Prager was delicious as usual, Cade was better than Plumpjack, surprisingly, and the Caymus was largely dissapointing, will skip the 09.
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2008 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Estate - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain (10/31/2011)
spicy sweet berry nose. some smoke and cocoa. palate is sweet and bright. delicious and smooth.
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2008 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Cuvée - USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain (10/31/2011)
mild nose with some raspberries and spice. the palate is bright and fruity. very tannin finish. -
2008 Plumpjack Cabernet Sauvignon Estate - USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville (10/31/2011)
creamy nose w coffee and some olives. the palate is restrained in its fruit. structured and thick. young tasting.
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2008 Plumpjack Merlot Napa Valley - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/31/2011)
very restrained nose. bit of smoke and cocoa. bright on the attack. hollow mid palate. lots of tannin. needs to relax.
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2009 Plumpjack Syrah - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/31/2011)
a little meat in the nose. some caramel and smoke. the palate is sweeter than I expected. some neat and games notes. long finish. good wine.
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2010 Plumpjack Chardonnay Reserve - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/31/2011)
great citrus nose w a bit ok oak. the palate is clean and crisp but a little hollow on the finish. not bad
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2005 Caymus Sauvignon Blanc - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
big blanc nose some sweat to it. citrus to spare. palate is sharp with acid and pineapple notes. crisp
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2005 Prager Winery and Port Works Petite Sirah - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
not a huge fan. charcoal on the nose and burnt flavors.
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2006 Prager Winery and Port Works Chardonnay White Port Aria - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
nose is overripe. the palate has sweet stone fruits but there’s a cooked fruit note that doesn’t do it for me. not terrible but not great.
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2008 Caymus Zinfandel - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
huge sweet nose. ps is evident. black licorice. palate is smooth up front with creamy black berries. uber drying tannins
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2008 Prager Winery and Port Works Cabernet Sauvignon Noble Companion 10 Year Old Tawny Port - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
tawny colored. some walnut and caramel on the nose. nice palate but not special. ok wine. -
2008 Prager Winery and Port Works Port - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (10/30/2011)
wow nose of sweet black fruits and caramel. sweet creamy ripe palate that coats the mouth. excellent -
2008 Prager Winery and Port Works Port - USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (10/30/2011)
deliciously ripe with caramel and back roasted fruits. great drink. palate coating -
2009 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
huge nose. chocolate baking spices beautiful red fruit. delicious palate with bright and dark berries. lots of vanilla flavor. finish is a bit clipped.
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2009 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection - USA, California, Napa Valley (10/30/2011)
cocoa black berries cinnamon on the nose which is more restrained than the regular cab. the palate is more complete with less intense oak some savory notes cocoa and dark berries. tannins are present but not harsh.
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