90POINTS
16½/20
Viader Vineyards Proprietary Red Wine 1995
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United StatesViader takes its inspiration from the right bank of Bordeaux. Look for a medium dark colour, a round soft elegant mid-palate with polished, sweet tannin notes and earthy, dusty, mineral red fruited cabernet with flecks of shoe polish and chocolate. The finish is long and mellow with a smoky, elegant, old cassis fruit finish that is never heavy or harsh. This one is fully ready to drink. Served with house made cotechino ravioli, puree of green lentils, crispy pig ears, shaved cauliflower and herb salad Reggiano.Tasted: 22 April 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:US | $90.00 | 750ml | average retail |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Cabernet Franc