This rich wine, coming from the 28 acre Reserve Block at the Estate vineyard, was aged for 22 months in 100% new French oak, utilizing Vernou, Sylvain, Quintessence coopers. This also had over a year of bottle-aging prior to its recent release. The impressive bouquet opens with aromas of mocha, cassis and blackberry. There are boysenberry preserves, mocha, figs, graphite, and creme de cassis. Drinking beautifully now but this will be a long-ager. Try to resist popping the cork on this one for at least another year. (Drink 2016-2035) - October, 2015 (OB)
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Wine Specifications
- Report Date: October, 2015
- Producer: Groth Vineyards
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2016-2035
- Estimated Value: $125
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Importer: NA