Thurlow Cellars Boomslang Napa Cabernet SauvignonBoomslang is not a subtle Napa Cabernet. It comes on dark and concentrated, made in the plush, hedonistic Napa style, but also kept in line by real structure. This is not excess for its own sake, but full throttle Napa Cab with a slice of scintillating restraint. On the nose, it is black fruited and savory: blackberry compote, cassis and black plum, layered with graphite and espresso grounds, plus dried sage and bay leaf. Theres a subtle smoky

lending length and clarity

that has it all

Leflaive balances it with such precision that you never lose freshness

but the grape proved to be more resistant to oxidation

That was more than 25 years ago

" - James Suckling"92 points

While there are many Albariño on the market

The palate is medium-bodied and polished

old vines and careful work in the cellar

Château Desmirail

more wild red and black cherries

almost like smelling a wet rock