The nose is fantastic. We made lamb stew and got our Christmas tree today and the nose is really fresh like the tree. There is definite pepper, cedar, fresh herbs, a hint of paprika, some other light spices, and a touch of fruit jam. Palate still has strong tannin but it is much more round than I’d expect on those, but fitting merlot domination from Napa. Tons of herbs, a bit of cigar box, dark fruits some dried apricot and dried flowers. I like this better than the nv9. It’s such an amazing value for Napa Bordeaux style. — 3 months ago
2/2021. Nice bold Cab (73%) from Napa Valley. Lingered on the palate and paired well with bone in filet at Hall’s Chophouse Columbia. — 8 days ago
Still drinking nicely. Lighter cab notes. — a month ago
Big aroma of plums and smoke. Pours deep deep inky dark opaque. Initial dryness of serious plums and smokiness with a hint of raspberries. Then a dry dry dry tannic finish. — 7 months ago
Pretty good.... not my favorite, but a good choice. — 16 days ago
This is excellent for the price. Slap a Bordeaux label on this and everyone would suddenly think it’s better. Tons of earth, tea, berries, some forest. After 4 hours of air the Merlot exploded through with cassis, plums, and a bit of baking spice (clove). Just well balanced medium body style Napa. — 3 months ago
Very good old world complexity. Love Cain and this is a great value. — 8 months ago
Neil Valenzuela
Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, leather, Forrest floor and dried herbs. Mellow dark fruit flavors, dark chocolate and cedar finish. — 15 days ago