Charles Krug, Generations Reserve, Napa Valley

Really enjoyed this. Oak and spice with some dark chocolate and plum. Got its stride after two hours of uncorking.

2017 vintage

Deeper more complex cab, not jammy but a bit more spice and floral notes . Maybe a hint of currant

2017 vintage

rich, velvety, classic napa bordeaux style. Not overly tannin filled, but strong flavor (feel like the cab franc/merlot piece comes through, but not overpowering

2017 vintage

I consider this one of the best Krug Values. Inky black-blue with blueberry and blackberry as primary flavors. A touch of anise is hidden and the dry sweet tannin finish is balanced by the fruitiness. Finish is great but the front and middle show the most. This wine must be aerated to enjoy the most. This will be a fine wine for 15+ more years.

2017 vintage

Opened and let breathe for 1 hour; excellent wine that was outstanding with a beef stew. Fruit foward and very enjoyable. This wine seems to just improve through the years. I have tried this in 2014, 2016 and now 2017; each year seems to have incrementally improved.

2017 vintage

One dimensional but well made.

2007 vintage

Surprisingly enjoyable right away. Sweet black cherry, blackberry, cassis, vanilla and mineral. Structured and acidic but drinkable now.

2017 vintage

Color: Dark to very dark ruby. Nose: Complex, dark, classic, high-end Napa Cabernet nose of red/black cassis, black raspberry, and new French oak. Beautiful. Palate: Full body, excellent concentration (extract). Rich mouthful of black cassis and black raspberry. Firm tannins but ripe tannins. 15.1% alc! Don't drink too much of this. Lol. Actually, seriously. Fantastic Cabernet Sauvignon from the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. 91-92: solid. Peak drinking: 2025 to 2028. Will easily hold until 2030. JGH …

2017 vintage

Great story line with the Mondavi legacy The wine looks purple colored. It smells like iris. It tastes like light toast. The body is full. The wine has silky texture. The wine has medium acidity.

2017 vintage

Bordeaux blend (83% Cabernet). Blueberry, fig newtons, blackberry, and vanilla. So very well balanced and very drinkable now. Great aging potential.

2017 vintage

Lovely mature wine. Cranberry and loads of chocolate. Rich.and creamy mid+ finish.

2005 vintage

Dynamite wine, bouquet exploded out of the bottle, got just over an hour to open up in glass, great blue fruit, nice structure (still) on this, a few years left ..oh if I had more. Last glass second night is still delicious. If you have any left and if they're stored properly... don't feel rushed, but also, hard to imagine you'll get better.

2009 vintage

BEAUTIFUL COLOR, CLARITY, LEGS AND FINISH. BOUQUET IS SUTTLE AND NO SEDIMENT.

2005 vintage

Rich, opulant, creamy texture; cranberry, dried red fruit, baking spice on the nose; dried fruit, tannins that are starting to round; big finish.

2005 vintage

Decanted 1/2 hour. Nose and palate of minimal black fruit and berries, a little dust and spice with mild tannins and medium finish. This is probably past its prime, considering the diminishing fruit and little acidity.

2002 vintage

Fruity, smooth, well-structured and complex with beautiful, deep color; wonderful wine!

2009 vintage

Wonderfully aged, will get a little bit better. Cran, cherry flavors, rich tannins, mid+ finish. Rich mouthfeel. Excellent.

2005 vintage

Drinking very well right now but could use more time in the cellar. Will save my remaining bottles for at least 5 years.

2009 vintage

Was nice once the cork was pulled but opened up and was even better after about 2 hours of decanting

2005 vintage

Outstanding!!

2005 vintage

Dark fruit, tobacco, cedar, spice, pepper, smokey oak

2009 vintage

- Fast forming legs and aromas of black currant. It's somewhat balanced and has flavours of black currant and black pepper with a light body.

2007 vintage

Decanted for two hours, enjoyed with thanksgiving dinner. Not the perfect food match but definitely a wonderful wine.

2005 vintage

Dark fruit, tobacco, cedar, spice, pepper, smokey oak

2009 vintage

Dark fruit, blueberries, tobacco smokey oak.

2009 vintage

Menthol, mint nose. Dark cherry palate. Refined, luxurious, rich tannins. Age worthy effort.

2005 vintage

Dark ruby with a moderate sweet black fruit nose. Dark cherries with some lighter sweet red highlights, tobacco, cedar, menthol, spice. This wine is huge right now. Ordered in a restaurant and only had 20 minutes to let it breathe. It needs much more time, another 2-3 years in the cellar, and then will probably last until 2025.

2009 vintage

IMHO this is the best generations since 2004. Dark Fruit, tobacco, spice, pepper, smokey oak. Great complexity and balance A-

2009 vintage

Had this several weeks ago with friends and it was a group favorite. No formal notes taken, just delicious!

2007 vintage

Dark fruit, nice earth tones, tobacco and leather, hints of cedar. Well balanced acidity and nice complexity.

2007 vintage

91 - very good - should become even better with age - complemented a t T - Bone Steak dinner; perhaps a bit underwhelming but the the other 3 people at dinner raved about the taste and the long strong and wonderful taste and residual finish

2007 vintage

P&P, should have decanted. thick, juicy wine, abundant tannins. a nice blend.

2005 vintage

Solid red blend especially at the price point.

2005 vintage

Dark fruit, nice spice, pepper, a hint of jammy blackberries, cassis, an accent of mint, lovely complexity and nice length on the finish.

2005 vintage

NICE age on this Napa cab that was pulled tonight. Good "Bordeaux Blend" (wag of the finger with the 1 percent Syrah) but wine was elegant and a great performer. It followed the 08 Faust so it had some big shoes to fill. Cork pulled with a deep, almost black stain with about 3mm of cork bleed. No sediment on the cork. The nose from the bottle was true to form Bordeaux - that 22 percent Merlot was kicking at …

2002 vintage

Much better the more time out of the bottle. Cassis, herbal on nose. Taste smoke, currents, long finish.

2007 vintage

Deep cherries with a hint of vanilla. Silky finish. Loved it.

2005 vintage

Notes consistent with 9/25/2010.

2005 vintage

this is a duplicate of "Red 2005 Charles Krug Winery (Peter Mondavi Family) Family Reserve Generations Napa Valley"

2005 vintage

Dark cherries, pepper, spice, black olives, clove and tobacco. It finishes with some smokey oak. This is a wine which needs at least one hour in the decanter for the aromas and taste complexity to evolve. It's a A- wine.

2005 vintage

Lush fruit, full bodied, long finish. Wow, very nice. Will definately seek this out again.

2005 vintage

Big red nose and massive fruit. The fruit is dark red berries, but a bit undifferentiated -- it's not subtle and many-layered. There is a velvety bottom to the taste, which must be the 23% merlot. Delightful barnyard and some earth and a nuanced tannin.

2005 vintage

Blackberries, cherries, pepper, minerality and finishes with some dry smokey oak tannins.

2007 vintage

Nose had an almost deep plum smell, slight overripe, and some barnyard too it. The body was structured well, good fruit, and sweet tannins. A nice drinking wine with some decanting.

2005 vintage

We have NO idea how we came into possession of this bottle; we're assuming a guest brought it over for a dinner party, where we have carefully planned menus with carefully planned wine pairings (so we probably politely put this to the side to enjoy another time). Anyway, according to the winery's website, this bottle retails for $51. We drank this before dinner with Italian lunchmeats, cheeses, olives, mushrooms, and fried peppers. This is a wonderful red blend, consisting of …

2005 vintage

Strong color, well-balanced, nose still a little closed. Very good value for money.

2005 vintage

Dark purple, almost Shiraz-like intensity of color. Good nose but still closed. Requires decanting or breathing for several hours I think. Jammy and slightly cocoa on the palate. Very good value for money. Perhaps even slightly better than 93 but requires a retaste.

2005 vintage

tastes like pahlmeyer red, but less than half the price. Costco 32.99. Wow! Will buy again. Will try again and see if it is that good.

2005 vintage

OMG good. Had with a steak fettucine with my babydoll. Great with the meal and wouldve been awesome by itself.

2005 vintage

Better then average but not worth what I paid at the restaurant

2005 vintage

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