Caves São João

Quinta do Poço do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon

9.228 ratings
9.43 pro ratings
Bairrada, Beiras, Portugal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Kenny Baldridge

Amazing!!!

Amazing!!!

Nov 10th, 2020
Tom Kobylarz

This is in such an enjoyable spot at the moment, full of dried fruits and tertiary notes, this is medium bodied, fine and resolved tannin, with med+ aroma and flavor intensity. Fruit that tastes partially dried but has some primary character, cassis, currants and black cherry mingle with mint and baking spice notes, subtle notes of oak weave seamlessly into the bouquet and palate. Finishes med+.

This is in such an enjoyable spot at the moment, full of dried fruits and tertiary notes, this is medium bodied, fine and resolved tannin, with med+ aroma and flavor intensity. Fruit that tastes partially dried but has some primary character, cassis, currants and black cherry mingle with mint and baking spice notes, subtle notes of oak weave seamlessly into the bouquet and palate. Finishes med+.

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2022
Matt Sterr

‘94. Delicious and youthful still!

‘94. Delicious and youthful still!

1 person found it helpfulOct 22nd, 2020
John Austin

Held up well 30 years later.

Held up well 30 years later.

Sep 24th, 2023
Patricia Schnitzer

January 2023. A Karen MacNeil “wine you should try” from 2022. Enjoyed w/ KK & C. Stewed red fruit, baking spice, leather. So good! Still vibrant at almost 30 years old.

January 2023. A Karen MacNeil “wine you should try” from 2022. Enjoyed w/ KK & C. Stewed red fruit, baking spice, leather. So good! Still vibrant at almost 30 years old.

Jan 29th, 2023
Brandon Boesch

I still can’t believe how good this is tasting. Tons of all types of pepper, black, white, green, with a great tart cherry, plum, currant flavor and leather. Unbelievable!

I still can’t believe how good this is tasting. Tons of all types of pepper, black, white, green, with a great tart cherry, plum, currant flavor and leather. Unbelievable!

Jan 3rd, 2022
Andrew Schirmer

No formal notes. Barnyard. Mellow, leathery, cherries, smoke.

No formal notes. Barnyard. Mellow, leathery, cherries, smoke.

May 23rd, 2021
Brandon Boesch

This is amazing! Really changed over an hour of air. Actually tasted more fresh. Cherries, leather, dried herbs, flowers, tons of pepper, plums. I’d love to try this in a blind tasting of aged Napa and Bordeaux. Right now I’m impressed for 49 dollars.

This is amazing! Really changed over an hour of air. Actually tasted more fresh. Cherries, leather, dried herbs, flowers, tons of pepper, plums. I’d love to try this in a blind tasting of aged Napa and Bordeaux. Right now I’m impressed for 49 dollars.

Feb 19th, 2021
Josh Kantor

Very very interesting. Cab from Portugal, aged in concrete. Full fruit expression, has more Merlot and Bordeaux qualifies then can. Great fruit, not over powering. Really really like. Changes throughout the bottle. $100 at Bell’s

Very very interesting. Cab from Portugal, aged in concrete. Full fruit expression, has more Merlot and Bordeaux qualifies then can. Great fruit, not over powering. Really really like. Changes throughout the bottle. $100 at Bell’s

Dec 31st, 2019
David Jacobs

Dry burnt cherries, great balance and soft tannins.

Dry burnt cherries, great balance and soft tannins.

Mar 1st, 2019