Neal Napa valley 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, $38.24-$48.99, 93 points, has a very nice aroma of cinnamon, clove, and cedar with hints of black currant.
The color is deepest of ruby red and opaque at the core.
Having a medium plus body that carries good acidity and nicely blended tannin ushering well a current of juicy blackberry, black currant, and hints of blueberry with hints of black licorice and bacon fat. The finish is a bit herbal with some heat (14.5% alcohol) and menthol.
Having been disappointed by their Petite Syrah, tasting a few Cabernet Sauvignon wines, and also being a bit disappointed with the 2008 Robert Mondavi Oakville, I thought by opening this Cab. I might like to get my disappointments out of the way, but low-and-behold this is an excellent wine, not that the Oakville is not an excellent wine, but from all the hype I was expecting Elvis. Just goes to show you (me) that each wine, each vintage, even in the same winery can open up a whole new wine experience.
Níl stair sa bhuidéal!
For a more comprehensive review, check out bill's: Ugawino .
Níl stair sa bhuidéal!
For a more comprehensive review, check out bill's: Ugawino .
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Hopefully you paired this with some hints of bacon as well. Sounds delicious. Thanks for the review.
ReplyDeleteBen, your welcome. Thanks for visiting and commenting. If you get a chance to try this, be sure to let me know what you think. I believe in June there maybe 15% off and I'd like to try the 2008; hopefully you'll be here.
DeleteSounds delish! And, for a change, we actually have some of this at my store. Maybe I'll grab a bottle (albeit at 3x the cost of the Whitehall Lane SB) for that aforementioned "palate calibration."
ReplyDeleteBill, I'm guessing you'll find a lot more in that there wine than I did, but I'll tell you it was just as good the next day, maybe a little better on the finish. What's the going rate for this there?
DeleteI want to say full retail is in the low $40 range. That means low-mid $30s for me :) B;ackberry, licorice, bacon fat...right up my alley. Definitely need to try one of these.
DeleteAlright. I picked up a bottle today. Can't wait to try it and compare notes!
ReplyDeleteBill is this going to be a love-in, or dueling palates? Stay tuned. I'm excited about you going out of your way to do this, and I'm confident you won't be disappointed.
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