Markham Vineyards

The Altruist Calistoga Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.08 ratings
9.04 pro ratings
Calistoga, 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

A Bordeaux style blend, 68% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec & 5% Cabernet Franc, aged for 15 months in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, spice and vanilla notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and currants with tobacco, vanilla and cacao. Fine firm tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and sweet mineral notes.

A Bordeaux style blend, 68% Merlot, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec & 5% Cabernet Franc, aged for 15 months in French oak, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruit, spice and vanilla notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and currants with tobacco, vanilla and cacao. Fine firm tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak and sweet mineral notes.

May 2nd, 2022
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, currant, white pepper and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, dark chocolate, currant, white pepper and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Jan 6th, 2022
Cassidy Stirtz

a Merlot-focused blend dedicated to veterans and first responders. also features cab, petit verdot, malbec, and cab franc

a Merlot-focused blend dedicated to veterans and first responders. also features cab, petit verdot, malbec, and cab franc

May 18th, 2021
Russell Perry

Excellent Merlot

Excellent Merlot

Apr 1st, 2021
Miles Perry

An easy drinking red blend. The merlot shines through.

An easy drinking red blend. The merlot shines through.

Dec 4th, 2020
Steve Roach

Bordeaux style red blend. Delicious - currant, dark berries, smooth tannins. I really like this one.

Bordeaux style red blend. Delicious - currant, dark berries, smooth tannins. I really like this one.

Nov 7th, 2020
Joe Carroll

Owner/Wine Director Spuyten Duyvil, Fette Sau, St. Anselm & Gotham Artisanal Provisions

8.9

Joe had this 3 years ago

Joe had this 3 years ago

Sep 24th, 2021
Morgan

Morgan had this 4 years ago

Morgan had this 4 years ago

Jan 30th, 2021