Girard Winery

Artistry Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.075 ratings

8.95 pro ratings

Napa Valley, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Merlot

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

8.5

2012 vintage. Bordeaux blend. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 11% malbec, 9% cabernet franc and 8% merlot. Dark ruby. Cranberry nose, not very complex.Juicy fruit, fine acidity, drinking well, but could do with a bit more complexity and a little less oak. Abv. 14,9%.

2012 vintage. Bordeaux blend. 59% cabernet sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 11% malbec, 9% cabernet franc and 8% merlot. Dark ruby. Cranberry nose, not very complex.Juicy fruit, fine acidity, drinking well, but could do with a bit more complexity and a little less oak. Abv. 14,9%.

May 10th, 2017

9.0

I'm fairly new to Girard wines, but really quite fond of this cab blend. I've tasted the '11 as well and this seems to be a step above. Really opens nicely after a bit of a decant...medium bodied but full of great flavor.

I'm fairly new to Girard wines, but really quite fond of this cab blend. I've tasted the '11 as well and this seems to be a step above. Really opens nicely after a bit of a decant...medium bodied but full of great flavor.

Mar 3rd, 2016

Jordan Gianelli

9.1

Medium bodied but full flavored! The Bordeaux varieties come together quite harmoniously with soft and supple finish. Always a fun wine to have around.

Medium bodied but full flavored! The Bordeaux varieties come together quite harmoniously with soft and supple finish. Always a fun wine to have around.

Nov 23rd, 2015

9.1

Very nice drinkable wine.

Very nice drinkable wine.

Jul 24th, 2017

7.1

Dark ruby rose. Metallic with sharp edges. Maybe it will find some balance in a day, but right now a disappointment.

Dark ruby rose. Metallic with sharp edges. Maybe it will find some balance in a day, but right now a disappointment.

Jun 28th, 2017

8.0

Bold. Dry.

Bold. Dry.

Mar 8th, 2017

9.1

2012 better than 2011. Smooth

2012 better than 2011. Smooth

Feb 12th, 2017

8.9

Very good and flavorful general appeal blend - nothing exceptional but also good drinking.

Very good and flavorful general appeal blend - nothing exceptional but also good drinking.

Jan 23rd, 2017

8.8

Good. 10/16

Good. 10/16

Nov 6th, 2016

Donna Fauerbach

9.1

Pairs well with cheese @ a party!

Pairs well with cheese @ a party!

Sep 25th, 2016