It was a great lunch with Jay and thank you to all for setting it up. Understanding these wines are very low production I was unable to find any tasting notes or ratings on the web with the exception of the Per Us and the Addax Tench both of which are made by Russell Bevan
2015 Argo Cabernet Sauvignon Sugarloaf Mountain Borrowed Jewels
The wine had a light nose but the interesting thing about this wine was it is 100% French Oak but it was very soft and wasn't overdone. The nose in The Taste had lots of chocolate and Cedar flavors the acid was mild, I felt it was a very food-friendly wine.
2016 Argo Cabernet Sauvignon Sugarloaf Mountain Borrowed Jewels
Had a deep complex nose much more so than the 2015 it also has lots of chocolate and Jasmine on the nose and taste it's a very young wine with tight tannins I felt that the oak was what I described as hidden I mean they're there but it's clearly not overdone. Acid content for the 2016 was a little higher
2016 Montague Baron Cabernet
Had a bar of excellent rich chocolate and cedar nose that followed through in the taste with the addition of a complex rich dark chocolate flavor. The wine had a fairly high alcohol content and it was tannic but not overdone. Overall the wine was very well-balanced and had a good finish.
2015 Morgado Sugarloaf Mountain Cabernet
A fairly tannic wine and alcohol were also fairly high. Despite this, it had a rich dark chocolate nose and taste that was very complex. With the usual Cedar tobacco and leather flavors to me, it was one of the best wines of the tasting I liked it so much I purchased a 6 pack. It was also highly balanced very nice wine with a good finish. I like the mountain Vineyards better and this is no exception
2015 Per Us Alessio Cabernet
Had a nice floral Jasmine nose and the taste continued with Flora flavors. Also in the taste, I can pick up chocolate and Cedar very well balanced moderate alcohol nice finish 70% of the grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon from the famous Oakville vineyard: Tench. 30% are Cabernet Franc from the Sugarloaf Mountain vines in southern Napa. One star winemaker: Russell Bevan. A 100-point beneficiary many times over and champion of the top lot at Napa Valley’s Premiere barrel auction in recent years for his Chateau Boswell Cabernet creation, Russell headlines the team of artisans who have achieved greatness with this incredible project, giving us all a wine that is something to savor, to enjoy and to collect.
2016 Per Us Alessio Cabernet
Really didn't like the 2016 and to me, it had what I call a cough syrup it had a very high tannin and the alcohol content was very young and tight just didn't feel that it was my kind of wine. Others said the following. Like in past vintages of their ‘Alessio’ Napa Valley Red, Russell was able to source from the famed Tench Vineyard in Oakville(apparently Russell now has a long term lease on this vineyard) for its highly sought-after Cabernet Sauvignon and Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard, the perfect site for Cabernet Franc and Merlot. In the glass, this delicious 2016 offers black fruit with cocoa dusting and a gratifying finish. 400 cases were produced. 2016 marks the fourth vintage for PerUs and Russell Bevan continues to make singular, focused wines as their winemaker. “A serious student of wine most of his adult life, Russell first made his mark as a writer with a syndicated column published in Wine Spectator. In 2004, Russell stepped away from the typewriter and into the vineyard, to begin making memorable wines and joining an elite group of winemakers who have received Robert Parker's 100-point score.
2016 Per Us Janeen Cabernet
The 2016 had an intense complex nose. I note a lime taste here and the tannins were tight and young but they were sweet and were well integrated with the oak. It was a very balanced wine. I liked it better than the 15 but again it's very young and needs age. The most refined of the PerUs wines, this newly released Red displays the purity that can be achieved from high elevation vineyards. Winemaker Russell Bevan crafted this new PerUs offering mostly from a vineyard atop Atlas Peak in Napa's eastern mountain range. The 90% Cabernet Sauvignon is buttressed by 10% Cabernet Franc from Sugar Loaf Mountain resulting in a wine with great balance and lively acidity. Like the Alessio Red, this 2016 carries the trademark of what this vintage will be known for – generosity in aromas and fruit with structure in line with the 2015 offerings. 375 cases were produced.
2015 Addax Tench Cabernet
For those who are unfamiliar with the Tench Vineyard, it is adjacent to Screaming Eagle and in fact as I understand it many of Screaming Eagle vintages were made from the same vines. I really like this wine especially the 2016. The 2015 had lots of chocolate and candy on the nose. The Taste was full of chocolate and smooth cedar. It was a very well-balanced nice basic wine. This delightful new release from the renowned Tench vineyard (next door to Screaming Eagle) exudes aromas of blackcurrant and loads of red berries, hints of tobacco leaf, and lavender. A mouthwatering entry coats the palate with elegant and well-defined layers, while the flavor and texture are complemented by notes of creamy French oak. This is a wonderful example of Cabernet from a very special site. Enjoy this up-and-coming gem tonight (decanting recommended) or anytime through 2025. Deep garnet-purple in color, the Addax 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Tench Vineyard gives up notions of black cherries, cassis, and red and black plums with hints of dried Mediterranean herbs, pencil shavings, and underbrush. Full-bodied, rich, ripe, and seductive in the mouth, it has a satisfying core of black fruit and earthy layers with firm, grainy tannins, and a long, savory finish. Score: 95, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, December 29, 2017
2016 Addax Tench Cabernet
But again I thought that the 2016 was much better and had a really Smoky Cedar knows the mouthfeel was very velvety again lots of chocolate and Cedar in The Taste and it all the wines tasted that this tasting and have the best finish Deep and inky purplish ruby red. A bit raw on the nose but it is just a baby, having been bottled recently. A bit of tar and smoked cigars on the attack followed up by juicy black fruits and rich cinnamon paste. Heavy tannins (8.5/10) that need some time to mellow out with a full body. Rich and voluptuous with black and blue fruits, baking spices, black tea, and gravel. Long and lingering finish. Lots of potential and patience will be rewarded.
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