2002 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Cuvée - USA, California, Napa Valley (6/30/2006)
WIML92,PURPLE92,NOWA,WS87

Tasted June 30, 2006 at a retail tasting. Opened and served immediately in a Riedel tasting glass. Dark purple to crimson color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of fresh flowers, sliced plums and crushed black berries. A little mocha as well. Flavors of plums, black berries, Bing cherries and licorice. Medium acidity, medium tannins. Medium bodied. I’d recommend holding at least one more year or be prepared for at least an hour in the decanter. 2008 might be a better choice. Based on the local retail price of $62.04 I’d say the value here is between agreeable and recommended. (92 pts.)

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the local retail price of $62.04

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is that the price with tax?

Cuvee implies a blend - do you know the varietals?

Bob, nope. That is before tax. The place where I buy most my wines retail gives me a 15% across the boards discount so sometimes it works out to some really odd looking numbers.

Shannon, 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot. All of it 100% estate grown.

Thanks!

2002 Crocker & Starr Stone Place Cuvée - USA, California, Napa Valley (9/21/2008)
Pop and pour. Nice right out of the bottle, with dark cherry fruits and some oak, which became much more prominent as the bottle opened up. This probably can't withstand too much decanting as it seems a bit thin at present; curious to see evolution and the extent to which the oak diminishes. The 2001 Stone Place is among our favorite wines, and a top qpr. (90 pts.)