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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.712 ratings
6.61 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
Sipping Fine Wine

Last vintage I tasted was ‘14, this one not much better. Deep ruby color with aromas of blue/black fruits with earthy herb spice. The palate tried to show off underripe fruit flavors but was overpowered with spices, oak and tannins. This full body wine has harsh tannins, with a medium(-) finish, out of balance. Will not get better with age. Pass, many others better at same price. Tasting Sample.

Last vintage I tasted was ‘14, this one not much better. Deep ruby color with aromas of blue/black fruits with earthy herb spice. The palate tried to show off underripe fruit flavors but was overpowered with spices, oak and tannins. This full body wine has harsh tannins, with a medium(-) finish, out of balance. Will not get better with age. Pass, many others better at same price. Tasting Sample.

1 person found it helpfulNov 29th, 2019
David Walser

Heard that the Chardonnay was a decent wine so decided to try the Cabernet. $20 at Total Wines. Not a lot of depth but a pleasant enough sipping wine with our leftover Indian food at our hotel.

Heard that the Chardonnay was a decent wine so decided to try the Cabernet. $20 at Total Wines. Not a lot of depth but a pleasant enough sipping wine with our leftover Indian food at our hotel.

Feb 10th, 2020
Johanna Catchings

Balance wine, opens beautifully. Paired with Gouda cheese and it was delightful

Balance wine, opens beautifully. Paired with Gouda cheese and it was delightful

Jan 4th, 2020
Lauren Young

Full, a little engineered but good with wagyu

Full, a little engineered but good with wagyu

Aug 4th, 2019
Jeffrey Woo

Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chalk, cocoa, and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied with full tannins. Well-balanced and satisfying.

Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chalk, cocoa, and dark chocolate. Medium-bodied with full tannins. Well-balanced and satisfying.

Jul 9th, 2019
Cynthia

Very light with mild aroma. I think this would be a good summer afternoon wine, slightly chilled. Not my preference for a Cab.

Very light with mild aroma. I think this would be a good summer afternoon wine, slightly chilled. Not my preference for a Cab.

Jul 6th, 2019
Paul K
8.6

So much fruit, not as much balance. For this price point I may grab something from Argentina or Chile instead.

So much fruit, not as much balance. For this price point I may grab something from Argentina or Chile instead.

Jun 12th, 2019
Tessa Mager

Sweet, brown sugar smell, molasses. Dark color. Very sweet, sweet aftertaste. Smooth

Sweet, brown sugar smell, molasses. Dark color. Very sweet, sweet aftertaste. Smooth

May 6th, 2019
Jessie

Jessie had this 4 years ago

Jessie had this 4 years ago

Aug 24th, 2020
Mike Adam

Mike had this 5 years ago

Mike had this 5 years ago

Jan 27th, 2020