Same wines as yesterday, plus-
-Chateau Montelena, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005
This was soft and plummy, not nearly as masculine as I would have expected. I actually liked it a lot, because of its easy-drinkability.
-Orin Swift, The Prisoner, Napa, 2007
This was the best showing yet of 2007. It's starting to fully integrate and I feel this may possibly be the finest vintage of The Prisoner yet.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Friday, May 9th, 2008
Napa Cab
Friday evening turned into the usual impromptu tasting. It was a Napa Cab showdown.
Orin Swift, Papillon, Napa, 2005 $55
Realm, The Tempest, Napa, 2005 $60
Corra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 $120
All the wines were amazing. While both the Papillon and The Tempest showed plenty of expression, complexity, density, and overall appeal, the Corra quickly established its dominance. Corra was also the most closed, but even still it was clearly on a different level. I had high expectations for the wine and I'm pleased to say that those expectations were exceeded. I'd recommend acquiring as much of it as you can find. The Papillon and The Tempest overdelivered for the price. Everyone loved all the wines.
Friday evening turned into the usual impromptu tasting. It was a Napa Cab showdown.
Orin Swift, Papillon, Napa, 2005 $55
Realm, The Tempest, Napa, 2005 $60
Corra, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2004 $120
All the wines were amazing. While both the Papillon and The Tempest showed plenty of expression, complexity, density, and overall appeal, the Corra quickly established its dominance. Corra was also the most closed, but even still it was clearly on a different level. I had high expectations for the wine and I'm pleased to say that those expectations were exceeded. I'd recommend acquiring as much of it as you can find. The Papillon and The Tempest overdelivered for the price. Everyone loved all the wines.
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