2013 Y. Rousseau Merlot Pépé Cavedale Vineyard Moon Mountain District Sonoma County
Youthful Merlot grown at high elevation
Youthful Merlot grown at high elevation
Concentrated blend of old (and renewed) vines
Terrific value-priced California Cabernet
Refreshing varietal Mencía from old vines, great for tapas
Herbs and high-pitched cherries; a bright Syrah (not a dark one)
Snapshots from four decades of Napa Cabernet Sauvignon teach us something about taste, and tasting.
It has arrived (it always does)
Polished but focused, a spectrum from light to dark
A study in contrasts: fruit vs. wood
Youthful and highly spiced, with high-toned purple fruits
Concentrated, dense-packed, and meaty
Cocoa-y and concentrated; a chewy wine