Ad Vivum Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.263 ratings
9.227 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
David L

12’ Ad Vivum Sleeping Lady.
First time enjoying anything from this winery.
Full-bodied. Decanted it for close to 90 minutes.
Brick Red in color.
Black cherry, dark raspberry, & tar take the lead. Lavender & tobacco blend in nicely tonight. Generous & integrated soft tannins. Although this is drinking now.
Another couple of years in the bottle wouldn’t hurt. (Wait if possible)
Like the uniqueness/balance. Very well made Napa Cabernet!!

12’ Ad Vivum Sleeping Lady.
First time enjoying anything from this winery.
Full-bodied. Decanted it for close to 90 minutes.
Brick Red in color.
Black cherry, dark raspberry, & tar take the lead. Lavender & tobacco blend in nicely tonight. Generous & integrated soft tannins. Although this is drinking now.
Another couple of years in the bottle wouldn’t hurt. (Wait if possible)
Like the uniqueness/balance. Very well made Napa Cabernet!!

Jan 6th, 2019
Antonio Galloni

Founder, Vinous

9.5

A super-classic wine from this Yountville site. Beautifully perfume, silky and so expressive. Fabulous. Time in bottle has been a big help... 💥🔥🤪😍. Tasted during the Vinous Learn class on Undiscovered Napa Valley...

A super-classic wine from this Yountville site. Beautifully perfume, silky and so expressive. Fabulous. Time in bottle has been a big help... 💥🔥🤪😍. Tasted during the Vinous Learn class on Undiscovered Napa Valley...

3 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2020
Carolyn Morris White

Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab!

Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab!

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015
Nicholas Keeler

Floral, Black fruit, dried cherry, hints of vanilla and wet stone. Palate full round silky tannins move towards black summer fruit, fresh with long enchanting finish. A stellar napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon that would please friends and colleagues alike.

Floral, Black fruit, dried cherry, hints of vanilla and wet stone. Palate full round silky tannins move towards black summer fruit, fresh with long enchanting finish. A stellar napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon that would please friends and colleagues alike.

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2014
Ronnie Sanders

Owner/Importer Vine Street Imports

9.4

Dang that's good

Dang that's good

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014
Ryan Davis

Ryan had this 9 years ago

Ryan had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014
Stephanie Kendall

Great bottle by a great wirmaker

Great bottle by a great wirmaker

1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2013
Jason Lede

Proof that great wines were made in 2011.

Proof that great wines were made in 2011.

Jul 30th, 2016
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

8.7

Fruit not the overwhelming component here. Tannins are strong.

Fruit not the overwhelming component here. Tannins are strong.

Jul 17th, 2016
Henrik Poulsen

Sourced from Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville and made by a friend (Chris Phelps).

Sourced from Sleeping Lady Vineyard in Yountville and made by a friend (Chris Phelps).

Feb 18th, 2016