Winery - Yates Family Vineyard
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dark, full-bodied and dry, with some significant tannins. Flavor-wise, the wine veers toward blackberries, mocha and Chinese mushu plum sauce. Yet it’s soft in acidity. Probably best now for vibrancy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows the rich, concentrated tannins associated with Mount Veeder, as well as the rich, ripe fruit. Oak stands out, with toasty caramel, as well as strong flavors of blackberries, cherries and currants. Yet the real star is the mouthfeel. It’s fleshy and almost fatty and should develop in the bottle through 2013.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not as rich or satisfying as the ’06, probably a victim of the cool vintage. The wine makes an effort at lean elegance, and largely succeeds, except for a stubborn sharpness throughout. Despite that you’ll find pleasant, oak-inspired black cherry and currant flavors. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A lovely, polished, feminine Merlot, notable for its lush texture, refined tannins and delicious flavors of cherries, mocha and spices. Really elaborate, for drinking now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows the mountain tannins of Mount Veeder, but is so soft and fruity, you can drink it now. Displays waves of blackberries, red and black currants, orange zest, violets, smoky sandalwood and pepper flavors. Best now and through 2012.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Here’s a big, dark, tannic mountain Cab that’s clearly in need of time. It seems balanced enough for the long haul, a dry wine with proper acidity and a deep core of blackberries, currants and cassis, accented with smoky oak. Should hit its stride between 2010 and 2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The lusciousness factor on this wine is high. It’s soft, dry and silky, with sensual flavors of red cherries, vanilla, cola, herbs and anise. Almost like a Pinot Noir, but a little bit more full-bodied. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very rich, sumptuous wine, filled with cherry, red currant, cola, mineral, herb and oak flavors, but they’re wrapped into the hard tannins Mount Veeder is known for. Dry and sophisticated, but tough, it’s a wine that wants time in the cellar. Better after 2014.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very good wine, rich and dry, filled with cherry and oak flavors, housed in refined tannins. Still, it lacks a certain depth. Would benefit from blending with a weightier Bordeaux variety, like Cabernet Sauvignon, to add dimension.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Impressive from start to the very long finish, and even better than the splendid ’06. Rich and full-bodied, this Bordeaux blend is marked by soft, sweet tannins and concentrated, oak-infused flavors of blackberries, black currants and chocolate, with complexing notes of olives and smoked meats. Should develop for up to a decade.
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