Whitehall Lane

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.097 ratings
8.912 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
Helen Croskell

Helen had this 8 years ago

Helen had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Had another bottle, still has a punch of dark fruit aromas, mocha and mineral. The palate shows blackberry and plum with toasty oak. The 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. 2012 was an ideal growing season. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 7 mos. ago, still young, but tannins softened. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should continue to age well. A great value. I have a few more bottles that I will keep opening, check in 6 mos.

Had another bottle, still has a punch of dark fruit aromas, mocha and mineral. The palate shows blackberry and plum with toasty oak. The 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. 2012 was an ideal growing season. Aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 7 mos. ago, still young, but tannins softened. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should continue to age well. A great value. I have a few more bottles that I will keep opening, check in 6 mos.

May 13th, 2017
Mike R
9.0

A friend came to my house and gifted me this wine - I was afraid to try - I tried and I am surprised - I like it but not recommending to purchase for believe there are others for same price point I like better - yet I do it is big and bold but the heat off this is a little surprising so cannot say beautiful - I can say if out and offered please partake as it will produce a smile 😀

Also don't be afraid to try new things for once in a while you might just find a great one and keeper - hope everyone has a great Friday night and stay warm

A friend came to my house and gifted me this wine - I was afraid to try - I tried and I am surprised - I like it but not recommending to purchase for believe there are others for same price point I like better - yet I do it is big and bold but the heat off this is a little surprising so cannot say beautiful - I can say if out and offered please partake as it will produce a smile 😀

Also don't be afraid to try new things for once in a while you might just find a great one and keeper - hope everyone has a great Friday night and stay warm

Jan 13th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and mineral. The palate shows ripe blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The 2012 was an ideal growing season. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 6 months ago and, although young, had approachable fine tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade. A great value.

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and mineral. The palate shows ripe blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The 2012 was an ideal growing season. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak. I had this 6 months ago and, although young, had approachable fine tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade. A great value.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Henrik Poulsen

14.2% alc.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.

14.2% alc.
85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 4% Malbec.

Apr 5th, 2016
Sipping Fine Wine

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and wet stone notes. The palate shows ripe fresh blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, noting that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak and, despite being young, had approachable fine grained tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade and a great value. Note: 2012 was an ideal growing season.

Deep red and packed a powerful punch of dark fruit aromas with mocha and wet stone notes. The palate shows ripe fresh blackberries and plums, with toasty oak, noting that the 4 grape blend adds complexity to the wine. The wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak and, despite being young, had approachable fine grained tannins. The finish was well balanced with good acidity and a nice mineral edge. This wine should age well for a decade and a great value. Note: 2012 was an ideal growing season.

Mar 26th, 2016
Renato Hoyle

Very balanced and smooth.

Very balanced and smooth.

Jan 20th, 2016
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.5

Found this one awaiting me in my hotel room in Napa last weekend. Definitely plush fruit. Well made just not quite my speed.

Found this one awaiting me in my hotel room in Napa last weekend. Definitely plush fruit. Well made just not quite my speed.

Nov 26th, 2014
Al Guerra

Excellent full bodied Cab with a long smooth finish.

Excellent full bodied Cab with a long smooth finish.

Dec 5th, 2019
Jonathan Wall

Always a good Napa cab from a great family owned winery. After two hours open it was well balanced with lush fruit.

Always a good Napa cab from a great family owned winery. After two hours open it was well balanced with lush fruit.

Apr 13th, 2017