So while in Rutherford, we had a great opportunity to have a large tasting at Elizabeth Spencer. The cabs were all big and fruity with high potential for greatness in the cellar. The best part of the day was our good fortune for a special group of VIP's were in a bit before us and left some of the reserve 2004 Cab behind. Yes, we got to try it.
Now you see where the money goes. This was decanted for a few hours and cellared for five years. It must be at its peak NOW. My description in the shop made the two ladies working rethink their notes on this wine. It has evolved into about the finest cab I've tried showing flvors of dark chocolate-covered cherry and mellow tannins. This is in contrast to the oaky red cherry flavors noted at first release. This shows the truly fine cellar potential of the ES cabs.
It breaks down as follows:
91% Cabernet Sauvignon; 3% Merlot;
3% Cabernet Franc; 2% Malbec; 1% Petit Verdot
(100% incredible)
If you have the means, I recommend picking it up, it is sooooooo choice! (Where have a I heard that before?)
(2005 shown... if you want, I can take a picture of the one we bought)
T-scale = 93. Cabs of this scale are rare. Think Pina, Peju, and a handful of others. Getcha one asap.
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