95POINTS
18/20
Signorello Padrone 2000
Napa Valley, California, United StatesPeppery, cardamom, tarry, barnyard, coffee, olive, dill, saddle leather aromas with smoky, blackberry cassis fruit core. Rich, round, concentrated and long with supple tannins. Intense black pepper, tarry, smoky, vanilla, black olive, dill, spicy blackberry jam flavours. A bit tannic on the finish but ripe, long and balanced. Big and an excellent 2000 - should improve for the next 5-7 years. The 2001 will be even better but at a slightly higher price ($150).Tasted: 15 April 2004Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $126.00 | 750ml | Specialty |
Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon