineral aspects plus a dustyness. Read More
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