This wine has a deep, dark, vibrant black appearance suggesting a full-bodied dry red. The aroma is dense and complex with a mix of fragrant fruit dominated by cassis, blackcurrants, mulberries, coffee, toffee and dark chocolate with fine cedar oak developing in the background.
The palate shows a lighter, fresher, ... more
The 2005 Galvo Garage offers an exotic array of classical cabernet characteristics: blackcurrants, dark cassis notes, and an underlying mix of dark chocolate and earthy minerality. As the wine opens there are perfumed notes apparent with cherry, prune, violets and fine cedar oak. The ripe palate has an impressive elegance, ... more
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50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. Candied cherry and strawberry preserves with subtle notes of pencil shaving cedar and spice. Seems to have a floral characteristic too. Palate is weighty and round, slightly tannic but balanced by plenty of fruit. Has a lengthy finish that fleshes out and shows gorgeous herbal ... more
In the glass, the 2007 Estate Cabernet displays big aromas of black cherry, cassis, cocoa powder and plum and flavors of cassis, black cherry and plum along with soft, integrated tannins. This is certainly a great wine to serve with beef, whether braised short ribs or a Tuscan steak rubbed ... more
Rattlesnake Hill is a small rocky knoll on the estate, located at 2050 ft elevation on Spring Mountain. The hills position allows optimal sun exposure while being above the fog line. The Cabernet growing on this rocky boulder filled soil is one of the first picked lots of our estate. ... more
The reticent nose opens to black currant, vanilla and hints of cedar. The lush, full bodied palate continues with flavors of ripe cassis, vanilla and hints of tobacco. The long and intense finish is accentuated by the young velvety tannins. more
Carpe Diem Cabernet Sauvignon is made in a classic winemaking style, respecting the characteristics of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine is fruity, elegant, and exhibits soft tannins. This is a very pleasant wine to drink in its youth. Oak is used sparingly to keep Carpe Diem fresh with vibrant ... more
Brooding and boldly concentrated. There are barrel fermentation cues, yet little overt oak evident – a nuttiness (almond, Amoretti biscotti) and char/toast coupled with a flash of formic & volatile acidity, and malt. Pomegranate/mulberry pip mesh with rhubarb & spice.
Firm, full-bodied. Intense, replete with a rigid tannin structure, grip. ... more
Impressive floral and cherry aromas. Underlying notes of pencil shaving, earth and toast. Not quite open yet on the palate but still rather impressive. If this is a sign of things to come for Clos du Val, I can’t wait to see the 2007 Cabernet. 03-19-10 more
Winemaker Notes:The grapes for this wine are sourced from their Estate and from neighboring York Creek, Crowley and Spring Mountain Vineyards. Each Vineyard block was fermented and aged separately for 12 months then blended followed by further aging. This wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels ...
Blackberry, cherry and plum fruit aromas and flavors are accented by vanilla, allspice and cocoa. The richly textured mid-palate is balanced by medium tannins and a lengthy finish. more
