Winery - Arger-Martucci
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A shade off the 2005, being leaner and more tannic, and more akin to the 2001. It’s a dry, taut Cab, marked by a drying astringency accompanying the blackberry and mineral flavors. Drink now–2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
One of the best Cab Francs on the market. This is a variety that can be one-dimensional on its own, but Arger-Martucci’s shows a complex blackberry, black cherry and currant structure. It’s dry, tannic and changes interestingly as it warms in the glass.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Crisp, silky and elegant, a wine of bright acidity that cleans the palate. Then there are the flavors, which are rich and explosive. They range from citrus fruits through apples and peaches to mango, and are well-oaked.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft, sweet and simple in structure. Many wine lovers will enjoy the cherry, raspberry, vanilla and chocolate-cinnamon flavors that taste like a dessert pastry.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft, peppery and a little on the sweet side, this Cab Franc has upfront flavors of cherry preserves. Rich tannins provide much-needed balance. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s an old -style Cab. Tastes like it was picked earlier than most these days, giving a dry, rich earthiness along with acidity and firm, dry tannins. Opulent it’s not, but balanced and ageworthy it is, and will probably last for 20 years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
At five years, this Bordeaux blend is ruggedly dry and firmly tannic, with a baked or cooked edge to the blackberries. It’s not very flattering now, but there’s a slim chance it could soften and sweeten with age.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very dry, with some tannins to shed, this full-bodied wine offers up cherry, blackberry and herb flavors, and a generous dollop of oak. It’s a very good wine, but streamlined compared to many of its ’01 colleagues.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Standard Syrah flavors—blackberries, herbs and pepper—done very well. Soft tannins give a succulent mouthfeel, while the finish is soft and persistent, picking up hints of citrus and pepper.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tannic and unyielding now, this Syrah is full-bodied and soft, with cola, blackberry tea, bitter chocolate and leather flavors. It’s a young, fresh, very dry wine, with a complex, chewy mouthfeel. The tannins suggest upscale red meats and fine cheeses.
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