Leviathan
California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
California, USA
Needs a little air but it’s singing.
Needs a little air but it’s singing.
Mar 22nd, 2019
We are big fans of this wine. This is their best vintage that we’ve tasted. Excellent value at $32. Big, bold, textured and layered. Presents as a contemporary Bdx blend - which it is.
We are big fans of this wine. This is their best vintage that we’ve tasted. Excellent value at $32. Big, bold, textured and layered. Presents as a contemporary Bdx blend - which it is.
1 person found it helpfulAug 19th, 2019
New world. Over-extracted. Fruit forward. Popular style.
New world. Over-extracted. Fruit forward. Popular style.
1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2019
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, spices, earth and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, earth, mocha, caramel and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This red blend from California is drinking nicely now, although still young. Spicy and fruit forward. Tasty and easy drinking.
Made by the former winemaker for Screaming Eagle.
Robert Parker 94 points.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40.
Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, blackberries, plums, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, spices, earth and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with plums, black currants, coffee, oak, vanilla, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, earth, mocha, caramel and peppercorn.
Medium finish with soft tannins and cherries.
This red blend from California is drinking nicely now, although still young. Spicy and fruit forward. Tasty and easy drinking.
Made by the former winemaker for Screaming Eagle.
Robert Parker 94 points.
Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Aged in French oak barrels.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.8% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40.
With all the fanfare surrounding this wine I was excited to taste the 2016. It landed awkward on the palate and didn’t assemble into anything harmonious even with plenty of time. Very little structure; muddled fruit; nice chocolate notes; it all finished instantly. Not recommended.
With all the fanfare surrounding this wine I was excited to taste the 2016. It landed awkward on the palate and didn’t assemble into anything harmonious even with plenty of time. Very little structure; muddled fruit; nice chocolate notes; it all finished instantly. Not recommended.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2019
Pairing at dark chocolate tasting. Nice match with Dove dark, heightening the vanilla and middle chocolate flavors. Astringency heightened with Ghirardelli 72%. Overmatched by 82% Scharffen Berger
Pairing at dark chocolate tasting. Nice match with Dove dark, heightening the vanilla and middle chocolate flavors. Astringency heightened with Ghirardelli 72%. Overmatched by 82% Scharffen Berger
1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2019
My wife does not like Cab. When she asked if it was Cab, I said no. She said, are you sure. I said it is a Cab blend. She said, she likes it. I love Cab, she doesn’t. So when I can find a Cab or wine with Cab that she likes, I will buy more. For the price point it is spectacular. Dark, smoky, and oaky.
My wife does not like Cab. When she asked if it was Cab, I said no. She said, are you sure. I said it is a Cab blend. She said, she likes it. I love Cab, she doesn’t. So when I can find a Cab or wine with Cab that she likes, I will buy more. For the price point it is spectacular. Dark, smoky, and oaky.
Nov 15th, 2020
Strong. Decanted for an hour but still seemed a little muted and held back.
Strong. Decanted for an hour but still seemed a little muted and held back.
May 18th, 2020