May 1, 2023 - From magnum. Needed about an hour decant for some initial funk to blow off. This is a thoroughly enjoyable wine in every vintage, and probably has a couple of years to go in this format
January 14, 2021 - right in drinking window
May 12, 2018 - Still delicious, no ill effects from being "past it's drinking window" by 4-6 years. Fantastic herbal nose with strong nutmeg. Smoky, juicy dark cherries with a bit of bitter skin aftertaste, some spice on the end. Last of my early Uriahs, this wine is always a good experience.
May 9, 2016 - Not my taste at all and definitely not worth the $$
September 6, 2014 - Consistent with earlier tasting notes, this Merlot based Bordeaux blend is dark garnet colored with slight brownish tones, medium to full bodied, the fruits are starting to subside a bit and give way to non-fruit tones. It opened with a barnyard funkiness that dutifully burned off as predicted in less than a half hour. The black berry fruit is accented by a layer of truffles, black tea and fresh sauteed mushroom with anise tones and a layer of spicy black cherry fruits accented by subtle smoke creosote on a tangy lingering tannin finish.
http://unwindwine.blogspot.com/2014/09/groth-reserve-napa-cabernet-2010-on-eve.html
December 25, 2013 - Good fruit in the front end with those cherry and blackberry notes often found in Merlot based blends like the wines of St.Emilion. Great producer. The 2003 was my favorite but this was a close second.
December 6, 2013 - This Merlot based Bordeaux blend is dark garnet colored with brownish tones, medium-full bodied, it presents an essence of full forward bourbon taste with a bit of alcohol, turning to a complex medley of flavors of fresh sauteed mushroom and black licorice with layer of spicy black cherry fruits accented by smoke creosote on a tangy lingering tannin finish.
December 1, 2013 - Too much much alcohol. Good fruit left with mellowed tannins.
September 22, 2013 - This wine's got a nice amount of everything, and in the right places, but not in a way that's especially integrated. Hard to judge whether a few years will sap its oomph or finally allow things to really come together.
August 15, 2013 - mediumbodied, still has good acidity, refined tannins, controlled fruit (possibly due to its age), nice character--enjoyed with salmon, didn't overpower it
The body is Medium. The wine has Round texture. The wine finishes Long.