Scores and Accolades:
Lampyridae 2012 Communication Block Cabernet Sauvignon
93 Points. Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Aaron Pott, Winemaker
The aromatics blew me away: cocoa powder, blackberry jam, blood, toast, spices.
Aaron Pott, Winemaker
The aromatics blew me away: cocoa powder, blackberry jam, blood, toast, spices.
2012 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Lampyridae Vineyard
95 Points. Robert Parker
Beringer Single Vineyard, 2012 Lampyridae Vineyard
96 Points. Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Clearly the Lampyridae Vineyard is one of the best on Mt. Veeder.
Clearly the Lampyridae Vineyard is one of the best on Mt. Veeder.
2011 Lampyridae Vineyards Communication Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder
92 Points. Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Aaron Pott, winemaker
Made from 100% Cabernet, this wine shows the intensity of fruit that Mount Veeder is capable of expressing. It also has excellent acidity. But the tannins are astringently strong, giving a numbing sting to the palate. This certainly needs time. Give it until 2022 and beyond. June 1, 2014
Aaron Pott, winemaker
Made from 100% Cabernet, this wine shows the intensity of fruit that Mount Veeder is capable of expressing. It also has excellent acidity. But the tannins are astringently strong, giving a numbing sting to the palate. This certainly needs time. Give it until 2022 and beyond. June 1, 2014
2010 Lampyridae Vineyards Communication Block Red Wine, Mt Veeder
Wine Spectator October 2013, 2010 Communication Block Red Wine selected as one of
"11 Outstanding Rhône-Style Reds From California"
New reviews of Syrah, Grenache and blends from the 2010 vintage
California offers plenty of choice when it comes to Rhône-style red wines. Here are 11 standout examples of this emerging category, all from the 2010 vintage. Aaron Pott continues to do no wrong, this time with a Syrah from Mt. Veeder.
93 Points Wine Spectator Magazine
Aaron Pott Winemaker
Offers dense, chewy tiers of rich dark berry, dark chocolate, spice, licorice and dried herb notes, gaining momentum,
depth and traction on the long, gripping, tannic finish. Syrah. Best from 2014 through 2025. 74 cases made.
James Laube, December 15, 2013
"11 Outstanding Rhône-Style Reds From California"
New reviews of Syrah, Grenache and blends from the 2010 vintage
California offers plenty of choice when it comes to Rhône-style red wines. Here are 11 standout examples of this emerging category, all from the 2010 vintage. Aaron Pott continues to do no wrong, this time with a Syrah from Mt. Veeder.
93 Points Wine Spectator Magazine
Aaron Pott Winemaker
Offers dense, chewy tiers of rich dark berry, dark chocolate, spice, licorice and dried herb notes, gaining momentum,
depth and traction on the long, gripping, tannic finish. Syrah. Best from 2014 through 2025. 74 cases made.
James Laube, December 15, 2013
2010 Lampyridae Vineyards Communication Block Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt Veeder
94 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Aaron Pott Winemaker
"Serious cellar Cabernet here. It’s eruptive with jammy, blackberries, cherries and black currants, with a delicious edge of dark chocolate. The new oak adds spicy, pungent notes of buttered toast and caramel. Yet it’s also very tannic. So balanced and finessed, this Cab should have no
trouble negotiating the next 10-plus years. Maybe longer. Much longer. Cellar Selection." August 2013
93 Points Wine Spectator Magazine
Aaron Pott Winemaker
Appealing, offering a mix of rich flavors, with subtle dark berry, spice, graphite and crushed rock notes. Gains depth and persistence on the finish, where the flavors become more intriguing. Elegant and refined. Drink now through 2025. 46 cases made.(November 15, 2013) James Laubeec
Aaron Pott Winemaker
"Serious cellar Cabernet here. It’s eruptive with jammy, blackberries, cherries and black currants, with a delicious edge of dark chocolate. The new oak adds spicy, pungent notes of buttered toast and caramel. Yet it’s also very tannic. So balanced and finessed, this Cab should have no
trouble negotiating the next 10-plus years. Maybe longer. Much longer. Cellar Selection." August 2013
93 Points Wine Spectator Magazine
Aaron Pott Winemaker
Appealing, offering a mix of rich flavors, with subtle dark berry, spice, graphite and crushed rock notes. Gains depth and persistence on the finish, where the flavors become more intriguing. Elegant and refined. Drink now through 2025. 46 cases made.(November 15, 2013) James Laubeec
Dave from the Napa Wine Project has to say about the 2009 Communication Block
This wine certainly has a mouth watering acidity. The nose is elegant and dominated by red fruit aromas including cranberry, raspberry and initially a puff of dust or a gravel component. As the wine breathes more red fruit dominates. The mouth feel is soft upon entry with broadly distributed and
fairly fine tannins anchoring a long finish. John Schulz Winemaker
fairly fine tannins anchoring a long finish. John Schulz Winemaker
