Steltzner Vineyards

Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

8.818 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Matt Nicoletti

Vanilla and berries nose. Medium bodied and fruity, with Berry and cacao notes, but not sweet.

Vanilla and berries nose. Medium bodied and fruity, with Berry and cacao notes, but not sweet.

Jan 9th, 2018
Dan Brilliant

Smooth, easy drinking wine, right after opening. No front bite nor back aftertaste. Be patient and it gets better.

Smooth, easy drinking wine, right after opening. No front bite nor back aftertaste. Be patient and it gets better.

Dec 25th, 2017
Willie Carter

Much, much better the second day. Floral aromas with undertones of blackberries and a touch of cedar. Big ripe fruits on the palate. Cherries, plums, chocolate, and more oak. Nice fruity finish and just a dash of complexity with the minerality. Very French but alas, the French do this better.

Much, much better the second day. Floral aromas with undertones of blackberries and a touch of cedar. Big ripe fruits on the palate. Cherries, plums, chocolate, and more oak. Nice fruity finish and just a dash of complexity with the minerality. Very French but alas, the French do this better.

Dec 24th, 2016
Mark Helsom

Paired with Grilled Salmon- Very nice for a casual wine on a weeknight.

Paired with Grilled Salmon- Very nice for a casual wine on a weeknight.

Sep 8th, 2016
Erin McLachlan

Who would have thought... some California kids in DC purchasing a bottle of Napa wine? A light red wine; a tasty table wine

Who would have thought... some California kids in DC purchasing a bottle of Napa wine? A light red wine; a tasty table wine

Jan 18th, 2016
Kyle D
7.5

It was different and unique, a little too fruity up front and tartness lingered. not really my style.

It was different and unique, a little too fruity up front and tartness lingered. not really my style.

Oct 24th, 2015
Matthew McHale

Awesome! Big berry flavors. Nice amount of tanin. Really good.

Awesome! Big berry flavors. Nice amount of tanin. Really good.

Aug 30th, 2015
Tom Clayton

Excellent wine, great smooth taste.

Excellent wine, great smooth taste.

Jun 18th, 2015
Erik Pohl

Sommelier/Beverage Director Gull Lake Golf Resorts

8.7

Erik had this 8 years ago

Erik had this 8 years ago

Feb 26th, 2017
Blair Campomizzi

Blair had this 6 years ago

Blair had this 6 years ago

Jan 28th, 2019