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Au Sommet 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
- $250
So good, so rich, so stunning, it’s just a joy to drink even now in its youth. Defines the Heidi Barrett style of big, ripe, exuberant fruit and a classic structure, enhanced in this case by the firm tannins and fine acids of Atlas Peak. Explosive in blackberry and cherry pie filling and cassis flavors, with a distinct mineral tang that must come from the volcanic…
— S.H.
(3/1/2011)
Black Coyote 2007 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
- $85
Tasted blind in a large group of Napa Valley Cabernets, this one stood out for sheer power and authority. It’s absolutely delicious, dazzling showing blackberry tart, cherry pie with the sweet, smoky crust, cassis and baking spice flavors, wrapped into wonderfully thick, fine tannins. Pure California fruit, but dry, balanced and nuanced. A classic, but high-alcohol…
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
Conn Creek 2007 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $45
A tremendous Cabernet, showing the authority of its vineyard, high up in the Vaca Mountains. Dry and full-bodied, this wine is spectacularly rich in blackberries, cassis and minerals and is well oaked. What’s most remarkable is the quality of the tannins. They’re firm, yet soft and sweetly refined. A tremendous accomplishment, and should develop in the bottle for a…
— S.H.
(12/15/2011)
Trinchero 2007 Haystack Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
- $50
A wonderful Cabernet, rich and dry. The alcohol is fairly high, but in keeping with the wine’s power. The fruity blackberry and currant flavors are balanced by refreshingly earthy notes of olives and sweet herbs. Should develop through 2013.
— S.H.
(10/1/2010)
Dos Lagos Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
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- $125
From the winery’s estate vineyard high on the mountain comes this young wine. Although it’s tight in tannins and acidity, it’s extraordinarily rich in blueberry, blackberry, chocolate and roasted almond flavors, like a granola bar. Alcohol of 15.3% provides a slightly hot, sweetly tart counterpoint to the fruit. A gorgeous Cabernet to drink now with a perfect steak.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
Arger-Martucci 2005 Odyssey Red (Atlas Peak)
- Cellar Selection
- $50
This is a big, powerful and still young Cabernet blend that’s not ready to drink yet. The massive blackberry, black currant, violet and dark chocolate flavors haven’t meshed with the smoky oak, while a cut of fruity acidity makes for a tart mouthfeel. But it should easily negotiate the years. Better after 2011, and should blossom afterwards.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Arger-Martucci 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Atlas Peak)
- $40
Here’s an elegant, full-bodied Cabernet packed with power and grace. It feels lush and classy in the mouth, a dry, softly tannic wine with rich flavors of blackberries, black currants and cedar. Drinks well now and should age well for 6–8 more years.
— S.H.
(12/31/2009)
Aril 2008 Syrah (Atlas Peak)
- Cellar Selection
- $45
Atlas Peak’s reputation for Syrah can only grow as a result of this wine. It shows the massively dense fruit and firm mountain tannins of the appellation, as well as the ageability of Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon, with which this Syrah could easily be confused. It has the blackberries and cherries and cassis, but that peppery, beef jerky sweetness is perhaps the…
— S.H.
(5/1/2011)
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