James Cole

Umbral Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.77 ratings
9.61 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
Mike R
9.6

One of favorite boutique Napa winery - decanted 2 hours - love the 09, 10 and 12 - not tried the 13 yet - singing in prefect pitch - color is deep red and stunning, smell is intoxicating, taste is with every sip reminding me to smile and the finish is damn right runway model sexy - in honor of @Carl Fischer and the amazing Christmas carol story last night and as a tribute to all delectable folks including the WNH gang - my 2nd seasonal posting is an adaption from Home Alone 2 - "hold it right there - and you respond by saying "this is wine drinkers everywhere" - I say knew it was you as I could smell you near my cellar - you were at my cellar last night and You been drinking with everybody and not always smiling - you been drinking with "Snuffy. Al. Leo. Moe, with the gimpy leg. Cheeks. Boney Bob, Cliff" - you say "I am mistaken and have been not drinking with everybody and when you drink your wine you do smile" - so I say I believe you but tommy gun don't so I going to give to the count of three to pour a glass of wine and start smiling one two and wait you are smiling so keep smiling and Merry Christmas you wine drinking animals!!!!

One of favorite boutique Napa winery - decanted 2 hours - love the 09, 10 and 12 - not tried the 13 yet - singing in prefect pitch - color is deep red and stunning, smell is intoxicating, taste is with every sip reminding me to smile and the finish is damn right runway model sexy - in honor of @Carl Fischer and the amazing Christmas carol story last night and as a tribute to all delectable folks including the WNH gang - my 2nd seasonal posting is an adaption from Home Alone 2 - "hold it right there - and you respond by saying "this is wine drinkers everywhere" - I say knew it was you as I could smell you near my cellar - you were at my cellar last night and You been drinking with everybody and not always smiling - you been drinking with "Snuffy. Al. Leo. Moe, with the gimpy leg. Cheeks. Boney Bob, Cliff" - you say "I am mistaken and have been not drinking with everybody and when you drink your wine you do smile" - so I say I believe you but tommy gun don't so I going to give to the count of three to pour a glass of wine and start smiling one two and wait you are smiling so keep smiling and Merry Christmas you wine drinking animals!!!!

Dec 24th, 2016
Ken Venezio

Inky black in the glass. Lovely black cherries, cassis, licorice and spice. Has a full-bodied palate with medium tannins and flavors of blackberry and chocolate. 2010 so needs a full hour decant.

Inky black in the glass. Lovely black cherries, cassis, licorice and spice. Has a full-bodied palate with medium tannins and flavors of blackberry and chocolate. 2010 so needs a full hour decant.

Apr 12th, 2020
Eric Pach

Umbral Yo!

Umbral Yo!

Apr 25th, 2014
Lorenzo Hernandez

Lorenzo had this 7 years ago

Lorenzo had this 7 years ago

Apr 14th, 2018
Benjamin Sheer

Benjamin had this 8 years ago

Benjamin had this 8 years ago

May 10th, 2016
Mary Lisicky

Mary had this 9 years ago

Mary had this 9 years ago

Oct 9th, 2015
Rick Fenner

Rick had this 10 years ago

Rick had this 10 years ago

Feb 28th, 2015