Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Located just east of St. Helena in Napa where Conn Creek flows out of Howell Mountain. Their 26 acres of vineyards are in the heart of this 40-acre grape-growing paradise. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot. A big wine with complex fruit and spice aromas. Ripe red berry fruits, smooth with an underlying sweetness combined with smoke, spice, leather and oak. Well structured, tannins still a bit tight, ending with earthy pepper character. Enjoyable now but let it sit in cellar.
Located just east of St. Helena in Napa where Conn Creek flows out of Howell Mountain. Their 26 acres of vineyards are in the heart of this 40-acre grape-growing paradise. Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petit Verdot. A big wine with complex fruit and spice aromas. Ripe red berry fruits, smooth with an underlying sweetness combined with smoke, spice, leather and oak. Well structured, tannins still a bit tight, ending with earthy pepper character. Enjoyable now but let it sit in cellar.
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2018
Nervy and maybe more oak showing at this point than is beneficial
Nervy and maybe more oak showing at this point than is beneficial
Oct 9th, 2015This wine is super young, but oh so delectable (no pun). The mouthfeel is incredible and the lush, dark fruit aromas and flavors leap from the glass. I just hope I can hold a bottle or two for later. This is going to develop quite nicely.
This wine is super young, but oh so delectable (no pun). The mouthfeel is incredible and the lush, dark fruit aromas and flavors leap from the glass. I just hope I can hold a bottle or two for later. This is going to develop quite nicely.
Apr 30th, 2015Unratable. Apparently Delectable requires a rating if you comment. Very odd bottle in that a 375 at 8 years old had more sediment than a regular or magnum and the liquid that was left was light weight port (raisin) tasting wine. Very odd indeed.
Unratable. Apparently Delectable requires a rating if you comment. Very odd bottle in that a 375 at 8 years old had more sediment than a regular or magnum and the liquid that was left was light weight port (raisin) tasting wine. Very odd indeed.
Dec 31st, 2020
It doesn't get much better than Conn Valley cab...the 2012 is aging beautifully, though it needs a little time or decantering to open up.
It doesn't get much better than Conn Valley cab...the 2012 is aging beautifully, though it needs a little time or decantering to open up.
Mar 7th, 2017
The wine of tonight is Conn Valley from Anderson's Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon estate reserve!!! Ka Pow! The color is opaque and the legs are thick, slow, and dark! The bouquet is fresh berry pie. My palate aeration of this wine is very smooth with no harsh alcohol nose burn - its my own thing I learned from Maximilian Riedel. The initial palate is raspberry and a huge spice attack. There is oak in the long finish with a buttery chocolate smoothness that quickly turns into a dry finish leaving you thirsty for more!!!!! I love it. This is almost to good to drink with food, but a big thick ribeye would explode with flavor following this one. I just wish it were cheaper.
The wine of tonight is Conn Valley from Anderson's Vineyards 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon estate reserve!!! Ka Pow! The color is opaque and the legs are thick, slow, and dark! The bouquet is fresh berry pie. My palate aeration of this wine is very smooth with no harsh alcohol nose burn - its my own thing I learned from Maximilian Riedel. The initial palate is raspberry and a huge spice attack. There is oak in the long finish with a buttery chocolate smoothness that quickly turns into a dry finish leaving you thirsty for more!!!!! I love it. This is almost to good to drink with food, but a big thick ribeye would explode with flavor following this one. I just wish it were cheaper.
Oct 4th, 2016
Beautiful afternoon in Conn Valley at the ACV Cave Dwellers harvest event. Todd definitely knows how to throw a party - music, great food and plenty of wine. The '12 and '13 Cabs and BdX blends are showing well. Only snapped a pic of the '13 Reserve Cab, but the '13 Eloge was our favorite of the day and was an easy 9.4.
Beautiful afternoon in Conn Valley at the ACV Cave Dwellers harvest event. Todd definitely knows how to throw a party - music, great food and plenty of wine. The '12 and '13 Cabs and BdX blends are showing well. Only snapped a pic of the '13 Reserve Cab, but the '13 Eloge was our favorite of the day and was an easy 9.4.
Sep 25th, 2016
Best day at work deserves a reward💁🏼!!!! De-lish!!!
Best day at work deserves a reward💁🏼!!!! De-lish!!!
Apr 7th, 2016Very fruity, deep color, excellent taste.
Very fruity, deep color, excellent taste.
Feb 27th, 2016