Yates Family Vineyard Yates Family Vineyard Alden Perry Reserve, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder

Popped and slow Oed for an hour. Min bricking. Mod sediment. Nice but restrained nose. Palate a little tight but opened up over the hour or so it took to finish. Solid flavors of red fruits and some earthy notes. Very nice napa cab in a good place tonight. Tannins soft. Drink up still in a good place.

Found this while organizing the cellar. Thought it would be well past prime but was pleasantly surprised. Showed little to no browning. Nose was clearly Cali Bordeaux Blend but without predominant fruit. Same on palate. Fruit is more in background than last bottle, but still present as was the tobacco, spice and underbrush. Well balanced. Soft tannins. If you have any drink now.

A little bit of air & this becomes very smooth. Decant suggested due to the alcohol. Can go another 5 years if so desired but drinking well now. Full bodied, lots of fruit. But still balanced.

A nose of silky dark fruits and spice, dark purple garnet in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux red blend, with blackberry, currants, dark chocolate, layers of flavor, with a smoky spice finish. This small winery continues to produce outstanding wine, delicious to drink. www.winelx.com

Very well balanced CA cab... earth, mushroom, with dark fruit. Drinking well now, don't hold on any longer!

Excellent dark rich ruby. Beautiful nose, varietal, deep fruit wrapped in dusty, chewy tannins. This is very nice. Even better on the palate. Rich, round, soft yet rich, this is drinking beautifully with wonderful balance and nicely integrated oak. A winner in every respect. 4-12-17-9: 92/100.

12th Annual Mount Veeder Appellation Wine Tasting (The Hess Collection Winery, Mount Veeder, Napa, California) : Dark purple red violet color; intriguing, light brett, tart currant nose; brett, tart currant, tart plum palate; medium finish (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Francl; aged 18 months in French oak, 25% new)