Winery - Hopper Creek
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Rich flavors of peaches, pears, buttercream and toast appear in this dry Chardonnay, which shows no signs of tiredness, although many 2007s do. The chief problem is excessive softness. It lacks balancing acidity and brightness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Unripe and sour, with ammonia aromas and flavors that barely veer into gooseberries.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Too acidic, even for Petite Sirah, and the acidity compounds the tannins, making for a harsh mouthfeel. There are lovely berry and coffee flavors and a spicy, dry finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From Yountville, an elegant wine with a dollop of Cabernet for complexity. It’s delicious in pure, cassis-laced cherry kirsch and blueberry flavors, with fine oak seasoning. The texture is soft and velvety, with vibrant acidity accompanying lush tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A useful, dry, fruity Merlot for drinking with almost anything that calls for a full-bodied red. Shows red and black cherry, cola, chocolate and cedar flavors, wrapped into hard tannins. Might gain with a year or two in the bottle.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A little more tannic, dry and robust than your typically soft, cult-style Napa Cab. You could call it old-fashioned, with its blackberry and cedar flavors and brisk structure. Suffers from some overripe raisins in the finish, and not likely to age, so drink up.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Very dry, crisp and minerally, a subtle wine with some bottle age that shows real complexity and finesse. Not for fruit-forward fans, its pineapple, pear and herb flavors are drying out, leading to interesting, old-wine, honey-and-cashew nuances. Drink right away, before it dies.
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