Monday, September 15th, 2008

Ovid and Duckhorn

-Ovid, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 $175
(Not sure what think. The wine was good, but not the best Cabernet I've had. It is a new "Cult" project but I'm not convinced it is as good as the other Cult Cab's on the market. It did not compete with the Hundred Acre on Friday evening, not the Harlan from the week before. This is only my preliminary opinion and I'll gladly retaste and re-evaluate my opinion in the near future. I did like the wine and I will buy it, but I'll need to be reassured before purchasing future vintages. )

Duckhorn Vineyards Tasting
All these wines sucked. There was not a "great" wine in the line-up. Some were overripe and remindful of Paso Robles Cabernet. Of all the wines, the Sauvignon Blanc and the Pinot Noir's were the best, but still overpriced. While the wine always sells itself, I know feel morally conflicted about selling them.

-Duckhorn, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007
-Duckhorn, Pinot Noir 'Migration', Anderson Valley, 2006
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Three Palms, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Merlot, Estate Grown, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Red Wine, Howell Mtn, 2004
-Decoy, Red Wine, Napa, 2006
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, 2005
-Paraduxx, Red Wine, Napa, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Confluence Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Gowan Creek Vineyard, Anderson Valley, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monitor Ledge Vineyard, 2005
-Duckhorn, Cabernet Sauvignon, Patzimaro Vineyard, 2005

This was a sad tasting.