James Cole, Privado, Napa Valley
James Cole · California › Napa Valley › United States of America
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
92
/100
Reviews
4
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
55
Reviews
91.5
Avg Score
94
Highest
Taster #0574
· May 11, 2024
94/100
A Charles Hendricks wine. Medium plus tannins. Ripe, rich, floral fruits; blackberries, black raspberries, black plums/ extra skin, dark cherries, plum pudding, dark spice with heat, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanillin, mid berry cola/licorice, dark rich soil with dry leaves, dry tobacco, dry twig, cedar, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, fresh to candied; dark, red, purple flowers, round, sharp acidity, highly structured, well tensioned, balanced finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on minerals. Good tonight…better in 5-7 …
2012 vintage
Taster #4792
· May 8, 2020
93/100
In a great spot right now. Very smooth and continued to just get better over 4 hours. Huge James Cole fans. Best kept secret in Napa.
2012 vintage
Taster #9225
· Apr 25, 2020
Smooth and easy drinking. In a good spot right now, PnP.
2012 vintage
Taster #7111
· Aug 13, 2018
88/100
60% CF, 40% merlot. The varietals aren’t really fully integrated. Maybe a little more time will help.
2012 vintage
Taster #8145
· Apr 6, 2018
91/100
Deep garnet in color and strong staining on the glassy. The nose is blackberry, hyacinth and a bit of peat moss. Good acid and tannins that can easily still go; nice mouth feel. The palate gets blue fruits, licorice and gritty leather at the end. Oh for a nice juicy steak!
2012 vintage