Newest Scores for Adelaida from Jeb Dunnuck
Cabernet Sauvignon Signature, Viking Estate Vineyard 2014 Shop Now
94 Points - The 100% varietal 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Viking Estate Vineyard also comes from the Viking Estate vineyard and spent 20 months in French oak. It offers a more serious, backward style in its full-bodied, concentrated profile. Terrific notes of lead pencil shavings, blackcurrants, roasted herbs and dark chocolate emerge from this beautiful, rich, textured Cabernet Sauvignon that's going to benefit from short term cellaring and keep for a decade or more.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Viking Estate Vineyard 2014 Shop Now
93 Points - From the Viking Estate Vineyard, the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Viking Estate Vineyard spent 20 months in half new French oak barrels. It offers a terrific bouquet of toasted bread, crème de cassis, black raspberries, vanilla bean and spring flowers. Supple, sexy, layered and gorgeously polished, with tons of fruit, it would cost three times the price if it came from Napa.
Cabernet Franc Signature, Viking Estate Vineyard 2014 - email wines@adelaida.com
93 Points - A variety you don't see very often from Paso, the 2014 Cabernet Franc Signature Viking Estate Vineyard (85% Cabernet Franc, 15%Cabernet Sauvignon) spent 20 months in 50% new French oak. It has a deep ruby color to go with gorgeous notes of blackberries, blueberries, crushed violets and graphite nuances. Rich, medium to full-bodied, concentrated and layered, with a great texture, it shines both for its finesse and texture. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
Finder, Estate Vineyards 2015 – Release Date: October 2017
90 Points - Much more exotic, perfumed and tropical, the 2015 Finder Estate (63% Roussanne, 36% Viognier and 1% Picpoul Blanc fermented and aged in barrel for 18 months) sports a medium gold/vibrant color to go with lots of sautéed peach, pineapple and spring flower aromas and flavors. It's beautifully fruit forward, has excellent purity and a great finish. Drink this outstanding 2015 in its youth while the fruit is front and center.
Cabernet Sauvignon Signature, Viking Estate Vineyard 2015 - Release Date: October 2017
93 Points - Coming all from their estate Viking Vineyard, the 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Signature Viking Estate Vineyard is impressive. Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and oak tanks, it spent 20 months in 75% new French oak before being bottled. Notes of black raspberries, peach pit, violets and hints of toasted spice all emerge from this medium-bodied, super elegant, silky wine that has fine tannin and a great finish.
Syrah Signature, Anna‘s Estate Vineyard 2015 - Release Date: October 2017
92+ Points - Smoked herbs, chocolate, roasted meats and loads of ripe blacker fruits emerge from the 2015 Syrah Signature Anna's Estate Vineyard and it has plenty of toasty oak, medium to full-bodied richness, ripe tannin and tons of charm. Give it a year in bottle. This cuvée is 93% Syrah and 7% Viognier, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak.
Cabernet Franc Signature, Viking Estate Vineyard 2015 - Release Date: March 2018
92 Points - The 2015 Cabernet Franc Signature Viking Estate Vineyard is also gorgeous, and it spent 20 months in 90% new French oak. Black raspberries, blueberries, violets, earth and spring flower characteristics all emerge from this silky, polished, impeccably balanced Cabernet Franc that has fine tannin, solid mid-palate depth and a great finish. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.
Anna‘s Red Signature, Anna‘s Estate Vineyard 2015 - Release Date: April 2018
91 Points - The 2015 Anna's Red Signature Anna's Estate Vineyard checks in as 38% Syrah, 31% Mourvèdre, 18% Grenache, 10% Petite Sirah and 3% Viognier all from the estate Anna's Vineyard. Aged 18 months in French oak, it offers notes of black raspberries, toasted spice, licorice and dried earth. Medium-bodied, impeccably balanced, elegant and lengthy, it has an understate style, yet grows on you with time in the glass.