Cimarossa

Riva di Ponente Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.56 ratings
9.61 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
David L

07' Cimarossa Riva DI Ponente. Just a baby. Needed a 2 + hour decanting. 15 years left in the bottle.

07' Cimarossa Riva DI Ponente. Just a baby. Needed a 2 + hour decanting. 15 years left in the bottle.

Feb 17th, 2017
Tom Kobylarz

Mia Klein knocked this out of the park!
#howellmountain fruit at its best, a superb expression of terroir in Napa which to me is usually oversold (and over-oaked).
#miaklein #cimarossa #rivadiponente
Vivid red currants, cassis, a touch of mint and graphite, the palate is juicy, loaded with perfect balance, acidity and ripe, firm tannins that have started to mellow. This is from the western facing terraced slope of the property and was my favorite of the tasting way back in 2012. The cooler effect of a western exposure seems perfect in this vintage.

Mia Klein knocked this out of the park!
#howellmountain fruit at its best, a superb expression of terroir in Napa which to me is usually oversold (and over-oaked).
#miaklein #cimarossa #rivadiponente
Vivid red currants, cassis, a touch of mint and graphite, the palate is juicy, loaded with perfect balance, acidity and ripe, firm tannins that have started to mellow. This is from the western facing terraced slope of the property and was my favorite of the tasting way back in 2012. The cooler effect of a western exposure seems perfect in this vintage.

Jan 16th, 2016
Elizabeth W.

We had a lovely experience at the property with Beth, and both this wine and the last we had knocked it out of the park!

We had a lovely experience at the property with Beth, and both this wine and the last we had knocked it out of the park!

Apr 24th, 2016
Michael Townley

Michael had this 6 years ago

Michael had this 6 years ago

Jul 11th, 2018
Didi Webstet

Didi had this 10 years ago

Didi had this 10 years ago

Jan 18th, 2015
Steve Druskin

Steve had this 11 years ago

Steve had this 11 years ago

Aug 4th, 2013