As a Corison fan , this video was really a pleasant gift for a Sunday morning! And as a fan of Haut Lafite , it was a big thing to know that they have a production in Napa with the Cathiard! This was a really special edition of the Attorney Somm journal ! Thanks !!!
Amidst the myriad of TH-cam influencers, who don’t have any real expertise but claim to know everything, your channel is a rare gem. Thank you for taking the time away from your busy court calendar, just to share the love of your wine knowledge with the public. 🍷🍷🍷
Another great video John, thanks ! Prices became a bad joke for Napa wine. I was looking at purchases in the last 3 years and I am favouring Bordeaux 10-1 over Napa. For $100-$120 I can buy Leoville Poyferre, Clinet, Domaine De Chevalier, amongst many others that are impressive. I continue to buy Napa but I am extremely picky. I recently pass the oportunity to buy my first allocation of Scarecrow after waiting for 3 or so years. At $600+tax+shipping it was $700 a bottle! I franky rather buy Vieux Chateau Certan, Trotanoy, Pavie for much less than that. Of the few wines that I continue to buy are Maybach Materium and VHR. I love Napa, but their prices are absurd and $100 is now the entry point ( if not $150 ) to good wine and for half that I can buy impressive wines from many other places.
Thanks very much for weighing in! I definitely understand the pricing concerns and try to include Napa wines at various price points in these videos. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
You do a great job show the Napa haters that Napa has great wines that aren’t in the modern style. Never had most of the wines on the list and will keep them on my wishlist.
Thanks! Yes, there are definitely a wide variety of styles and expressions of Napa Valley wines. Unfortunately, it is often the victim of generalizations and assumptions. Hope that you get a chance to try some of these and that you enjoy them as much as I do!
Geweldige video over wijnproeverijen! De beelden waren verbluffend en de beschrijvingen van de wijnen waren informatief. Een must-watch voor wijnliefhebbers zoals ik. Ik zal deze video zeker delen met mijn vrienden.😗
I enjoyed a 2013 Othello last year, which I understand has been widely available in European markets for years. I remember it being great value for money.
When it comes to Napa Valley, or any other wine region in the world for that matter, your channel is the definitive source of the best and most reliable recommendations. All the labels you listed here are, no doubt, some of the crème de la crème of Napa Valley. I endeavor to have one of these bottles in the near future.😊 Thank you for making this very helpful video, John. Cheers and Happy Sunday!
Thanks very much, Margaux! Appreciate the kind feedback! Hope that you get a chance to try some of these wines. I understand that Othello has been available in certain parts of Asia already, so perhaps you can locate that one? Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm I’ve tried searching for Othello but no leads yet. I’ll update you when I find it. Thank you! A pleasure to view your content, as always.
Attorney Somm, congratulations on your 10,000 subscribers. Boy, you are moving. Nice work, brother. I have seen Othello in Japan. I am a fan of Dominus and bought 2 cases of 2013 and 2016. Thanks for this episode. Most of my Napa Valley stash, I source from Hong Kong. I still have a case of 1992 Screaming Eagle and their 1992 magnum in perfect condition. Do you think the magnum is ready for drinking? Or should I hold onto it a little longer. I drank one of the Eagles, then drank a 2000 Petrus. Well, the Eagle was up to the task. Challenging wines are always hard to rate. Petrus is very minty and licoricey and these aromas last over three days, whereas, the Eagle is black currant, licorice, vanilla and lasted over four days. Petrus went beyond aromas and taste impossible to describe. It was as though you were confined for two days in a pharmacy and then let out into the fresh countryside. The taste on your palet is a dream from which you don’t want to wake up. I say all of that to say Napa and Oakville wines are very strong.
Thanks very much! Greatly appreciate it. During my visit to Dominus, they explained that Othello started out in the Japanese market and has been released in certain other markets as well. This year will be the first time it is released in the US, so that is a nice development for US consumers! I definitely think that you can start enjoying the 1992 Screaming Eagle. It should definitely be ready to enjoy, although I would probably start with the 750s and save the magnum as that one will age longer. Glad that you enjoy the Napa Valley and Oakville wines. I'm a big fan as well. I visited several Oakville producers and attended a special tasting with numerous Oakville producers. It is definitely one of my favorites as well.
I live 45 minutes away and love all your wine recommendations. Arieta is another wine I love on the west side. All wines in the Silverado trail are really good. Healdsburg is another area north of Napa and produce really good Pinot Noir/Chards wines like Kistler, Rochioli, and Arista.
As a huge Christian Moueix fan I have bought Dominus for the last few years.I think their wines from Belair Monange in St Emillion offer exceptional value.
Another wonderful video! Based on your experience with the 2021 Napa vintage, where do you think it will stack up amongst the greats from the past 20 vintages?
2019 is definitely the more highly regarded of the two. 2020 was a tough vintage in Napa, although Dominus/Napanook fared better than most that vintage.
Assuming it was stored properly, that sounds like a good buy to me! 2017 is not my favorite Napa vintage, but the Dominus is about as good as it gets that year and extremely enjoyable. Plus it is probably already in the early stages of its drinking window. Cheers!
Unfortunately they are not open for visits. They don’t sell wine directly or have inventory or a hospitality team to accommodate tastings. I was told that only a small number of key trade partners or media visit.
Yes, I publish Napa videos often to try to help people understand it and make selections that fit their taste preferences. Many tend to think that the wines are all the same, but there are substantial differences in winemaking as well as fruit sources (e.g., mountain fruit, valley fruit, blends of the two, etc.). While Ridge Monte Bello is from the Santa Cruz Mountains and not Napa, it is definitely one of my favorite California wines and an excellent choice! It is very much made in an old world style. It is very age-worthy. Absent a cooler vintage like 2011, I tend to wait at least 10 years to enjoy Ridge MB.
@@henriklindhansen6456 Here the best way to get it is direct from the winery on futures, but that is not too far above the secondary market price here. If you give it some time, I think you will be very happy with it. Ridge is a world-class producer.
Thanks! It was on IG live. I put it on TH-cam too. Here it is: Karen MacNeil's Wine Picks: Uncorking Excellence for Every Budget! th-cam.com/video/h-jiMEgOrXQ/w-d-xo.html
As a Corison fan , this video was really a pleasant gift for a Sunday morning! And as a fan of Haut Lafite , it was a big thing to know that they have a production in Napa with the Cathiard! This was a really special edition of the Attorney Somm journal ! Thanks !!!
Thanks very much! Very glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate the kind feedback!
Amidst the myriad of TH-cam influencers, who don’t have any real expertise but claim to know everything, your channel is a rare gem. Thank you for taking the time away from your busy court calendar, just to share the love of your wine knowledge with the public. 🍷🍷🍷
Thanks very much! Truly appreciate it! Very glad that you enjoy the videos!
Another great video John, thanks ! Prices became a bad joke for Napa wine. I was looking at purchases in the last 3 years and I am favouring Bordeaux 10-1 over Napa. For $100-$120 I can buy Leoville Poyferre, Clinet, Domaine De Chevalier, amongst many others that are impressive. I continue to buy Napa but I am extremely picky. I recently pass the oportunity to buy my first allocation of Scarecrow after waiting for 3 or so years. At $600+tax+shipping it was $700 a bottle! I franky rather buy Vieux Chateau Certan, Trotanoy, Pavie for much less than that. Of the few wines that I continue to buy are Maybach Materium and VHR. I love Napa, but their prices are absurd and $100 is now the entry point ( if not $150 ) to good wine and for half that I can buy impressive wines from many other places.
Thanks very much for weighing in! I definitely understand the pricing concerns and try to include Napa wines at various price points in these videos. Glad you enjoyed the video! Cheers!
You do a great job show the Napa haters that Napa has great wines that aren’t in the modern style. Never had most of the wines on the list and will keep them on my wishlist.
Thanks! Yes, there are definitely a wide variety of styles and expressions of Napa Valley wines. Unfortunately, it is often the victim of generalizations and assumptions. Hope that you get a chance to try some of these and that you enjoy them as much as I do!
This is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your insights into Napa Valley!
My pleasure! Thank you kindly! Cheers!
Geweldige video over wijnproeverijen! De beelden waren verbluffend en de beschrijvingen van de wijnen waren informatief. Een must-watch voor wijnliefhebbers zoals ik. Ik zal deze video zeker delen met mijn vrienden.😗
Thank you! Very much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed a 2013 Othello last year, which I understand has been widely available in European markets for years. I remember it being great value for money.
Thank you! Glad that you enjoyed it. Looking forward to finally having this available in the US later this year!
Great video brother and great to meet you here in Napa!
Thank you! Great to meet you as well!
When it comes to Napa Valley, or any other wine region in the world for that matter, your channel is the definitive source of the best and most reliable recommendations. All the labels you listed here are, no doubt, some of the crème de la crème of Napa Valley. I endeavor to have one of these bottles in the near future.😊 Thank you for making this very helpful video, John. Cheers and Happy Sunday!
Thanks very much, Margaux! Appreciate the kind feedback! Hope that you get a chance to try some of these wines. I understand that Othello has been available in certain parts of Asia already, so perhaps you can locate that one? Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm I’ve tried searching for Othello but no leads yet. I’ll update you when I find it. Thank you! A pleasure to view your content, as always.
@@margauxml Thanks! You may keep an eye out for it if/when you are in Japan. I think that was the first market for it.
@@AttorneySomm Thank you for the additional advice! Much appreciated!
Attorney Somm, congratulations on your 10,000 subscribers. Boy, you are moving. Nice work, brother. I have seen Othello in Japan.
I am a fan of Dominus and bought 2 cases of 2013 and 2016. Thanks for this episode. Most of my Napa Valley stash, I source from Hong Kong. I still have a case of 1992 Screaming Eagle and their 1992 magnum in perfect condition. Do you think the magnum is ready for drinking? Or should I hold onto it a little longer.
I drank one of the Eagles, then drank a 2000 Petrus. Well, the Eagle was up to the task. Challenging wines are always hard to rate. Petrus is very minty and licoricey and these aromas last over three days, whereas, the Eagle is black currant, licorice, vanilla and lasted over four days. Petrus went beyond aromas and taste impossible to describe. It was as though you were confined for two days in a pharmacy and then let out into the fresh countryside. The taste on your palet is a dream from which you don’t want to wake up.
I say all of that to say Napa and Oakville wines are very strong.
Thanks very much! Greatly appreciate it. During my visit to Dominus, they explained that Othello started out in the Japanese market and has been released in certain other markets as well. This year will be the first time it is released in the US, so that is a nice development for US consumers!
I definitely think that you can start enjoying the 1992 Screaming Eagle. It should definitely be ready to enjoy, although I would probably start with the 750s and save the magnum as that one will age longer.
Glad that you enjoy the Napa Valley and Oakville wines. I'm a big fan as well. I visited several Oakville producers and attended a special tasting with numerous Oakville producers. It is definitely one of my favorites as well.
I live 45 minutes away and love all your wine recommendations. Arieta is another wine I love on the west side. All wines in the Silverado trail are really good. Healdsburg is another area north of Napa and produce really good Pinot Noir/Chards wines like Kistler, Rochioli, and Arista.
Thanks very much! I’m an Arista fan too. Cheers!
To see more of my Napa Valley wine videos, please check out the following playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL2aDDJZh--pDOkG4Ke-EAGiS5LylJXWTz.html
You should really try Burly, incredible Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon. One of my fav Napa family owned producers.
Thank you! A new name for me. I'll keep an eye out and hopefully try them. Cheers!
I find the Coombsville district highly underrated. I've been a big fan of Tom Farella's wines since the early 90's.
@@jd5410 Thank you! I definitely enjoy a number of Coombsville wines as well.
As a huge Christian Moueix fan I have bought Dominus for the last few years.I think their wines from Belair Monange in St Emillion offer exceptional value.
Thank you! Completely agree with you.
Nice video. Othello has been released for about 20 years I believe, I've had it many times in the past.
Only in certain parts of Asia and maybe Canada. It has never been released in the United States.
Thanks!
I live in Greece and believe it is available all around Europe too. Strange they didn't release it in the US.
@@tarekbahri2008 Yes, when I visited they told me it was new for the US market.
Another wonderful video! Based on your experience with the 2021 Napa vintage, where do you think it will stack up amongst the greats from the past 20 vintages?
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it. I think it may be a bit better than 2019, although perhaps not quite as good as 2013. Definitely quite strong!
I’d love to hear what you think about the Cabernets from Rivers Marie.
I'm a fan. I was on the list beginning with the 2009 vintage. In the Napa Valley video that I recommend at the end of this one I feature Rivers Marie.
@@AttorneySomm Great!
Have the Napanook 15 currently at Bowie House in Fort Worth. Come through and taste some with me!
Nice! Should be in a good place.
The Napanook sounds intriguing. Any thoughts on the 2019 vintage? My local Total Wine has that one as well as the 2020.
2019 is definitely the more highly regarded of the two. 2020 was a tough vintage in Napa, although Dominus/Napanook fared better than most that vintage.
@@AttorneySomm yeah I typically avoid the 2020 vintage for obvious reasons. 2019 added to cart! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@jonathanwilliams1974 Hope you enjoy it!
@@AttorneySomm thanks! I'll report back after we try it.
I'd be able to purchase a bottle of 2017 Dominus for 235$. Should I go for it?
Assuming it was stored properly, that sounds like a good buy to me! 2017 is not my favorite Napa vintage, but the Dominus is about as good as it gets that year and extremely enjoyable. Plus it is probably already in the early stages of its drinking window. Cheers!
How do you taste at Dominus, given its lack of a tasting room? Is there a way for folks who do not have a TH-cam channel to do the same?
Unfortunately they are not open for visits. They don’t sell wine directly or have inventory or a hospitality team to accommodate tastings. I was told that only a small number of key trade partners or media visit.
Napa. Is a black hole for me. Im thinking about putting a few bottels of ridge monte Bello in there. Recon i should wait for 2021?
Yes, I publish Napa videos often to try to help people understand it and make selections that fit their taste preferences. Many tend to think that the wines are all the same, but there are substantial differences in winemaking as well as fruit sources (e.g., mountain fruit, valley fruit, blends of the two, etc.).
While Ridge Monte Bello is from the Santa Cruz Mountains and not Napa, it is definitely one of my favorite California wines and an excellent choice! It is very much made in an old world style. It is very age-worthy. Absent a cooler vintage like 2011, I tend to wait at least 10 years to enjoy Ridge MB.
@@AttorneySomm thanks john. Was recomendet that one. But its still 300 dollar +wine jere in Danmark. Hope its worth it. 😀
@@henriklindhansen6456 Here the best way to get it is direct from the winery on futures, but that is not too far above the secondary market price here. If you give it some time, I think you will be very happy with it. Ridge is a world-class producer.
I can buy a Dominus 2019 for $303 usd. Is that a good vintage? Should I? I've never tasted. Ty.
Yes, 2019 is excellent!
What was the name of the podcast you did with Karen?
Thanks! It was on IG live. I put it on TH-cam too. Here it is:
Karen MacNeil's Wine Picks: Uncorking Excellence for Every Budget!
th-cam.com/video/h-jiMEgOrXQ/w-d-xo.html
@@AttorneySomm thank you!
@@eshahn4415 Hope you enjoy it!