Crown Point

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon

9.28 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara, Central Coast, 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
Matt Sterr

Smells like chemguard 🔥

Smells like chemguard 🔥

Dec 20th, 2019
Shay A
9.3

Earlier this week, a rep for Crown Point wines hosted a tasting to show off a few of their newer releases. New to me, they are out of Santa Barbara and have the duo of Adam Henkel (former assistant winemaker at Harlan for 8yrs) and Philippe Melka (who came on starting with the ‘15 vintage) making the wines.

The difference between this wine and the previous two is that this is their Cabernet (92%) with just a dash of merlot, petit Verdot, malbec and cab franc. Similar to the ‘15 Estate Selection in how this is big and dense but still harmonious. Rich and dark fruits with graphite, cassis, and mocha. Big tannins with a dark and compact core...blackberries, underripe blueberries, violets, and dusty cedar.

Earlier this week, a rep for Crown Point wines hosted a tasting to show off a few of their newer releases. New to me, they are out of Santa Barbara and have the duo of Adam Henkel (former assistant winemaker at Harlan for 8yrs) and Philippe Melka (who came on starting with the ‘15 vintage) making the wines.

The difference between this wine and the previous two is that this is their Cabernet (92%) with just a dash of merlot, petit Verdot, malbec and cab franc. Similar to the ‘15 Estate Selection in how this is big and dense but still harmonious. Rich and dark fruits with graphite, cassis, and mocha. Big tannins with a dark and compact core...blackberries, underripe blueberries, violets, and dusty cedar.

Oct 18th, 2019
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9.3

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-throttle wine. Powerful and ample in the glass, the 2016 is loaded with blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, spice and new French oak. This is a decidedly ripe, flamboyant style, especially within the context of Happy Canyon. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-throttle wine. Powerful and ample in the glass, the 2016 is loaded with blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, spice and new French oak. This is a decidedly ripe, flamboyant style, especially within the context of Happy Canyon. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2020)

1 person found it helpfulAug 21st, 2020
Herb Listen

From Alex

From Alex

Dec 3rd, 2022
Mark

The best Santa Barbara cab. Had it at San Ysidro Ranch.

The best Santa Barbara cab. Had it at San Ysidro Ranch.

Dec 29th, 2021
Scot Walker

Black fruit, mineralality, smooth

Black fruit, mineralality, smooth

Jun 12th, 2021
Joe Flo

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Dec 4th, 2021
leon egozi

leon had this 3 years ago

leon had this 3 years ago

Jun 12th, 2021
Brittany May

Brittany had this 4 years ago

Brittany had this 4 years ago

Aug 10th, 2020