Depth: This is a term we often come across in tasting notes (which is a good thing because these wines have a lot to offer). Depth is a general term to describe the complexity and concentration of flavors in a wine, as in a wine with excellent or uncommon depth. It also refers to a quality […]
In California, Cab is King. It also turns out that Cab was King in 2015 for Wine Spectrum (45 of our top 100 spots were Cabernet). Here is the list of our Top 15 favorite Cabernets from 2015. All the wines on this list come from Domestic producers (Look for Bordeaux 1/18 on our International wines list.). Unlike our Top […]
Wine Spectrum’s Top Wine of 2015 2012 Noemi (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 95+: Noemi certainly doesn’t disappoint with this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from the rich and bountiful 2012 vintage. Aromas of perfume, violets, lavender, and macerated black cherries emanate from the glass. The palate boasts a silky smooth texture and mouthfeel […]
Wine Spectrum’s #2 Wine of 2015 2009 Stormy Weather (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 96: Stormy Weather is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon made from low yield hillside fruit from Sugarloaf Mountain and Howell Mountain. Fermentation was done partially in stainless steel and partially in French oak puncheons. Aged 2 years in 100% new French […]
Wine Spectrum’s #4 Wine of 2015 2013 TOR (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | ‘Beckstoffer To-Kalon’, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 97: Where the 2012 To Kalon Cabernet was a mix of red fruit and black fruit, the 2013 is all about the black fruits. Deep black cherry, black raspberry and roasted meats are what you will find when […]
Wine Spectrum’s #5 Wine of 2015 2010 Mascot (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 96+: The Mascot began early on as an experiment, after talking the family and winemaking team into sparing a few barrels of wine – produced from our younger vines – to explore a blend of my own. In the […]
Wine Spectrum’s #7 Wine of 2015 2011 Linked Vineyards (Available Online) Cabernet Sauvignon | Knights Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 96: The 2011 vintage is a wine that is deep, rich and complex. At first glance, the wine’s color is strikingly dark and intense. The nose reveals a medley of aromas. Red fruits and blackberries intermingle with bits […]
Wine Spectrum’s #10 Wine of 2015 2012 Morlet Family ‘Coeur de Vallee’ (Inquire HERE) Cabernet Sauvignon | Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard, Napa Valley Wine Spectrum Rated 97+: Deep purple. Intense and complex bouquet of red, black and blue berries intermixed with notes of cassis, Quesch plum, blond tobacco and a hint of black pepper. Full bodied, […]
JAYSON WOODBRIDGE has proven time and again to be one of the World’s Premiere Cult Winemakers. His wines consistantly garner some of the highest ratings amongst the worlds top wine experts. Now you too can enjoy one of his brilliant and jaw-dropping wines. One sip, and you’ll be hooked for life. 2010 – Hundred Acre Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Ark Vineyard’, […]
When most wine lovers think of a Napa Valley Cab that is aged exclusively in 100% American Oak barrels, they think of Silver Oak at over $100 per bottle. I’m here to tell you about one of the best kept secrets in Napa Valley. Honig Silver Oak 100% Napa Valley Fruit X X 100% American […]
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