Saddleback Cellars

Zinfandel Old Vines 2005

Jake Hajer

8.9

About 5yr too old. — 9 months ago

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Saddleback Cellars

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Eric Urbani

8.9

A storied producer still at it. Has CF and merlot blended in. — 5 years ago

Paul, Shay and 12 others liked this

Deborah M

I discovered that producer a few years back. Hidden gem.

Saddleback Cellars

Penny Lane Vineyard Sangiovese 2017

Nathan Renfro

9.2

2017 vintage. Same notes as before. — 5 years ago

David liked this

Château La Grave

Cahors Malbec 2017

Tegan Marriott

9.1

Burly, dark, formidable, earth, pipe tobacco, saddleback. A big cahors, ABV is 13.5% — 6 years ago

Paul, Josh and 1 other liked this

Mi Terruño

Mendoza Bonarda 2011

Jake Hajer

8.9

Bonarda also known as charbono. Just enough age on it at 8yr. Saddleback, cranberry, stewed raspberry. Hint of sassafras. Good acidity. — 7 years ago

David liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Barrel Select Nils Venge Los Carneros Vermentino 2016

Jake Hajer

9.2

Such a huge fan of this winery. Uncut grass, a clean barn, white flowers, honeysuckle. On the palate, medium-light, brine. Well made. Rustic yet fresh. — 8 years ago

David liked this

Saddleback Cellars

NILS 30th Anniversary Special Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Skip Smyser

9.4

Nils Venge was the first 100 point winemaker in Napa Valley. He still makes an amazing product 🍷. Earthy, flinty, hints of tobacco. Not the average fruit bomb. Very complex 🍷 — 9 years ago

Daniel, Jan and 4 others liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Napa Valley Merlot 2017

Neal Ferry

9.2

Fantastic and so good — 3 years ago

with TwiLea

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Estate Vineyard Merlot 1998

Mark Turner

9.1

After reminiscing about the late ‘90’s and tasting at Saddleback with Nils Venge, we headed to the cellar and pulled this bottle. It was a bit oxidized and had a little petrol on the nose. Bordeaux funk throughout. Color was clear and bright. Raspberry on the palate. Initially we were ready to pour it out as past it’s prime but we let it sit and it became more approachable. The finish was short with a lingering black cherry taste. It continues to evolve and as I continue to evaluate it 4 hours later, I have increased the rating a Overall it would say drink it now. But give it some time in a decanter instead of writing it off. — 5 years ago

Jason, Shay and 6 others liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Chloe's Blend Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel 2016

Russell Perry

9.0

Very nice blend! — 6 years ago

with Danielle

Saddleback Cellars

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Rochelle

9.6

@Robert Oswald Amazing Smokey In nose and cigar on backend with immediate tones of cardamom! 😍😍 — 7 years ago

David, Laura and 23 others liked this

Saddleback Cellars

Barrel Select Nils Venge Oakville Sauvignon Blanc 2014

D Fisher

9.0

Great pizza wine — 8 years ago

Veritas Vineyard

Saddleback Chardonnay 2015

Kevin & Michelle Minnich

9.5

A lovely non-oaked Chard!! — 8 years ago

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Napa Valley Old Vines Zinfandel 2019

Seth Masterson

9.3

I mis-identifed this as a Napa cabernet blend but it's straight zinfandel.
On the nose is vanilla and spice, stewed and dried fruit, a great use of American oak.
There is a wonderful suppleness, elegance on the tongue and a balance of acidity without tannins that clearly distinguishes it from cabernets. I would have never called myself a fan of Zinfandel but if they were all like this one...

Rootstock — 4 years ago

Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Oakville Estate Vineyard Merlot 2015

Neil Valenzuela

8.9

Deep ruby color. Aromas of black currant, black cherry and leather. Flavors of dark fruit and back tea finish.
With a pinch of (9%) Cabernet Sauvignon.
🥇 89 points - Wine Enthusiast — 5 years ago

Tom, Shay and 12 others liked this