2013 Homage Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
From a coravinned bottle. Deep ruby red. Dark nose with notes of black cherries, sweet spices, gravel and some redder berries. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Lots of minerality throughout, dusty cherries and a touch of spices. Long finish.
All grown and produced on the Homage Estate Vineyard in Calistoga. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 50% new Leroi French oak barrels for 27 months. All other barrels are one-vintage/second use barrels. Bottled in January 2016 and only 250 cases produced.
2018 till 2026.
Price Point:
$$$ - Purchased from the estate for $75.00.Deep ruby red. Tight nose and not given a lot of air. Layers of sweet spices and dark berries. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and full bodies. Lots of structure and complexity on the palate. Rich elements of cassis, cinnamon, red cherries, tons of mineral undertones and even a little earthy. Dry and long finish. Needs a decant for future reference.
All grown and produced on the Homage Estate Vineyard in Calistoga. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 50% new Leroi French oak barrels for 27 months. All other barrels are one-vintage/second use barrels. Bottled in January 2016 and only 250 cases produced.
2018 till 2028.
Price Point:
$$$ - Purchased from the estate for $75.00.Next up was the 2013. Purplish core with ruby red edges. Tons of dark fruits, creme de cassis and baking spices on the nose. Lovely and thick. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied like the 2012 La Amante. Very tight too that started with just red cherries. On day two and three it opened up with an overload of dark fruits, cinnamon and nutmeg. Super extracted and thick. Long finish that was slightly dry too. Great acidity and slightly more approachable and open than the 2012. Just like the La Amante, it still held together on day four. Definitely a treat and drinks above its price point.
All grown and produced on the Homage Estate Vineyard in Calistoga. Made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 50% new Leroi French oak barrels for 27 months. All other barrels are one-vintage/second use barrels. Bottled in January 2016 and only 250 cases produced.
2016 till 2028.
Price Point:
$$$ - Sample provided by the Estate. Can be purchased at the estate or online for $75.00.