You see, we have featured wines that were made by Scott in the past. I fact, thanks to some clever sleuthing on the part of S. Normally, I am more on top of things, but in the case of today’s superb wine, I was lagging in my sleuthing abilities. This is not a mission report, so much as it is retelling of how I came to learn of S. Special note: Decant for at least an hour, and be rewarded with more notable fruit and a more velvety feel. Pair with a seared steak or a giant burger, right off the grill! If you are a fan of either varietal, there is much to love in this delicious Napa blend. The Cabernet Franc and the Cabernet Sauvignon link arms in this blend, with neither overpowering the other. I appreciate these character traits about both vintages, but found myself drawn into the 2005. More complex and more austere, this wine exhibits a certain maturity – where the 2004 displayed more frivolity. I first fell in love with the 2004 vintage of this wine, but the 2005 S. Overall, the effect is pleasant and dynamic, inviting the drinker to take another generous sip.Ĭonclusion – Scott Peterson makes a great bottle of wine, and this release of his fabled blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc is his best release yet. As the dryness spreads, crushed flowers and chalky minerals replace the flavors. These sit atop, crushed black flower petals, a hint of clean potting soil and chalky minerals.įinish – This wine leads with dark fruit that lingers as the palate goes gently dry. Taste – Dense, complex flavors that lead with dark mixed berries, black cherry and smoky cranberry. As fine grained tannins take gentle hold, a soft dryness spreads slowly, from tongue-tip to back-palate, bringing a chalky minerality. Under these, linger hints of crushed violets, wet cedar shavings and super subtle butterscotch.įeel – Cool and light across the front palate, then soft and plush at the mid. Smell – Lush and earthy, with damp potting soil that supports dark candied cherry, sweet plum, currants, stewed berry compote and Herbes de Provence. When swirled, the wine leaves behind tall columns of skinny, wine-stained tears. Look – Dark ruby hues with a fine pink edge. This is Cabernet country and after tasting this magnificent blend of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc, we are sure you will agree – this is a delicious wine, from California’s big red Mecca. This region, north of the famed Rutherford AVA is among the latest regions to be specifically designated ‘communes’, giving Napa Valley a similar structure as Bordeaux Medoc. Helena and Calistoga along the Silverado Trail at the north west end of Napa Valley. The Blair Vineyard is located midpoint between St. Drummer – Napa Valley – Blair Vineyardīackgrounder: Today’s wine is a unique blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley’s Blair Vineyard. Drummer Winery, and procure their latest release, the delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that first captivated our Operatives in 2008Ĭurrent Winery: S.P.
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