Wente Vineyards

Southern Hills Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.889 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
Shun Kikuchi

Straightforward+fruits. Deep ruby. Lower temperatures: red fruits like cranberry, red cherries and cassis. Higher temperatures: cassis, blackberry and licorice. Not so herbal nor green like bellpepper, with a touch of vanilla. Dry+, mid acidity. Vervety texture. At first felt restrained extraction, but at higher temperatures it was fruity and straightforward good CS. abv13.5%

Straightforward+fruits. Deep ruby. Lower temperatures: red fruits like cranberry, red cherries and cassis. Higher temperatures: cassis, blackberry and licorice. Not so herbal nor green like bellpepper, with a touch of vanilla. Dry+, mid acidity. Vervety texture. At first felt restrained extraction, but at higher temperatures it was fruity and straightforward good CS. abv13.5%

Jul 17th, 2017
Josh Phillips

A real punch to the pallet! One of my favorite full bodied budget bottles. Deep blood red with hints of ripe black cherry and plum with a great finish of coffee and spice. Subtle tannins that leave this perfectly paired with rich meat dishes like a ribeye or some hardy lamb or a winter bear stew.

A real punch to the pallet! One of my favorite full bodied budget bottles. Deep blood red with hints of ripe black cherry and plum with a great finish of coffee and spice. Subtle tannins that leave this perfectly paired with rich meat dishes like a ribeye or some hardy lamb or a winter bear stew.

2 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2017
Harvey Raben

This wine has a lovely single note of fruity deliciousness. It’s not complex but finishes smoothly over resolved tannins.

This wine has a lovely single note of fruity deliciousness. It’s not complex but finishes smoothly over resolved tannins.

Dec 28th, 2019
Mark S.

A bit sweet cherry aroma. Herb and a bit spicy. Complexity. @, Taoyuan Star, 191025

A bit sweet cherry aroma. Herb and a bit spicy. Complexity. @, Taoyuan Star, 191025

Oct 24th, 2019
Natalie Cullen

Nice nothing special but smooth start lacks a good finish.

Nice nothing special but smooth start lacks a good finish.

Jan 6th, 2018
Dat Vu
9.5

Nice with balance notes good with a medium rare ribeye steak.

Nice with balance notes good with a medium rare ribeye steak.

Oct 21st, 2017
Kim Gowell

Gift from kim the flight attendant

Gift from kim the flight attendant

Oct 8th, 2017
Kim Gowell

Gift from kim the flight attendant

Gift from kim the flight attendant

Oct 8th, 2017
Meredith Gertin

Paul drinking with Alfred at Claire's house

Paul drinking with Alfred at Claire's house

Aug 11th, 2017
Christy

June 26, 2017 Grand View Lodge

June 26, 2017 Grand View Lodge

Jun 26th, 2017