Pulido-Walker

Melanson Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.528 ratings
9.68 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
Ron R
9.6

Full-on Napa strip tease, with all the assets on show. Jam compote, coffee and maple syrup. So extravagant, it’s obscene. As @Carl Fischer described it, “an embarrassment of riches.”
Gifted by
@Carl Fischer. Thank you kind sir.

Full-on Napa strip tease, with all the assets on show. Jam compote, coffee and maple syrup. So extravagant, it’s obscene. As @Carl Fischer described it, “an embarrassment of riches.”
Gifted by
@Carl Fischer. Thank you kind sir.

May 10th, 2018
Carl Fischer

My reward for the 1:49:55 finish in the NYC Half Marathon (and for beating my fundraising goal toward cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital!). My prior score and notes on this remain consistent. I just LOVE this wine.

My reward for the 1:49:55 finish in the NYC Half Marathon (and for beating my fundraising goal toward cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital!). My prior score and notes on this remain consistent. I just LOVE this wine.

Mar 19th, 2017
Carl Fischer

There's nothing more I can add to my recent review of this wine. I just LOVE it and decided it would be perfect for the playoffs (#PatsNation!). This stuff is so good it even has the dogs begging for some 😜.

There's nothing more I can add to my recent review of this wine. I just LOVE it and decided it would be perfect for the playoffs (#PatsNation!). This stuff is so good it even has the dogs begging for some 😜.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Carl Fischer

This photo's for you @Martin G Rivard 😂 - as I went to put this in the recycle bin I thought of your photo and couldn't help myself. As to the wine - wow wow wow. I had tried this at an event over the summer with Donna Walker (who was lovely) and it is better than I remembered. Decanted for 4 hours. Massively opulent and Pritchard Hill to its core - concentrated, big fruit is the star here (mostly what I got were blackberries) with some slight earthiness mixed in. While the tannins are quite strong even after the decant, there was a nice acidity to balance them out (helped also by a decent amount of time in barrel) - this didn't come across as overly tannic to me. It had a silky smooth, rich mouthfeel that was incredible. Every sip was followed with a smile - the last wine I had that elicited a similar reaction was the '07 Hundred Acre Deep Time (thanks to @Mike Rowe) which still is pretty much the best wine I've ever had. This is a close second to me.

This photo's for you @Martin G Rivard 😂 - as I went to put this in the recycle bin I thought of your photo and couldn't help myself. As to the wine - wow wow wow. I had tried this at an event over the summer with Donna Walker (who was lovely) and it is better than I remembered. Decanted for 4 hours. Massively opulent and Pritchard Hill to its core - concentrated, big fruit is the star here (mostly what I got were blackberries) with some slight earthiness mixed in. While the tannins are quite strong even after the decant, there was a nice acidity to balance them out (helped also by a decent amount of time in barrel) - this didn't come across as overly tannic to me. It had a silky smooth, rich mouthfeel that was incredible. Every sip was followed with a smile - the last wine I had that elicited a similar reaction was the '07 Hundred Acre Deep Time (thanks to @Mike Rowe) which still is pretty much the best wine I've ever had. This is a close second to me.

Dec 4th, 2016
Joe DAscoli

Wine of the night.

Wine of the night.

Jun 2nd, 2024
Robert Ward

Might be my new favorite Cabernet. Everything you want from a wine at this price point, it will not disappoint.

Might be my new favorite Cabernet. Everything you want from a wine at this price point, it will not disappoint.

Dec 31st, 2017
Tucker Knight

Knock out!

Knock out!

Apr 23rd, 2017
Mono Head

Sharp finish. But very good. Has a unique flavor that I can't name. Full body. $195. Dec 2016

Sharp finish. But very good. Has a unique flavor that I can't name. Full body. $195. Dec 2016

Jan 8th, 2017
Matt Gibstein

W/ J.

W/ J.

Nov 13th, 2016
Anna Sangiacomo

Family House Cabernet For Connoisseurs

Family House Cabernet For Connoisseurs

Mar 20th, 2016