Gandona

Encosta Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.333 ratings
9.314 pro ratings
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
Ron R
8.9

This juice has real potential, but it has a creaky stairway that comes from the vintage. Nice oak profile, however, It’s stemy, and the tannins are underripe. But if you peer beyond those characteristics, I see something special. I want to look at the 12 or 13 vintages.

This juice has real potential, but it has a creaky stairway that comes from the vintage. Nice oak profile, however, It’s stemy, and the tannins are underripe. But if you peer beyond those characteristics, I see something special. I want to look at the 12 or 13 vintages.

Feb 5th, 2018
Robert Jones

Big, deep and rich. If you like this style you'll be happy

Big, deep and rich. If you like this style you'll be happy

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Lots of red fruit, elegantly styled, lengthy finish. Delicious!

Lots of red fruit, elegantly styled, lengthy finish. Delicious!

1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Really loving Gandona's 2011s. Quite elegant with great acidity and balance.

Really loving Gandona's 2011s. Quite elegant with great acidity and balance.

Dec 25th, 2014
Nicole Tyler

Enjoying this wonderful Napa cab with friends in Norfolk. Smooth notes. Nice tobacco finish.

Enjoying this wonderful Napa cab with friends in Norfolk. Smooth notes. Nice tobacco finish.

Oct 12th, 2020
Andy Mc Nees

Just popped. $95 dean and deluca purchase. Letting it decant before I jump in on the worst vintage ever but was assured it was amazing.

Just popped. $95 dean and deluca purchase. Letting it decant before I jump in on the worst vintage ever but was assured it was amazing.

Oct 8th, 2016
John Myers

Big fruit. High alcohol.

Big fruit. High alcohol.

Dec 20th, 2015
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.4

Neighbor wine, one of my fav '11s. Kudos Manny!

Neighbor wine, one of my fav '11s. Kudos Manny!

Oct 16th, 2015
Rob Sternthal

Very smooth. Delicious.

Very smooth. Delicious.

Jun 26th, 2015
Charles Hetzel

2011 Encosta Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2011 Encosta Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

May 2nd, 2015