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This opened up incredibly umami on the nose, with that vineyard character really coming through strongly, much in line with the overall 2014 vintage of Napa's - really not all that much fruit this time around. I do find that it can be a touch overwhelming, yet it seems that some of my fellow peers who were tasting it with me had found that umami character particularly enticing! On the palate, that umaminess fades (before making a reappearance on the finish), and instead takes a more balanced qua...(Read More)

This was absolutely stellar! It was completely open here, evocative, rich and demonstrating such depth and concentration of those dark fruits, balanced alongside more earthy, herbal and leafy tones, that all came together so cohesively. It also sports an impeccably plush and pillowy texture, it is velvety, sensual and moves with such finesse. It's also got great structure, with the richer and denser body fitting snuggly into its firm yet supple frame. There's additionally this wonderfully herbal...(Read More)

This definitely exuded presence and a great concentration on those darker fruits in particular, it felt dense and well bounded, with a good tannin structure. It's not jammy, yet is fully stacked with fruits, garnished by earthy tones, spices, minerals and florals. I particularly enjoyed how fresh and energetic it felt, delivered full and rich. That said, this is still very much a young wine at this point, freshly released not too long ago, and so it also often feels like whilst it's ready to be ...(Read More)