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Quella Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.511 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Napa Valley, 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
Shay A
9.5

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.

The first of a monster lineup of 5 incredible red wines. For the first 10-15mins, this was actually my favorite. Very high toned and lifted. Bright. Rich red fruits, spicy black fruits, kirsch, sage and potpourri jump from the glass. On the palate, it was the most elegant of the five with Black Forest cake, mulberries, cedar, dark chocolate shavings and baking spices. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab (but it certainly seemed a bit of an outlier compared to the next 4!)

After a couple months of hiatus, the Friday City Club group was able to get back together (albeit a smaller, more spread out group) for an epic hosting by @joe leatherwood . 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine, all served blind.

The first of a monster lineup of 5 incredible red wines. For the first 10-15mins, this was actually my favorite. Very high toned and lifted. Bright. Rich red fruits, spicy black fruits, kirsch, sage and potpourri jump from the glass. On the palate, it was the most elegant of the five with Black Forest cake, mulberries, cedar, dark chocolate shavings and baking spices. I called this 7-10yr old Napa cab (but it certainly seemed a bit of an outlier compared to the next 4!)

Jun 24th, 2020
Vino Joe

Power. Fragrant. Supple. Boisterous. Lingering. Deep red color. Magnificent. Busted this out for the Super Bowl. Almost made up for the result!

Power. Fragrant. Supple. Boisterous. Lingering. Deep red color. Magnificent. Busted this out for the Super Bowl. Almost made up for the result!

Feb 12th, 2023
V M
9.7

Gorgeous nose of mountain berries and limestone. Tobacco, berry and vanilla palate. Focused and mouth watering this isn't overwhelming yet lingers in the palate.

Gorgeous nose of mountain berries and limestone. Tobacco, berry and vanilla palate. Focused and mouth watering this isn't overwhelming yet lingers in the palate.

Sep 17th, 2017
KA
9.4

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KA had this 2 years ago

Jan 28th, 2023
Mark Wheelihan

Mark had this 6 years ago

Mark had this 6 years ago

Aug 18th, 2018
Sébastian de Vizcaya

Sébastian had this 7 years ago

Sébastian had this 7 years ago

Aug 23rd, 2017
Darian Shirazi

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Jul 24th, 2017
Chantell Preston

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May 21st, 2017
Rahul Kanwar

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Feb 24th, 2017
ed
9.5

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ed had this 8 years ago

Feb 18th, 2017