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93 Virage 2010 Napa Valley Red Wine: Drop
this vintage of Virage into a blind tasting and my guess is most wine
enthusiasts, even the experts, would peg it for a Bordeaux. In that sense, Emily
Richer's "Right Bank" project is a mission accomplished. She has embraced the
model of St. Emilion, where Cabernet is difficult to ripen and thus Merlot and
Cabernet Franc rule, to produce a superb Bordeaux-style blend with two grapes
that often don't get the respect they deserve, especially in California. This
vintage exhibits the telltale herbal, savory nuance of Cab Franc, but on the
palate it seems the Merlot takes over with aromas of plum and red currant. There
is a light touch of spicy oak and the tannins are firm, but this wine has every
right to improve over the next decade or so. Well done. Robert
Whitley Oct 7, 2014
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