The 2016 Yao Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon was soured from a host of Napa Valley vineyards ranging from their bench land site in Yountville to Northern St. Helena. The wine is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that weighs in at 14.6% alcohol. Classic creme de cassis, red bell pepper, thyme and suggestions of cocoa powder with dusty terroir complete the gorgeous aromatics of the wine. The palate is soft and generous, creating a silky texture and a racy sense of acidity. Black Forest Cake, creme de cassis and mocha flavors all marvelously combine with the bright sense of mentality on the palate. Dense, layered and highly polished, this silky effort will cellar well at least for another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 93
The 2016 Yao Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon was soured from a host of Napa Valley vineyards ranging from their bench land site in Yountville to Northern St. Helena. The wine is a blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot that weighs in at 14.6% alcohol. Classic creme de cassis, red bell pepper, thyme and suggestions of cocoa powder with dusty terroir complete the gorgeous aromatics of the wine. The palate is soft and generous, creating a silky texture and a racy sense of acidity. Black Forest Cake, creme de cassis and mocha flavors all marvelously combine with the bright sense of mentality on the palate. Dense, layered and highly polished, this silky effort will cellar well at least for another fifteen years. Drink 2019-2033- 93
Oct 11th, 2019
Better on day two where the green bell pepper and oak spice character feels more present and integrated. Boozy and craving rib eye.
Better on day two where the green bell pepper and oak spice character feels more present and integrated. Boozy and craving rib eye.
Jun 17th, 2019
A bit too soft for me - merlot %?
A bit too soft for me - merlot %?
Apr 28th, 2019The 2015 Yao Ming ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a silky blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all aged in 100% French oak (65% new) for 18 months. Once in the glass the wine begins to slowly unveil creme de cassis, Turkish coffee, tar and spicebox aromatics that impress. The palate is silky smooth, delivering a really good combination of tension and mouthfeel. Black fruits dance with licorice and allspice flavors on the palate. Seductive, yet mineral driven, this will cellar marvelously over the next two decades. Drink 2018-2035- 93
The 2015 Yao Ming ‘Napa Valley’ Cabernet Sauvignon is a silky blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, all aged in 100% French oak (65% new) for 18 months. Once in the glass the wine begins to slowly unveil creme de cassis, Turkish coffee, tar and spicebox aromatics that impress. The palate is silky smooth, delivering a really good combination of tension and mouthfeel. Black fruits dance with licorice and allspice flavors on the palate. Seductive, yet mineral driven, this will cellar marvelously over the next two decades. Drink 2018-2035- 93
Feb 19th, 2019
Slam dunk, hahahaha hahahaha
Slam dunk, hahahaha hahahaha
4 people found it helpfulApr 5th, 2015
I was very surprise - very solid wine. I am really want to taste this wine again.
I was very surprise - very solid wine. I am really want to taste this wine again.
2 people found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2016
Really bright cherry, nice start but a bit of a chemical aftertaste.
Really bright cherry, nice start but a bit of a chemical aftertaste.
2 people found it helpfulMar 30th, 2016
Too much oak and a touch of rubber.
Too much oak and a touch of rubber.
1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2015
The infamous Mark Bright calls it a slam dunk, others think it a burnt skunk. Under $60 at Costco, so don't buy this on Delectable.
The infamous Mark Bright calls it a slam dunk, others think it a burnt skunk. Under $60 at Costco, so don't buy this on Delectable.
Sep 30th, 2016Classic 2011 Napa Cabernet - Red currant, tobacco, green pepper and earth.
Classic 2011 Napa Cabernet - Red currant, tobacco, green pepper and earth.
Mar 30th, 2016
Napa Valley, California, USA
