Thurlow Cellars Boomslang Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley stainless steel—and a patient élevage

stainless steel—and a patient élevage before bottling

aromatic and distinctly alive

they invariably began their own Champagne house in the village

And that is darn delicious stuff

On the palate

Thurlow Cellars Boomslang Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Russian River Valley stainless steel—and a patient élevageBoomslang 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