Maybe because of the dull and "oak jam"-laced wine tasting experience I had Friday, and in spite of already having a date with many wine glasses on Saturday night, I decided to pop the cork of this Napa Valley legendary wine yesterday afternoon. I had the opportunity to taste different vintages of the Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon blend (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003) and although I neglected to take tasting notes in any of those occasions, I still remember vividly that the wines from this historically important vineyard impressed me with their equilibrium and extreme finess. Uncle Winepath and I both thought that a premier French Bordeaux wine should taste like the Araujo Eisele when we tried a bottle of the 2001 vintage for the first time. This masterpiece would even please the finicky Bordeaux wine fans that are so fast to use the cliche that Napa Valley Bordeaux-type blends are so fruit-foward that they compete rather than complement food. The 2003 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet, exudes aromas of flowers, red currant, minerals and earth and inundates the palate with similar flavors. The finish lasts for well over a minute. This is an expensive wine. However, we only get one chance on this Earth and therefore, I think it is money well spent. Things likes this are not going to be available in either Heaven or Hell. Robert Parker gave this 88% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot blend an almost perfect score of 98 points.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 - Score=5
Maybe because of the dull and "oak jam"-laced wine tasting experience I had Friday, and in spite of already having a date with many wine glasses on Saturday night, I decided to pop the cork of this Napa Valley legendary wine yesterday afternoon. I had the opportunity to taste different vintages of the Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon blend (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2003) and although I neglected to take tasting notes in any of those occasions, I still remember vividly that the wines from this historically important vineyard impressed me with their equilibrium and extreme finess. Uncle Winepath and I both thought that a premier French Bordeaux wine should taste like the Araujo Eisele when we tried a bottle of the 2001 vintage for the first time. This masterpiece would even please the finicky Bordeaux wine fans that are so fast to use the cliche that Napa Valley Bordeaux-type blends are so fruit-foward that they compete rather than complement food. The 2003 Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is deep garnet, exudes aromas of flowers, red currant, minerals and earth and inundates the palate with similar flavors. The finish lasts for well over a minute. This is an expensive wine. However, we only get one chance on this Earth and therefore, I think it is money well spent. Things likes this are not going to be available in either Heaven or Hell. Robert Parker gave this 88% cabernet sauvignon, 9% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot blend an almost perfect score of 98 points.
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Uncle P,
This wine and description sounds great. Please bring me a six-pack for vertical tasting.
Uncle Winepath, I think you must start taking some memory pills before it's too late. You have also tasted the 2003 vintage.
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