Winery - Ehlers Estate
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Chock full of smoky, toasty, licorice and herb flavors. The wine also shows hints of cassis and blackberry, all couched in modest tannins, finishing with moderate length.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A gorgeous Cabernet that shows a wonderful, central Napa Valley character. Not as firm as Oakville or as dusty as Rutherford, St. Helena’s reputation is emerging as a softer, lusher and more directly appealing source of Cab. Ehler’s ’05 “1886” bottling is rich and textured, with black and red currant, cherry pie, chocolate, anise, mint and cedar flavors that are as delicious as anything out there.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Smooth and velvety, this is the kind of wine even people who don’t like reds will savor. It’s very rich and sensuous in black and red cherry, currant, plum, mocha and cinnamon spice flavors, tucked into intricate, fine tannins. Now through 2010.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ehlers has a solid track record with Cab Franc, and here’s another one. The ’05 shows firm, rich tannins that frame complex flavors of black and red cherries, red currants, chocolate, anise and cedar. Delicious and elegant now, and should hold for up to five years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is quite a good Sauvignon Blanc, showing plenty of rich varietal character with none of the sweet candiness that can show up. Crisp and dry, it has long, deep flavors of citrus, spearmint, vanilla and honeysuckle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark and dense, a heavy wine shrouded in tannins. Not offfering a whole lot now, although there are some deeply buried cherry flavors. This bone-dry wine may develop nuance in a few years.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very ripe and well-oaked, this is a big, ambitious wine that trades finesse for sheer volume. It’s extracted and jammy in blackberry and cherry fruit, and the tannins are sweet and lush. Drink now through 2005
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This winery’s ’03 1886 reserve-style Cab was a monster, and this Cab, though smaller, treads the same waters. It’s a ripe, balanced wine that shows a wealth of Cabernet flavors that turn sweet on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice and supple in chocolaty, cherry pie flavors, and with a good tannic structure that lends balance, despite high alcohol. This is a fun-serious wine from estate vineyards in St. Helena.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is an elegant Sauvignon Blanc that shows off the variety’s versatility. Only a small amount of oak has been added, allowing the bright citrus zest, fig and mineral flavors to shine through. Made from Oakville and Pope Valley grapes.
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