TN: Mini vertical of Palmaz Cabernets

2005 Palmaz Cabernet- deep and densely packed with big chewy full-fledged tannins. A dark fruit medley and tons of structure. A very serious wine indeed. 90/100

2004 Palmaz Cabernet- More plush than the 05. Dark and brooding. This has some notes of kirsch, cola, earth and tar. Another serious, albeit more approachable cab from Palmaz. 92/100

2003 Palmaz Cabernet- Slight reduction on the nose, this coming from an ‘off’ vintage surely delivers beyond the nose. Great structure and firm soft tannins, this had nice soft red and black fruits to match. The easiest drinking wine of the group that is still holding up. 90/100

2002 Palmaz Cabernet (Randy Dunn wine) Deep dark and elegant fruit profile. Much more 4 square than the rest of the group. Densely packed cassis, black berries, cedar, and leather. A very beautifully drinking cab worth seeking out. Winery still has available as a library selection.
93/100

gotta love what those stents reaped…

Being a huge Randy Dunn freak I eagerly invited the Palmazz people to the Scottsdale Culinary Festival several years ago. The 2002 was not drinkable. Even the Palmazz’ daughter who was present (very sweet and informed) and poured the wine didn’t enjoy it.
I guessed the ph was low in making the wine since that tends to be Randy’s style. I trust your palate Mike. I’m glad it has come around. Distributors were giving that wine away a couple of years ago.

I knew I remembered something. Thanks for shaking my memory of it.

Tho 2001 was a horrid wine that I stupidly bought because of a retailer recommendation. I posted a note on it on the other board.