Re: 2001 La Jota Howell Mtn Cabernet 2005 J J Prum Riesling Wehlener

On Jul 14, 10:00=EF=BF=BDpm, Mark Lipton <not...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Bi!! wrote:
> > With Grilled NY Strip I opened a 2001 La Jota Howell Mountain
> > Cabernet. =EF=BF=BDThe source of this fruit was somewhat eveident
given=
 the
> > huge fruit component of this wine. =EF=BF=BDIt had the color and
viscos=
ity and
> > aroma of blackberry brandy. =EF=BF=BDIt was deeply concentrated on the
=
palate
> > and quite hot even thought the label stated a 14.1% alcohol. The meat
> > didn't stand a chance with this wine. =EF=BF=BDThe palate was black
fru=
it
> > driven and quite ripe with a bit of sweetness and the tannins were
> > quite soft and plush. =EF=BF=BDNot my style of wine. "B-/C+"
>
> This is quite a depressing note, Bill. =EF=BF=BDIn times past (like the
'=
80s) I
> used to find La Jota Cabs quite drinkable and old school in style.
=EF=BF=
=BDFrom
> what you write here, that is no longer the case. =EF=BF=BDAnother Napa
wi=
nery
> gives in to the Dark Side...
>
> Mark Lipton
>
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At the time that this wine was made La Jota was owned by Markham and I
think they made the wines in their particular style.  I recall
visiting the vineyards a few years ago which were originally planted
by Bill Smith.  The winemakeer from Markham was making the wines at
that time and they were huge.  SInce then the winery was sold so
perhaps they now have a little more restraint.