I see it being peak in like 3 but only for a bit of oak integration.
I’m drinking lot 22 tonight. Haters gonna hate. This is a stellar wine and terrific Malbec. Seems to have gotten average reviews. If I had a personal preference, it would be that it’s just too polished and I wish it had a little green element to it.
Agreed. Lot 22 has been a real crowd pleaser. Was a great deal in a bundle with Lot 2. Wish I had gotten more and maybe skipped one of the many Cabs I got.
Surprised to hear Lot 32 is ready. 80% new oak. Based on other Stags Leap I had, I was also thinking 2029.
Thanks, that’s great to hear! I eagerly look forward to enjoying the 2023 Calistoga CS X25.
So Gabe, in your honor tonight I will be opening and enjoying:
OG N.25 2018 Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, bottled 7/21/2020. Thanks for the inspiration!
update: Also, in honor of our 3rd great grandchild, Opal Joan Linn, born late last night.
LOT 10 NAPA VALLEY CAB
Last opened in November. Still too young but wanted to check in on the development. Isn’t that the point of buying a 6-pack?
Poured a small glass after an hour in the decanter. All dark fruit, black cherry and blackberry, oak is prevalent (90% New FO), vanilla and nutmeg, herbal, dark chocolate. Mouth watering acidity and looong finish. This is going to be lovely with some more time but I’m enjoying it now Cheers everyone!
2022 Cam X Malbec Lot 22 Rutherford
Day 2, follow up:
Just 1+inch left in the bottle at room temperature overnight, but…
Noticeable improvement!
The current abundant fruit Aromas should coalesce into a more complex & yummy Bouquet as this ages.
1-2 more years? I enjoyed every single drop, no hurry on this one….
Day 2 & 3 brought out the characteristics that I’ve gotten before from the “vineyard that must not be named”. Tobacco, tar and black rocks. Acidity/tannins holding up well on day 3 so I can see this lasting many years. What a $20 wine!!! 91 on day 1 improving to 93 pts. on day 3.
So frustrating. This was the one case that got “lost” in the warehouse and I didn’t get shipped after summer hold last year. (They refunded my money of course, but still…I wanted to try that #22!)
(I love first world problems…)