Moone-Tsai Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3228 ratings
9.338 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
Shay A
9.4

November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!

Could not believe how good this was in terms of how open it was drinking. This is one of those wines that I would describe as sexy. Rich, opulent, and hedonistic like. This is plush and elixir like Napa cabernet in a really good drinking window. Baked blue and black fruits, nutmeg, baking spices and graphite on the nose. Sweet pipe tobacco, violets and milk chocolate drizzle over mixed berries. Looking forward to my visit in about 8 weeks. Thanks
@Weston Eidson

November’s 4th Friday was a big hit. There is no way I’ll be able to upload all the wines, nor give them the reviews they deserve, but there were a few worthy of mentioning!

Could not believe how good this was in terms of how open it was drinking. This is one of those wines that I would describe as sexy. Rich, opulent, and hedonistic like. This is plush and elixir like Napa cabernet in a really good drinking window. Baked blue and black fruits, nutmeg, baking spices and graphite on the nose. Sweet pipe tobacco, violets and milk chocolate drizzle over mixed berries. Looking forward to my visit in about 8 weeks. Thanks
@Weston Eidson

Dec 3rd, 2019
Brent S

Number 11 of 12 in a blind tasting of stellar wines.

Number 11 of 12 in a blind tasting of stellar wines.

Mar 14th, 2019
Rob B
9.3

Gifted and autographed by NHL player Jeff Skinner

Gifted and autographed by NHL player Jeff Skinner

Dec 25th, 2018
Heather Radano

Absolutely delicious and luxurious, like liquid velvet. Did not decant it. Had it with a baguette and some Brie.

Absolutely delicious and luxurious, like liquid velvet. Did not decant it. Had it with a baguette and some Brie.

5 people found it helpfulJan 10th, 2015
Andrew Kleinhans

Wow

4 people found it helpfulJun 13th, 2014
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.5

Ready for some blatant honesty? This '12 Moone Tsai is drinking so well right now that I opened one yesterday...and another one tonight. Sure, MT's wines are known to age well, but to me this wine is peaking at this absolute moment. As in on August, 2 2016! Drink one right now, and thank me tomorrow...

Ready for some blatant honesty? This '12 Moone Tsai is drinking so well right now that I opened one yesterday...and another one tonight. Sure, MT's wines are known to age well, but to me this wine is peaking at this absolute moment. As in on August, 2 2016! Drink one right now, and thank me tomorrow...

3 people found it helpfulAug 3rd, 2016
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nice full soft body. Fruits are round ruby creamy and lush. There's nearly no bite in this 13. Tannins are full but round and easy on the palate. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, blueberries, oak is done just right, rich black moist soil, minerals are very relaxed. Acidity is dead on and finish is long and beautiful.

Nice full soft body. Fruits are round ruby creamy and lush. There's nearly no bite in this 13. Tannins are full but round and easy on the palate. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, blueberries, oak is done just right, rich black moist soil, minerals are very relaxed. Acidity is dead on and finish is long and beautiful.

2 people found it helpfulSep 18th, 2016
Mike

Currants. Blueberries. #LIQUIDSILK Makes time with the in-laws great.......🍷🌲👍🏼

Currants. Blueberries. #LIQUIDSILK Makes time with the in-laws great.......🍷🌲👍🏼

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2018
Steve Sánchez

Super lush, great balance between fruit tannin and even a hint of smoke. Just a hint of acid in the finish that is just right. 15.3%

Super lush, great balance between fruit tannin and even a hint of smoke. Just a hint of acid in the finish that is just right. 15.3%

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2018
Vanessa

Well-balanced, earth and oak, but not heavy oak. Great complement to the meal.

Well-balanced, earth and oak, but not heavy oak. Great complement to the meal.

1 person found it helpfulMay 27th, 2018