Charles Krug

Family Reserve Generations Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.147 ratings

9.212 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.2

An outstanding Bordeaux blend from @CharlesKrugWine with a blkberry, cassis, bittersweet chocolate and mineral character

An outstanding Bordeaux blend from @CharlesKrugWine with a blkberry, cassis, bittersweet chocolate and mineral character

1 person found it helpfulMay 29th, 2014

8.9

Was concerned about the vintage yet it held up. Focused on the nose-plowed earth, spice and oak. Dry and green on the palate-wet sage, dusty currants and back to the plowed earth. Well balanced tannins and acidity that display a lingering gripping finish that stays.

Was concerned about the vintage yet it held up. Focused on the nose-plowed earth, spice and oak. Dry and green on the palate-wet sage, dusty currants and back to the plowed earth. Well balanced tannins and acidity that display a lingering gripping finish that stays.

Oct 12th, 2016

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

9.3

2011 is so underrated. Delicous.

2011 is so underrated. Delicous.

Jun 9th, 2015

9.1

Old school Napa holdin it down..

Old school Napa holdin it down..

Mar 8th, 2015

CEO/Founder Bottlenotes

9.5

Classic Bordeaux blend from the oldest winery in Napa. Delicious!

Classic Bordeaux blend from the oldest winery in Napa. Delicious!

Apr 12th, 2014

9.2

Great wine. Mr. Friendlys. 6/15

Great wine. Mr. Friendlys. 6/15

Jun 25th, 2015

9.0

With the "Higgs" holding court in Frankie & Dino's... This and two bottles of Caymus 2012 40th Anniversary... Wednesday night in Boca... to think Marine Park is 1,200 miles away... lifetimes ago...

With the "Higgs" holding court in Frankie & Dino's... This and two bottles of Caymus 2012 40th Anniversary... Wednesday night in Boca... to think Marine Park is 1,200 miles away... lifetimes ago...

Oct 29th, 2014

7.4

Needs a couple more years aging I think.

Needs a couple more years aging I think.

Jun 21st, 2014

9.5

J's birthday weekend kicked off at home

J's birthday weekend kicked off at home

Jun 6th, 2014

9.6

P & N

P & N

May 31st, 2014