Dana Estates

Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.543 ratings
9.414 pro ratings
Rutherford, 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
Greg Gregory

Just beginning to show its depth. Excellent.

Just beginning to show its depth. Excellent.

Apr 3rd, 2019
David L

05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui

05' Dana Estate Helms Vineyards Cabernet. I've had this several times. Previous note still apply. Don't see this getting any better. Drink them in the next 4/5 years . at - Sarento's On The Beach, Maui

Aug 19th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

A truly sick bottle of wine. Decanted. For two hours but it didn't alter the wine in a significant way. This had everything going on front middle and back pallet. In the words of David, it was truly insanity in a glass. Thank God 'David uncorked one for us last night! Pop these if you have them, it is almost a pop and pour type of wine.Verdict was "Yum".

A truly sick bottle of wine. Decanted. For two hours but it didn't alter the wine in a significant way. This had everything going on front middle and back pallet. In the words of David, it was truly insanity in a glass. Thank God 'David uncorked one for us last night! Pop these if you have them, it is almost a pop and pour type of wine.Verdict was "Yum".

Nov 5th, 2016
David L

05' Dana Helms Cabernet. The inaugural vintage. It was a little tight at first. Some sediment. A proper decanting and it shows remarkably(I came back to it in 30 min)The color is dark ruby red. The palate - loads of concentrated red fruits. Deep black fruits finishing towards the end of the palate. Drinking with moderate tannins. The acidity is still integrating with the fruit nicely. A velvet like finish! Drinking wonderfully now. I don't know what the critics would say? I think it's got 6/8 great years in it.

05' Dana Helms Cabernet. The inaugural vintage. It was a little tight at first. Some sediment. A proper decanting and it shows remarkably(I came back to it in 30 min)The color is dark ruby red. The palate - loads of concentrated red fruits. Deep black fruits finishing towards the end of the palate. Drinking with moderate tannins. The acidity is still integrating with the fruit nicely. A velvet like finish! Drinking wonderfully now. I don't know what the critics would say? I think it's got 6/8 great years in it.

Jun 10th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Beautiful lush Rutherford fruit. Still years left.

Beautiful lush Rutherford fruit. Still years left.

Jun 26th, 2015
Cameron Hobel

Owner/Winemaker Hobel Wine Works

9.3

Drinking great...

Drinking great...

May 22nd, 2015
Melissa Treadway

Inaugural vintage... Lovely.

Inaugural vintage... Lovely.

Feb 9th, 2015
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

I want give it a rating to skew anything since I work here. But damn this is a great bottle of wine.

I want give it a rating to skew anything since I work here. But damn this is a great bottle of wine.

Feb 27th, 2015
Robert Berry

Pow.

Pow.

Feb 29th, 2016
Susan Sangiacomo

Sadly, the last bottle I have of their inaugural vintage. Berry and spice and oh so good.

Sadly, the last bottle I have of their inaugural vintage. Berry and spice and oh so good.

Feb 21st, 2016