A Christmas gift from a co-worker, I wasn’t sure what to expect on this one. I tried to search the web for it, nothing. Very typical Cali Cab, bright fruit on the nose and palate, good tannins and a balanced finish. I was really impressed with this bottle, but have no idea where to get it from or how much it costs. I paired it with some Filets on the grill, worked a treat. The tannic structure is perfect for this cut. Not in-your-face, they are part and parcel, holding the wine together and showing no signs of letting up. The fruit is still in primary mode, as would be expected from California. Surprisingly, this wine is still very fresh yet shows some aging capability. I would think it could last until 2018 at the least, and hopefully gain some secondary flavors without losing the its appealing fruit. I reckon a 90 point rating and 4 stars are in order.
Top Hat ’08
30 Monday Jan 2012
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I also very much enjoyed this wine and was surprised to find it for under $10.00 at the Giant Supermarket down the street. I’ve purchased it before at a more uppercrust Grocery (Balducci’s). I’m in VA, not sure if that helps! I also found it hard to get any information on this wine online.
8.99 Giant on sale. I’m also in VA