So u want a wine that tastes like Bordeaux???
Posted: Sat May 09, 2015 1:27 pm
Tasted this blind yesterday at our Friday group
I guessed mid to later 90's left bank bordeaux....the only paradox was the slightly riper fruit, but it leaned so much bordeaux that I had to chose that. I told the group my choice but stated that "their is only one wine that I know from the new world that could duplicate this (Havens)"...my friend then stated that indeed this was a California Napa bordeaux blend...I said "must be Havens" and guessed 1997....the reveal was the '99 Havens Bourriquot a wine that is dominant cab franc with Merlot, this is their homage to Cheval Blanc....killer stuff bought for around $22 at release
I guessed mid to later 90's left bank bordeaux....the only paradox was the slightly riper fruit, but it leaned so much bordeaux that I had to chose that. I told the group my choice but stated that "their is only one wine that I know from the new world that could duplicate this (Havens)"...my friend then stated that indeed this was a California Napa bordeaux blend...I said "must be Havens" and guessed 1997....the reveal was the '99 Havens Bourriquot a wine that is dominant cab franc with Merlot, this is their homage to Cheval Blanc....killer stuff bought for around $22 at release