Continuum

Novicium Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.222 ratings
9.41 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Mark Blatty

Love it. Very complex.

Love it. Very complex.

May 15th, 2016
Paul J
9.1

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with some caramel edges. Fairly muted nose with some floral tones. Massive tea on the palate with stewed fruit. Medium depth and medium finish. Just not my style.

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with some caramel edges. Fairly muted nose with some floral tones. Massive tea on the palate with stewed fruit. Medium depth and medium finish. Just not my style.

Nov 2nd, 2024
Paul J
9.5

PnP. This was great! Bramble and dark cherries on the nose. Purplish red color. Deep wine with classic Napa sweetness. Fruit forward yet elegant and awesome texture. Medium plus finish. Glad I have one left.

PnP. This was great! Bramble and dark cherries on the nose. Purplish red color. Deep wine with classic Napa sweetness. Fruit forward yet elegant and awesome texture. Medium plus finish. Glad I have one left.

Nov 2nd, 2023
Paul J
9.0

11yr Wedding Anniversary! Wine needed a decant but we didn’t have time. Dark purple color. Great nose of cedar, dark cherries, and rustic elements. Was surprised by the olives and meats on the palate. Was very CDP like. Not sure if it’s in a weird spot, an off bottle, or meant to be that type of blend. Wasn’t bad, but not my style. Medium depth and finish.

11yr Wedding Anniversary! Wine needed a decant but we didn’t have time. Dark purple color. Great nose of cedar, dark cherries, and rustic elements. Was surprised by the olives and meats on the palate. Was very CDP like. Not sure if it’s in a weird spot, an off bottle, or meant to be that type of blend. Wasn’t bad, but not my style. Medium depth and finish.

May 21st, 2022
Bret Barker

Bold and the beautiful. Very young and needed more time to decant but good fruit not overly tannic and well balanced

Bold and the beautiful. Very young and needed more time to decant but good fruit not overly tannic and well balanced

Oct 5th, 2017
Yarrow Beydoun

Earth, leather, pepper, cigar smoke, licorice, dried Rose petals, prunes, tobacco, lovely

Earth, leather, pepper, cigar smoke, licorice, dried Rose petals, prunes, tobacco, lovely

Sep 8th, 2017
Barbie Fiallo

A tried and true favorite of mine. Even this youthful 2013 was so refined and elegant. Love it!!!

A tried and true favorite of mine. Even this youthful 2013 was so refined and elegant. Love it!!!

Apr 23rd, 2017
Scott Withycombe

Early but big, wonderful wine. Will let my others rest...

Early but big, wonderful wine. Will let my others rest...

Oct 23rd, 2016
Barbie Fiallo

Lovely!!!! Beautiful fruit forward bouquet with a complex palate. After a bit of decanting I noticed a very elegant dry finish ! Loved it.

Lovely!!!! Beautiful fruit forward bouquet with a complex palate. After a bit of decanting I noticed a very elegant dry finish ! Loved it.

Aug 31st, 2016
Shubhanan Dakshindas

Shubhanan had this 7 years ago

Shubhanan had this 7 years ago

Sep 6th, 2017