Pott Tasting
Monday, Jan. 27th
2018 Pott Viognier | $73.99
Mt Veeder
92 Points | Robert Parker
The 2018 Viognier 20M3 springs from the glass with gorgeous peach blossoms, poached pears, apple pie and allspice notes plus a waft of paraffin wax. Medium-bodied, the palate has gorgeous purity, expression and freshness with a satiny texture and long, spicy finish.
2017 Pott Her Majesty's Secret Service | $175
Stagecoach
93 Points | Robert Parker
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Her Majesty's Secret Service Stagecoach Vineyard bounds boldly out of the glass with notes of warm cassis, Black Forest cake and mulberries plus hints of licorice, tilled soil, wild sage and tapenade. The medium to full-bodied palate has a generous amount of mid-palate fruit with firm grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and savory. 96 cases were made.
2017 Pott Space & Time Red | $199
Mt Veeder
94 Points | Robert Parker
A blend of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Space & Time has a deep garnet-purple color and opens with fragrant notes of rose hip tea, underbrush and candied violets over a core of blackberry pie, fruitcake and preserved plums. Medium-bodied, the palate has a lot of elegance and expression with a firm, grainy frame and seamless freshness, finishing long and mineral laced. 122 cases were made.
2017 Pott Incubo Cabernet | $199
Mt Veeder
95 Points | Robert Parker
Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Incubo takes some coaxing to reveal beautifully perfumed notes of lilacs, eucalyptus, chocolate box and unsmoked cigars with a core of blackcurrant cordial and plum puddling plus a hint of pencil lead. Medium-bodied, the palate has impressive intensity and purity with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and lovely freshness, finishing long and layered. 195 cases were made.