Wine: 2007 Porter Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Estate: Porter Family Vineyards
Vineyard: Porter Family Vineyard
Location: Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, California
Location: Coombsville AVA, Napa Valley, California
Winemaker: Ken Bernards
Elevage: 24 months in 100% new French Oak.
Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah and 3% Petit Verdot
Elevage: 24 months in 100% new French Oak.
Varietal: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah and 3% Petit Verdot
Decant: One and a half hour in the glass from a coravin.
Location: At home on 11/22/2015.
Tasting Note:
Color: Dark, opaque, deep ruby red and crimson. Clear. Heavy intensity in the color, compact rim, and no sediment.
Nose/Smell: Still a little tight, black cherry, anise and high intensity, we could smell the cherries a few inches above the glass.
Palate/Taste: Seems to have moderate to heavy toasting of the barrel, it is a little meaty on the palate and smokey. Moderate to full body with moderate plus tannins (7/10). A little dirty and sharp before the finish. Long lingering finish that needs some time to integrate.
Opinion: First time trying Porter Family Vineyards, but have recently tried a few Cabernet Sauvignons out of Coombsville. There was something very interesting in the wine that we could not identify at first, then noted it as Syrah. We would love to try some of their younger vintages to see how they compare but this can easily be cellared for another five to ten years for future development. Time will only help integrate this more fully.
Dates: Now till 2025
Rating: 95
Price: $$$ - On release was around $95.00 now $125.00 from the estate.
Tasting Note:
Color: Dark, opaque, deep ruby red and crimson. Clear. Heavy intensity in the color, compact rim, and no sediment.
Nose/Smell: Still a little tight, black cherry, anise and high intensity, we could smell the cherries a few inches above the glass.
Palate/Taste: Seems to have moderate to heavy toasting of the barrel, it is a little meaty on the palate and smokey. Moderate to full body with moderate plus tannins (7/10). A little dirty and sharp before the finish. Long lingering finish that needs some time to integrate.
Opinion: First time trying Porter Family Vineyards, but have recently tried a few Cabernet Sauvignons out of Coombsville. There was something very interesting in the wine that we could not identify at first, then noted it as Syrah. We would love to try some of their younger vintages to see how they compare but this can easily be cellared for another five to ten years for future development. Time will only help integrate this more fully.
Dates: Now till 2025
Rating: 95
