Desparada

The Purist California Cabernet Sauvignon

9.114 ratings
8.42 pro ratings
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
TheSkip

@Rob Brobst III if you like the Austin Hope, this is a league above for a similar price.

@Rob Brobst III if you like the Austin Hope, this is a league above for a similar price.

May 21st, 2018
Paul T HB

Fruit bomb style, crowd pleaser if thats what you need for non wino's,

Fruit bomb style, crowd pleaser if thats what you need for non wino's,

May 31st, 2017
TheSkip

"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."

While true, there is also the happiness when expectations are realized.

I purchased this because it was made by Vailia Esh, wife of Herman Story's Russell From. Owing to my penchant for Herman Story wines and female winemakers, I was sold!

Easily the best nose of sub-40 bottle I may have ever had!! I couldn't stop smelling it!

Excellent oak treatment. Totally allowed the purity of the fruit to show, as the name suggests.

Complete winner.

"Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."

While true, there is also the happiness when expectations are realized.

I purchased this because it was made by Vailia Esh, wife of Herman Story's Russell From. Owing to my penchant for Herman Story wines and female winemakers, I was sold!

Easily the best nose of sub-40 bottle I may have ever had!! I couldn't stop smelling it!

Excellent oak treatment. Totally allowed the purity of the fruit to show, as the name suggests.

Complete winner.

Apr 21st, 2017
Chris Kiranbay

This is maturing beautifully. Silky smooth tannins and enough fruit to keep going.

This is maturing beautifully. Silky smooth tannins and enough fruit to keep going.

Nov 22nd, 2015
dan boedeker

Fruit forward cabernet. Quite nice. From visit to Herman Story downtown Paso

Fruit forward cabernet. Quite nice. From visit to Herman Story downtown Paso

Nov 8th, 2015
Michael-Debbie Jarvis

Clean start and finish. Wonderful cherry blend

Clean start and finish. Wonderful cherry blend

Feb 8th, 2015
Harley Carbery

Director of Wine, Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino and Delano Las Vegas

8.9

Harley had this 8 years ago

Harley had this 8 years ago

Oct 28th, 2016
Jake Perez

Jake had this 5 days ago

Jake had this 5 days ago

Dec 22nd, 2024
Jennifer Powell

Jennifer had this 7 years ago

Jennifer had this 7 years ago

Jun 28th, 2017
Tim Rogers

Tim had this 9 years ago

Tim had this 9 years ago

Oct 26th, 2015