Wine: 2005 R Winery Green Lion Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon
Purchased at: Winestore - Charlotte, NC
Cost: $19.99
Tasting:
Mike Supple, JJ Buckley
December 2007
Intense black core in the glass with a bright purple and crimson rim. Cool dark fruit aromas of blueberry, blackberry and cassis are backed by a hint of blue slate and a lighter anise spice. Subtle entry onto the palate. Dark, rich and full bodied. The tannins are ripe and present, yet very round and approachable. Cinnamon and bakers chocolate support the rich dark fruits. Great balance and long, lingering finish. A screamingly great Napa Cab that truly over delivers for the price.
Fruit source: Pritchard Hill (of Bryant Family fame) and Diamond Mountain (Lokoya wines), high atop the Napa Valley.
Art: this wine has a really cool, interesting label designed by Alan Aldridge, who's famous artwork includes album covers for Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Elton John, Jimmy Hendrix, and Pink Floyd.
About the Winery: R Winery - Winemaker Chris Ringland and importer Dan Philips do Napa. Responsible for four perfect, 100 point scores from Robert Parker, Chris is one of the most well-respected winemakers from around the world. Dan, who's palate Robert Parker refers to as 'brilliant', has been creating and importing top Australian wines for over a decade.
Together, they have formed R Wines and have begun producing wines in California and around the world. Check your Wine Advocate (Issue 173, 10-31-2007, page 52-53): R Wines has 32 wines 90 points or higher, including 7 wines 96 points or higher. Other wines include 'Evil' and 'Bitch'.
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