Domaine Berrien Cellars

Crown of Cab Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.43 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Michigan, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Daniel P. Drake

This afternoon a good friend and I shared the 2011 Domaine Berrien Cellars Crown of Cab. The wine is a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Your classic Bordeaux blend and again from my favorite winery in Southwest Michigan.

On the nose you will find black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, licorice, herbs, spice and a nice earth component.

The palate brings forth the dark fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, menthol, black licorice, spice, an herbal note and a nice earthy loam.

The wine is full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + sandy tannins that leads to a long clean dark fruit finish. What a pleasant and surprising experience we enjoyed this afternoon. I loved how this wine has developed over time and given another 5 to 10 years it will continue to gracefully age. This is Domaine Barrien's flagship wine and for the price you can't beat it. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a great week ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

This afternoon a good friend and I shared the 2011 Domaine Berrien Cellars Crown of Cab. The wine is a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec. Your classic Bordeaux blend and again from my favorite winery in Southwest Michigan.

On the nose you will find black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, licorice, herbs, spice and a nice earth component.

The palate brings forth the dark fruit, black cherry, black raspberry, black currant, green bell pepper, menthol, black licorice, spice, an herbal note and a nice earthy loam.

The wine is full bodied with medium + acidity and medium + sandy tannins that leads to a long clean dark fruit finish. What a pleasant and surprising experience we enjoyed this afternoon. I loved how this wine has developed over time and given another 5 to 10 years it will continue to gracefully age. This is Domaine Barrien's flagship wine and for the price you can't beat it. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and have a great week ahead. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Mar 10th, 2019
Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.0

2011 Domaine Berrien Cellars 'Crown of Cab' Bordeaux Style Blend, Lake Michigan Shore. Blend of all 5 major Bordeaux red grapes with notes of black cherry and cassis intertwined with mocha dust, espresso bean and vanilla spice. Soft and plush. #wine #sommelier

2011 Domaine Berrien Cellars 'Crown of Cab' Bordeaux Style Blend, Lake Michigan Shore. Blend of all 5 major Bordeaux red grapes with notes of black cherry and cassis intertwined with mocha dust, espresso bean and vanilla spice. Soft and plush. #wine #sommelier

Dec 26th, 2014
Jeremy Kendall

Jeremy had this 11 years ago

Jeremy had this 11 years ago

Jun 27th, 2014