The 2011 vintage has indeed had some bad press, but I wouldn’t tell that to the folks at Whitehall Lane, where the vintage gave them a ripe, rich, voluptuous Reserve Cabernet with exceptional fruit purity, outstanding density and a socko finish. On the palate the wine shows black currant, blackberry aroma with a hint of vanilla and supple, sweet tannins that coat the mouth. This one is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser,
Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
By Robert Whitley