For those that like a more elegant style vs flabby fruit bombs. Still a touch young, but probably just entering its window, should drink well over the next decade. Great velvety black/blue fruits. Very well made.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Nose is of raspberry, blackberry, cedar and mint nose is almost port like, flavors are big, nothing subtle about this, bramble, some strawberry, black cherry, some leather at the end, very fine tannins, low acid, is nice. With the first whiff of this you know this is a Napa cab. It’s big and bold and has a long finish, reminds me of a beringer private reserve I once had. Don’t think this is one to age, is probably at its most enjoyable now.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Aroma is dark ripe plums and a whiff of spearmint and tar. Chewy tannins tend to obscure soft strawberry and tart cranberry flavors which are very enjoyable when you find them. Black tea acidity lingers on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
July 2018 Switchback Ridge Visit (At Phifer Pavitt): Bitter chocolate, currant and good structure. And, it gives me a sense that there is Cab varietal here, as it's not weighed down by bigger, modern touches. The red and back fruit pops nicely. Enjoyed this wine.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No
/ Comment
Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews below. Learn more.
12/25/2022 - slapsht007 Likes this wine: 81 Points
This was sooooo good! Not going to say anymore.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/20/2022 - ScottPreston wrote: 93 Points
For those that like a more elegant style vs flabby fruit bombs. Still a touch young, but probably just entering its window, should drink well over the next decade. Great velvety black/blue fruits. Very well made.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/10/2020 - Teaky Likes this wine:
Nose is of raspberry, blackberry, cedar and mint nose is almost port like, flavors are big, nothing subtle about this, bramble, some strawberry, black cherry, some leather at the end, very fine tannins, low acid, is nice. With the first whiff of this you know this is a Napa cab. It’s big and bold and has a long finish, reminds me of a beringer private reserve I once had. Don’t think this is one to age, is probably at its most enjoyable now.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/14/2020 - OldHick95 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Aroma is dark ripe plums and a whiff of spearmint and tar. Chewy tannins tend to obscure soft strawberry and tart cranberry flavors which are very enjoyable when you find them. Black tea acidity lingers on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/27/2018 - Frank Murray III wrote:
July 2018 Switchback Ridge Visit (At Phifer Pavitt): Bitter chocolate, currant and good structure. And, it gives me a sense that there is Cab varietal here, as it's not weighed down by bigger, modern touches. The red and back fruit pops nicely. Enjoyed this wine.
2 people found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment