Yao Ming

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.014 ratings
8.21 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
Meghan Hamilton

Wine Educator Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.2

Really bright cherry, nice start but a bit of a chemical aftertaste.

Really bright cherry, nice start but a bit of a chemical aftertaste.

2 people found it helpfulMar 30th, 2016
Emily Pipes

Easy to drink can’t afford

Easy to drink can’t afford

Dec 30th, 2017
Steven Kukesh

R&D Winemaker at DFV

8.1

Unbalanced. Had higher expectations for this wine. Was overly tannic, I should've waited to open it.

Unbalanced. Had higher expectations for this wine. Was overly tannic, I should've waited to open it.

Aug 4th, 2016
Enrique Palmer

Smooth and light cab.

Smooth and light cab.

Mar 15th, 2016
Nori Sampica

Bold. Flavorful.

Bold. Flavorful.

Dec 27th, 2015
Tam Truong

Still young but lots of potential.

Still young but lots of potential.

Dec 26th, 2015
Tony Capone

2012 Yao Ming. Cab. Interesting , fruit forward, smooth oaky finish, Napa Vally Fruit. Enjoyable

2012 Yao Ming. Cab. Interesting , fruit forward, smooth oaky finish, Napa Vally Fruit. Enjoyable

Jun 7th, 2015
Jack Bauer

Great wine surprised as I wasn't aware that Yao Ming owned a winery. Great depth and earthy taste, which i like.

Great wine surprised as I wasn't aware that Yao Ming owned a winery. Great depth and earthy taste, which i like.

Oct 4th, 2015
Chris Koupal

Chris had this 4 years ago

Chris had this 4 years ago

Feb 15th, 2021
Craig Otten

Craig had this 8 years ago

Craig had this 8 years ago

Apr 6th, 2017