Very familiar. I was at their first release party as these are local Minneapolis guys. Great wines and I always felt that the prices were fair in regards to the quality.
Would love to find some Concerto at a good price.
2007 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Scherzo - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (5/12/2010)
One of the best domestic rose wines I have ever tasted made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Cherry, rose petals, spice, subtle oak and vanilla are the components of the wine. It has some tannins present and could be enjoyed with a steak. Dry in style and really an interesting wine. (90 pts.)
2009 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Scherzo - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (5/12/2010)
Completely different then the 2007 and more Provence like. Nose of strawberries, minerals, spices and earth. Lively acidity and a solid finish. Again a well made Rose wine from 100% Cabernet. (89 pts.)
2006 Kitchak Cellars Vivace - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (5/12/2010)
A delicate wine featuring chalk, grapefruit, lemon and a candied apricot finish. Drinking well right now but I would not wait to long on consuming this wine. (90 pts.)
2007 Kitchak Cellars Vivace - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (5/12/2010)
A wonderful wine with a nose of lemon, subtle oak, chalk, pinneapple and minerals. On the palate this wine picks up a candied apple note and the oak is subtle. Medium finish and good acidity. This mainly Rhone style wine is 47% Marsanne, 47% Rousanne and 6% Chardonnay (adds a nice element to the wine). (92 pts.)
2008 Kitchak Cellars Vivace - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (5/12/2010)
My favorite of the three Vivace-Ermitage Blanc wines sampled but not by much. Floral, honey suckles, lemon and minerals make up the nose. Very light oak compared to the 07 with an interesting carmel and buttery quality that picks up on the finish. Medium finish and really balanced wine. No flaws here! (93 pts.)
2006 Kitchak Cellars Adagio - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (5/12/2010)
A blend of 47% Cabernet, 32% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. Medium purple and the nose is powerful with pepper, blackberries, cherry, floral and spices. There is a gravel note on the palate and medium finish. A wine at 15.2% alcohol that does not show any heat on the nose or palate. Well balanced and drinking really well right now. I was amazed how subtle the oak was for being aged 29 months. (93 pts.)
2006 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Concerto Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (5/12/2010)
This is an amazing effort! Cassis, spices, oak, vanilla and minerals on the impressive nose. Full of life on the palate with flavors bouncing all over the mouth. Dark fruits, integrated oak, vanilla, spices and minerals are present and the wine is perfectly balanced. Medium and concentrated finish. Easily this wine will age for a decade. (12 views) (95 pts.)
2011 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Scherzo - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
This is one of the top Roses in America. Rose petals, cherry, spices, watermelon. Great acidity and medium finish. Full bodied for a Rose and a real treat on the patio. (91 pts.)
2008 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Piacere - USA, California, Napa Valley
I liked this but not in the same league as the Adagio. Earth, cherry, spice, minerals and earth. Medium finish and elegant. Drinking well now but will be able to be cellared for five plus years. (91 pts.)
2009 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Franc - USA, California, Napa Valley
My least favorite wine of the night and a good reason to use this as a blending grape. Minerals, raspberries, strawberries and oak. Medium finish and pleasant. (88 pts.)
2008 Kitchak Cellars Adagio - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
One of the best wines in Napa Valley for under $100. Intense nose of cherry, oak, vanilla, licorice, blueberries and tobacco. Firm tannins and super long finish. Concentrated wine and this will age a decade or more. Outstanding and a chance to improve in the bottle. (95 pts.)
2008 Kitchak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Concerto Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
A big wine with blueberries, cherry, spice, pepper and chocolate. Firm tannins and a bit tight. This needs five years in the cellar but will be an outstanding wine long term. (94 pts.)
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