Black Stallion
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Black Stallion 2009 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
Great price for a Cabernet this good. It’s packed with classic varietal flavors of blackberries, cassis, plums and cocoa. The tannins are rich and ripe, with an elegantly pure Napa Valley structure. Not an ager, so drink soon.
— S.H.
(6/1/2012)
Black Stallion 2010 Syrah (Napa Valley)
- $38
This Syrah is very strong in tannins, the kind that dry out the palate. However, it has balancing acidity and oak influence, plus impressive blackberry, currant, charred meat and black pepper flavors. Give it a good long decant and drink with beef and game dishes.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Black Stallion 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $26
A touch of honey brings a sense of sweetness to the flavors of lemon candy, pineapple juice, green melon and vanilla. Tart acidity provides fine vitality and balance. This shows real Napa Valley finesse.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Black Stallion 2008 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $65
A gentle but flashy reserve-style Cabernet for drinking now. It’s rich in blackberry jam, currants and anise, with touches of smoky oak. The acid-tannin structure gives it the refinement of an upscale Napa Cab.
— S.H.
(5/1/2013)
Black Stallion 2009 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)
- $18
This is a dry, earthy Chardonnay, with an herbal taste behind the orange, kiwi and cream flavors. Crisp acidity makes it clean and zesty.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
Black Stallion 2010 Monte Rosso Vineyard Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
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- $45
This is a big, powerful Zinfandel that’s typical of Monte Rosso in its mountain intensity of fruit. It tastes like the essence of ripe blackberries and sweet black currants, with lots of heat from the alcohol. Drink this robust, lusty wine with barbecue and rich meat stews.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Black Stallion 2010 Zinfandel (Rockpile)
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- $45
This shows high alcohol and a full-bodied mouthfeel, plus massive concentration of ripe, slightly roasted fruit. It’s enormous in flavors of blackberries, sweet black currants and licorice, sprinkled with cocoa and black pepper.
— S.H.
(3/1/2013)
Black Stallion 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $23
A little sharp and one-dimensional, but it shows ripe flavors of blackberries and black currants, enhanced with toasty oak. At its best now.
— S.H.
(6/1/2011)
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