Pulido-Walker

Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.331 ratings
9.07 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
Shawn R

Every now and then you get a wine that grabs your attention. This bottle does just that. Can smell it four foot away from the decanter-tar and exotic spice whiff of asphalt, hint of green that blows off. So balanced nothing jumps out on the palate. Fresh and bright on the palate-Currant, licorice, graphite and loamy earth envelope the palate. Finish gives hints of French oak then tames with soft creasing tannins. Wonderful!

Every now and then you get a wine that grabs your attention. This bottle does just that. Can smell it four foot away from the decanter-tar and exotic spice whiff of asphalt, hint of green that blows off. So balanced nothing jumps out on the palate. Fresh and bright on the palate-Currant, licorice, graphite and loamy earth envelope the palate. Finish gives hints of French oak then tames with soft creasing tannins. Wonderful!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 17th, 2018
Adam Foster

Beverage Director Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, Blue Coop Restaurant

8.8

Nice fruit, very extracted but very light in color (bright red rim with darker core). Oak dominant now but may show well in a few years.

Nice fruit, very extracted but very light in color (bright red rim with darker core). Oak dominant now but may show well in a few years.

Nov 8th, 2014
Ryan Mullins

Rock pile zin on the nose and Russian river Pinot on the nose. I don't understand this wine. For me it has no cabernetness going on

Rock pile zin on the nose and Russian river Pinot on the nose. I don't understand this wine. For me it has no cabernetness going on

Aug 26th, 2014
Rafael Landestoy

Absolutely spectacular bottle. Incredibly elegant packed full of black jammy fruit and a gorgeous finish.

Absolutely spectacular bottle. Incredibly elegant packed full of black jammy fruit and a gorgeous finish.

Aug 16th, 2014
Dave Hillsberg

Bad vintage, and this wine defies it in a big way. Really gorgeous bottle

Bad vintage, and this wine defies it in a big way. Really gorgeous bottle

Jan 17th, 2022
Joe Siler

2011 was an issue? Not for this vineyard.

2011 was an issue? Not for this vineyard.

May 3rd, 2018
Valerie Harrell

My absolute favorite cab of all time-so far. There are no words...

My absolute favorite cab of all time-so far. There are no words...

Nov 25th, 2015
Steve Lazarus

Very nice, smooth drinking wine. With age will be a real spectacular. At least a 93. Enjoy it if you can find it.

Very nice, smooth drinking wine. With age will be a real spectacular. At least a 93. Enjoy it if you can find it.

Oct 13th, 2015
Richard Steinberg

This is a really cool wine. Red fruit with a cherry and some sweetness. I really like it. It is full of flavored and spices.

This is a really cool wine. Red fruit with a cherry and some sweetness. I really like it. It is full of flavored and spices.

Sep 19th, 2015
Eric L.

This is really fantastic. Gorgeous, deep Cabernet flavors. I've been really impressed by 2011s from Pritchard Hill.

This is really fantastic. Gorgeous, deep Cabernet flavors. I've been really impressed by 2011s from Pritchard Hill.

Aug 5th, 2015