The Vineyardist

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.4137 ratings
9.327 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
Brian S

Dried meat, red/blue fruit, coffee, hint of chocolate, leather, touch of mint, green tobacco.

Dried meat, red/blue fruit, coffee, hint of chocolate, leather, touch of mint, green tobacco.

Oct 20th, 2023
David L

10’ How do I get some more of this!

10’ How do I get some more of this!

Apr 3rd, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I coravined a taste of this last night. As I was sipping it, I was thinking that if you didn’t have a trained, sharp palate, many would call this Napa or Mendoza Malbec. Largely because of its bountiful milk chocolate/Mocha qualities with bright blue-purple florals.

The nose is beautiful, deep, dark, ripe, currants/cassis, dark cherries, blackberries, blue & purple fruit mix, pomegranate with baked, strawberries on the glass edges. Sweet berry cola to light fruit liqueur, vanilla, alluvial soils, clay, dry crushed rocks, notes of root beer, malted milk balls, light caramel, mocha, milk chocolate, soft dry herbs, black licorice to the core of anise, underbrush, slightly used leather, dry tobacco, some dark spice, with fresh, bright dark & red florals.

The body is full and lush. Mouthfeel gorgeous. The tannins are round but, still have some tarry teethiness. The structure, tension are still sizable. The length and balance have hit a nice groove. Still 10-15 years of good drink ahead. Deep, dark, ripe, currants/cassis, dark cherries, blackberries, blue & purple fruit mix, pomegranate with baked, strawberries on the glass edges. Sweet berry cola to cherry kirsch fruit liqueur, vanilla, black licorice to anise, alluvial soils, clay, dark, rich, turned earth, dry crushed rocks, graphite, dry tobacco, underbrush, notes of root beer, malted milk balls, light caramel, mocha, milk chocolate, soft dry herbs, black licorice to the core of anise, underbrush, slightly used leather, dry tobacco, dark spice with rising palate heat, with fresh, bright dark, red florals with violets. The acidity is near perfect. The long, rich, lush, ripe well balanced finish persists endlessly.

Stoled this at the Benchmark Bin Sale.

Photos of, The Vineyardist Estate.

I coravined a taste of this last night. As I was sipping it, I was thinking that if you didn’t have a trained, sharp palate, many would call this Napa or Mendoza Malbec. Largely because of its bountiful milk chocolate/Mocha qualities with bright blue-purple florals.

The nose is beautiful, deep, dark, ripe, currants/cassis, dark cherries, blackberries, blue & purple fruit mix, pomegranate with baked, strawberries on the glass edges. Sweet berry cola to light fruit liqueur, vanilla, alluvial soils, clay, dry crushed rocks, notes of root beer, malted milk balls, light caramel, mocha, milk chocolate, soft dry herbs, black licorice to the core of anise, underbrush, slightly used leather, dry tobacco, some dark spice, with fresh, bright dark & red florals.

The body is full and lush. Mouthfeel gorgeous. The tannins are round but, still have some tarry teethiness. The structure, tension are still sizable. The length and balance have hit a nice groove. Still 10-15 years of good drink ahead. Deep, dark, ripe, currants/cassis, dark cherries, blackberries, blue & purple fruit mix, pomegranate with baked, strawberries on the glass edges. Sweet berry cola to cherry kirsch fruit liqueur, vanilla, black licorice to anise, alluvial soils, clay, dark, rich, turned earth, dry crushed rocks, graphite, dry tobacco, underbrush, notes of root beer, malted milk balls, light caramel, mocha, milk chocolate, soft dry herbs, black licorice to the core of anise, underbrush, slightly used leather, dry tobacco, dark spice with rising palate heat, with fresh, bright dark, red florals with violets. The acidity is near perfect. The long, rich, lush, ripe well balanced finish persists endlessly.

Stoled this at the Benchmark Bin Sale.

Photos of, The Vineyardist Estate.

2 people found it helpfulJul 21st, 2019
Martin G Rivard

@David L Thanks bud for the incredible hookup! I've never had this wine. It's a stunning 2010 which is a vintage that I do. It have a lot of. Pop and poured and am letting evolve in the glass. I'll revisit my notes at the end of the night. Right off the bat......,this is better than the 06 Buccella that we had the other night. A little tight but a freakishly long finish. Big lush mouthfeel., some tannins that I think will integrate over time and beautiful dark lush fruit prancing on my palate.
Thank you sir!!!

@David L Thanks bud for the incredible hookup! I've never had this wine. It's a stunning 2010 which is a vintage that I do. It have a lot of. Pop and poured and am letting evolve in the glass. I'll revisit my notes at the end of the night. Right off the bat......,this is better than the 06 Buccella that we had the other night. A little tight but a freakishly long finish. Big lush mouthfeel., some tannins that I think will integrate over time and beautiful dark lush fruit prancing on my palate.
Thank you sir!!!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2017
Zane Fiala

This is a big one. Pretty restrained in the fruit department with a grippy tannic finish. There's some bitter chocolate in there for sure.

This is a big one. Pretty restrained in the fruit department with a grippy tannic finish. There's some bitter chocolate in there for sure.

1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2016
Craig Brown

2011 Vintage is smooth dark fruit. Feeling blessed tonight!

2011 Vintage is smooth dark fruit. Feeling blessed tonight!

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
Eric Guido

Shows amazing drive and fucus. Intense, yet chiseled, with tightly knit minerality encasing a core of vibrant dark fruit. It also sports perfect balance. Simply a beautiful wine with great cellar potential.

Shows amazing drive and fucus. Intense, yet chiseled, with tightly knit minerality encasing a core of vibrant dark fruit. It also sports perfect balance. Simply a beautiful wine with great cellar potential.

Nov 4th, 2015
Alex MacDonald

2011

Mar 30th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

A delicious 2011! Berry fruit with some gravel and a touch of cigar ash.

A delicious 2011! Berry fruit with some gravel and a touch of cigar ash.

Sep 14th, 2014
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Another delicious 2011. Ripe dark cherry/berry fruit, structured while still being giving, long seamless finish.

Another delicious 2011. Ripe dark cherry/berry fruit, structured while still being giving, long seamless finish.

Aug 28th, 2014