Ehlers Estate
Ehlers Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $33
This winery’s ’03 1886 reserve-style Cab was a monster, and this Cab, though smaller, treads the same waters. It’s a ripe, balanced wine that shows a wealth of Cabernet flavors that turn sweet on the finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Ehlers Estate 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (St. Helena)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Made with no oak, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc shows the way the variety’s flavors develop in the winery’s estate vineyard in St. Helena. Those totally dry flavors are of Meyer lemons, lemongrass, melons, golden mangoes and perfectly ripe pears, and they are boosted by mouthwateringly crisp acidity. A lovely wine that shows how well Sauvignon Blanc can do in Napa’s…
— S.H.
(11/1/2010)
Ehlers Estate 2003 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $30
Nice and supple in chocolaty, cherry pie flavors, and with a good tannic structure that lends balance, despite high alcohol. This is a fun-serious wine from estate vineyards in St. Helena.
— S.H.
(8/1/2006)
Ehlers Estate 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)
- $20
This is an elegant Sauvignon Blanc that shows off the variety’s versatility. Only a small amount of oak has been added, allowing the bright citrus zest, fig and mineral flavors to shine through. Made from Oakville and Pope Valley grapes.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Ehlers Estate 2004 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon (St. Helena)
- $75
Young and tannic, with an enormous burst of new oak-infused cherry and currant flavors, this 100% varietal Cab shows a firm toughness that needs time to resolve. Should soften and mellow by 2010.
— S.H.
(5/1/2008)
Ehlers Estate 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $28
Chock full of smoky, toasty, licorice and herb flavors. The wine also shows hints of cassis and blackberry, all couched in modest tannins, finishing with moderate length.
— J.M.
(4/1/2004)
Ehlers Estate 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
- $28
Dark and dense, a heavy wine shrouded in tannins. Not offfering a whole lot now, although there are some deeply buried cherry flavors. This bone-dry wine may develop nuance in a few years.
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
Ehlers Estate 2001 Merlot (Napa Valley)
- $25
Very ripe and well-oaked, this is a big, ambitious wine that trades finesse for sheer volume. It’s extracted and jammy in blackberry and cherry fruit, and the tannins are sweet and lush. Drink now through 2005
— S.H.
(10/1/2004)
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