Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Kräuter-Holzwürze, etwas Cassis, grüner Pfeffer, schwarze Oliven, Waldbeerkonfit, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten, dunkle Kirschennoten. Gute Komplexität, saftig, mineralisch, etwas nach Brombeeren im Abgang, facettenreiches Finish, sicheres Potenzial.

Outer quote mark From an 11-acre vineyard sitting near Bond’s winery and the Harlan estate, the 2012 Vecina Proprietary Red is the perfect Napa version of a hypothetical blend of a La Mission Haut-Brion and Mouton-Rothschild. This is riveting Cabernet Sauvignon with great intensity, a killer fragrance of burning embers, charcoal, gravel, blackberry, cassis and earth. Fabulously intense and full-bodied, with majestic flavor intensity, a skyscraper-like mouthfeel, incredible purity and length, and supple tannins, this magnificent wine comes closest to the great Harlan Estate itself. (RP) Inner quote mark (10/2015)

Outer quote mark This is a Vecina that really builds on the palate with a chewy and juicy texture that melts away. Lots of dried and dark fruits plus fresh bark and sweet tobacco. Dark tea leafs and citrus too. Great finish. Inner quote mark (7/2015)