2011 Terra Valentine Napa Cabernet Sauvignon: I just love all the Cabernet-based wines this producer makes but have not tried them all. This wine was black with slight purple at the edges but the nose and palate were exceptional. Lots of cassis and herb on both the nose and palate but another note of pipe tobacco also. Given 2 hours of decant time it could have used a bit more but for an "off" vintage, this wine is showing very well. Another wine that is just wonderful to smell and sip slowly over time.
abv of 14.4%. Not a fruit bomb at all ! Probably needs 5-8 more years to reach peak.