Anakota

Helena Montana Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.134 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Ron R
9.3

Maybe not the best choice for a summer's day, but it is certainly an extravagant one.

Cassis, coffee, black fruits and kirsch on the nose. On the palette, the wine seems to have shed some puppy fat. It has evolved to become less viscous and more delineated. Excellent balanced structure, complicated with tobacco, smoke, maraschino cherries and cinnamon. Finishes long and sweet, with a plush texture. This is an excellent single vineyard, 100% cab blockbuster.

Maybe not the best choice for a summer's day, but it is certainly an extravagant one.

Cassis, coffee, black fruits and kirsch on the nose. On the palette, the wine seems to have shed some puppy fat. It has evolved to become less viscous and more delineated. Excellent balanced structure, complicated with tobacco, smoke, maraschino cherries and cinnamon. Finishes long and sweet, with a plush texture. This is an excellent single vineyard, 100% cab blockbuster.

Jun 12th, 2016
Ron R
9.4

Wow! Just up my alley...
Extravagant nose of syrup, exotic fruits and jam compote.

On the palette, the wine is framed with text-book tannins. The flavors sail on. Huge depth and length. Excellent KV example.

Wow! Just up my alley...
Extravagant nose of syrup, exotic fruits and jam compote.

On the palette, the wine is framed with text-book tannins. The flavors sail on. Huge depth and length. Excellent KV example.

Sep 7th, 2015
Sommelara

Cigar aroma and taste. Big brilliant, full body with very ripe ripe black fruits. Thick and just brew Espresso lasting taste!

Cigar aroma and taste. Big brilliant, full body with very ripe ripe black fruits. Thick and just brew Espresso lasting taste!

Mar 20th, 2015
Andy Hall

Inviting nose, nice balance of fruit and acid, but a bit short on the finish. A pleasant drink.

Inviting nose, nice balance of fruit and acid, but a bit short on the finish. A pleasant drink.

Jun 19th, 2021
Julia Indik

Inky dark berries, chocolate, followed by currants and oak. Dry tannins dominate a long finish

Inky dark berries, chocolate, followed by currants and oak. Dry tannins dominate a long finish

Dec 22nd, 2019
Julia Indik

Hint of smoke from the start and then a rich blend of black cherry, currants, and touch of pecan, coffee and chocolate. Long and rich finish

Hint of smoke from the start and then a rich blend of black cherry, currants, and touch of pecan, coffee and chocolate. Long and rich finish

Sep 15th, 2019
Andy Hall

Excellent!

Excellent!

Feb 12th, 2019
William Sites

Dark fruits, needs more age and needs to breath a couple of hours.

Dark fruits, needs more age and needs to breath a couple of hours.

Jan 25th, 2017
Andrew Mecoli

Big wine. Too big. Balanced and not unpleasant in any specific way, just not my style.

Big wine. Too big. Balanced and not unpleasant in any specific way, just not my style.

Mar 9th, 2016
Paco Suro

Good tannins.

Good tannins.

Feb 7th, 2016