'05 Joel Gott Cab

[brappy]

Anyone gotten around to this one yet? I Actually had one of the restaurant clients give a bottle to taste. So I'm opening it tonight. We'll see.

mark

[brappy]

I guess not.....

Medium to medium/full body; nose has red fruits, some wet barnyard earth and a touch of cola. Palate has much of the same. Good concentration; acidity shows itself on the mid-palate. Medium length finish.

Over some time (about 2 hrs), some caramel notes came out on the nose and palate. The wine got much, much better over this time. It also has picked up weight. I highly suggest decanting this for awhile. Good QPR for under $20.

[TheEngineer]

How does it compare to previous years in your opinion?

[brappy]

Hi Eng,

I've no idea... This is the first I've tasted from this producer. Wish someone else would chime in with a comparison note....

mark

[winoweenie]

Braps the post titled IMMEDIATE action required will give you loads of insight on this fine producer. WW

[VouvrayHead]

sorry I'm late to this party, been busy!

I like the 05 Cab from them a lot.. I found it a touch light but fruit forward and invitingly drinkable with nice bright cab flavors... This was 3-4 months ago, I had a few of these...

i liked it better than the 04, which I tried last year.

Gonna pop the 05 McMannis in next couple of days and I'll post my ever-inspired opinion.