2002 Showket Asante Sana Oakville Napa

[winoweenie]

Maybe after a few weeks of sabbatical I read sugar into saccarine but, IMHO this is the best Calif "Super Tuscan' from any producer I've encountered. This beautifully balanced wine shows off what Sangoivese can become in Napa under the eye of a super winemaker like Heide Barrett. Deep brite ruby, loads of aromatics and an entry that couldn't be smoother. This young pup has potential out the papoose but is delicious rite now. 80% Sangiovese and 20% Cabernet there was only 880 cases produced. Loads of silky tannios will carry this bugger another 7-10 and should hold till long after most opf us will own it. Kick-Patootie Juice. Slightly pricy but still a bargain. 47 by the box.14.9% alc. 91/90 WW