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Checkerboard Vineyards

Kings Row Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.418 ratings
9.73 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
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, Onion

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Checkerboard VineyardsNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Will Burkholder

Owner Fine Wine Dump

9.7

Big black fruits, dense, balanced with integrated tannins. Long, lingering finish. Excellent! I think this is the best 2012 Napa Cab I've tasted to date.

Big black fruits, dense, balanced with integrated tannins. Long, lingering finish. Excellent! I think this is the best 2012 Napa Cab I've tasted to date.

Mar 6th, 2017
leon egozi
9.5

My last of these- they just kept getting better

My last of these- they just kept getting better

Mar 21st, 2021
KA
9.6

Loved this wine just stupendous on so many levels

Loved this wine just stupendous on so many levels

Apr 10th, 2019
BigCat
9.2

Wonderful red wine that was just capital with our rib roast on Christmas Day.

Wonderful red wine that was just capital with our rib roast on Christmas Day.

Dec 25th, 2016
Troy Givens
9.4

This was huge compared to the Bordeaux!

This was huge compared to the Bordeaux!

Aug 1st, 2016
Aaron Hamrock
9.3

Following the checkerboard this is a lovely wine. Perfect way to finish the evening.

Following the checkerboard this is a lovely wine. Perfect way to finish the evening.

Jul 24th, 2016
Troy Givens
9.6

Still young but seems to have a bright future! Looking forward to trying it again in 5 years!

Still young but seems to have a bright future! Looking forward to trying it again in 5 years!

May 29th, 2016
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

9.6

jesus had this 8 years ago

jesus had this 8 years ago

Feb 22nd, 2017
Jim Anderson
9.7

Jim had this 9 years ago

Jim had this 9 years ago

Apr 14th, 2016
Kenji Harashima
9.2

Kenji had this 4 years ago

Kenji had this 4 years ago

May 8th, 2021