Bure Family

Thirteen Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.235 ratings
9.314 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.2

First Bure Family wine for us. Deep ruby red. Layered nose with notes of black cherries, gravel, cigar box and cassis. Excellent acidity with medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layered palate showing its maturity and finesse. Lush and dark with layers of cigar box, dark powdered cocoa, blackberries, black plums, Christmas spices, aniseed and fruit cake. Long finish with a bit of harshness on the backend. Definitely need to use wake up wine next time. Drink till 2024.

First Bure Family wine for us. Deep ruby red. Layered nose with notes of black cherries, gravel, cigar box and cassis. Excellent acidity with medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layered palate showing its maturity and finesse. Lush and dark with layers of cigar box, dark powdered cocoa, blackberries, black plums, Christmas spices, aniseed and fruit cake. Long finish with a bit of harshness on the backend. Definitely need to use wake up wine next time. Drink till 2024.

May 18th, 2019
David L

Pop & Pour. Getting better as it matures in the bottle. Simply that much more accessible. Delicious!

Pop & Pour. Getting better as it matures in the bottle. Simply that much more accessible. Delicious!

Jan 12th, 2018
David L

09'Bure Thirteen. Again... I'm starting to think some of these 09's are coming around. Drink/ Hold.

09'Bure Thirteen. Again... I'm starting to think some of these 09's are coming around. Drink/ Hold.

Jul 21st, 2017
Henrik Poulsen

150 cases produced.

150 cases produced.

Jul 14th, 2017
David L

Getting better. Wondering if it will be that much better in two years?

Getting better. Wondering if it will be that much better in two years?

1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2018
David L

09' Bure Family Thirteen. We decanted it for 90 minutes. Very dark red in color. It looks brand-new. Palate is a monster even after a two hour decanting. Primarily all black fruits with a hint of blue fruits. RIPE- plum, chocolate, & tannins /acidity that are bold in this 100% Cab. 10'+ years in this bottle. Luc Morlet winemaker . I'm gonna wait another 18 months before we open another.

09' Bure Family Thirteen. We decanted it for 90 minutes. Very dark red in color. It looks brand-new. Palate is a monster even after a two hour decanting. Primarily all black fruits with a hint of blue fruits. RIPE- plum, chocolate, & tannins /acidity that are bold in this 100% Cab. 10'+ years in this bottle. Luc Morlet winemaker . I'm gonna wait another 18 months before we open another.

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2016
Mike Anderson

Owner/Winemaker for MTGA Wines

8.9

Big, but only 6 years old so I'd say that's expected. Some years are definitely left on this #cabernet. #napa #wine

Big, but only 6 years old so I'd say that's expected. Some years are definitely left on this #cabernet. #napa #wine

Jan 19th, 2016
Paul T- Huntington Beach

This will be great tomorrow, first glass is promising.

This will be great tomorrow, first glass is promising.

Dec 1st, 2023
Dhiren Soni

Definitely need to decant for a few hours to bring out the true taste in this wine. Typical bold Napa cab 😋

Definitely need to decant for a few hours to bring out the true taste in this wine. Typical bold Napa cab 😋

Mar 5th, 2016
Erin O'Hagan

2013 Thirteen Bure
Used aerator... didnt have time to decant and still had huge potential straight out of bottle. Looking forward to decanting and drinking or cellar for some years.

2013 Thirteen Bure
Used aerator... didnt have time to decant and still had huge potential straight out of bottle. Looking forward to decanting and drinking or cellar for some years.

Mar 5th, 2016