Robb Report Praises 2011 Cali Cabs

[Dav3_Dyr0ff]

Daughter’s birth year is 2011. Have yet to find some bottles to put away for her because I’ve not found many that were worthy. Perhaps I need a second look

You may want to check out the Cathy Corison episode of I’ll Drink to That for her comments on her 2011s.

[MikeHill]

Daughter’s birth year is 2011. Have yet to find some bottles to put away for her because I’ve not found many that were worthy. Perhaps I need a second look

I’ve enjoyed 2011 EMH Black Cat, Mondavi Reserve To-Kalon and R-M Panek. Etain and Dominus were also good, but not worth the tariff I’d say. I’ve been able to get some decent prices at auction, but even the well made wines tend toward the leaner more traditional BDX styling. Which can be a welcome alternative.

[jrozes]

2011 EMH crushed it last night with a cabbage and kielbasa soup. The edginess worked beautifully where a plusher rendition would have failed.

[HoosJustinG]

Daughter’s birth year is 2011. Have yet to find some bottles to put away for her because I’ve not found many that were worthy. Perhaps I need a second look

For a special birth year type wine, look at Abreu. Both Thorevilos and Madrona Ranch I’ve had and are great. Colgin Cariad is another great 2011 (unsurprisingly as it’s sourced in large part from those 2 vineyards as well as Abreu HM which I haven’t tried but has limited positive reviews on CT/VN). Keep your eyes peeled at auction — it appears checking my CT that I got all 3 of the above around 200-225/btl (just a tick under for the Colgin, actually).

I also think great bets basically every year are Corison, Dunn HM, (both already mentioned) and Togni.

[Merrill_Lindquist]

2011 EMH crushed it last night with a cabbage and kielbasa soup. The edginess worked beautifully where a plusher rendition would have failed.

I have been thinking of making that soup lately…will be sure to pull one of my own babies to go with it - sounds like the 2011 is in order. Thanks for your note.

[Scott_Brunson]

2011 EMH crushed it last night with a cabbage and kielbasa soup. The edginess worked beautifully where a plusher rendition would have failed.

I have been thinking of making that soup lately…will be sure to pull one of my own babies to go with it - sounds like the 2011 is in order. Thanks for your note.

We loved the 11 with you a couple of years ago.

[JohnP]

Pinots seemed to have an easier go and chardonnay a much easier go than cabs. Have had some exceptional chards from 2011, the Mount Eden for example. Have two left in the cellar

David, great call, I still one left of the 2011 Mount Eden Chard, been saving it for a special occasion.

[Arv_R]

Daughter’s birth year is 2011. Have yet to find some bottles to put away for her because I’ve not found many that were worthy. Perhaps I need a second look

consider vintage port from that year…

[Steve_Gautier]

11 Continuum is great

Haven’t have one yet. Thoughts on how it shows best? Last time I looked at notes it seemed like it needed a lot of air.

[Scott_Brunson]

11 Continuum is great

Haven’t have one yet. Thoughts on how it shows best? Last time I looked at notes it seemed like it needed a lot of air.

Carissa came to Chas before the ‘Rona and did a vertical; I’m not sure how she prepped the wines. I’m still sitting on two of the 11s.

[David_Baum]

Daughter’s birth year is 2011. Have yet to find some bottles to put away for her because I’ve not found many that were worthy. Perhaps I need a second look

consider vintage port from that year…

This. Ive got an OWC of 2011 Dow. Those may outlive you

[David_Baum]

Pinots seemed to have an easier go and chardonnay a much easier go than cabs. Have had some exceptional chards from 2011, the Mount Eden for example. Have two left in the cellar

David, great call, I still one left of the 2011 Mount Eden Chard, been saving it for a special occasion.

Need to have Brian A pull together a nice dinner out once safe to do so again

[JohnP]

Pinots seemed to have an easier go and chardonnay a much easier go than cabs. Have had some exceptional chards from 2011, the Mount Eden for example. Have two left in the cellar

David, great call, I still one left of the 2011 Mount Eden Chard, been saving it for a special occasion.

Need to have Brian A pull together a nice dinner out once safe to do so again

Agreed! Once this crap is over, I think BA should host a cult Napa dinner…it’s well overdue!!