Joullian
Carmel Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Carmel Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Dark purplish ruby red. Dark nose with layers of dark cocoa and raspberries. A touch herbal with some anise as well. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich palate with dark spices, black raspberries, black berries, plums, perfumy, dark cocoa, spicy berries and dark gravel. Dry and long finish. Best with an hour or so decant. Drink till 2028.
Brand new label on this 2014 bottling from Joullian Vineyards. Made up of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc from the Joullian Estate in Camel Valley. Aged for 19 months in 15% new French oak barrels. 1,387 cases produced and retails for $35.00. (90+)
Sample provided by the estate.
Dark purplish ruby red. Dark nose with layers of dark cocoa and raspberries. A touch herbal with some anise as well. Heavy tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Rich palate with dark spices, black raspberries, black berries, plums, perfumy, dark cocoa, spicy berries and dark gravel. Dry and long finish. Best with an hour or so decant. Drink till 2028.
Brand new label on this 2014 bottling from Joullian Vineyards. Made up of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc from the Joullian Estate in Camel Valley. Aged for 19 months in 15% new French oak barrels. 1,387 cases produced and retails for $35.00. (90+)
Sample provided by the estate.
Aaron had this 10 years ago
Aaron had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulDec 9th, 2013
Ready to drink milk chocolate and blueberries
Ready to drink milk chocolate and blueberries
Sep 7th, 2015
Raspberry, tart cherry, and new oak in the nose. Raspberry,
cherry, American oak, cranberry, cedar, anise, and cola with a hint of black pepper on the palate. Medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, and medium plus acid. A fruit forward, medium bodied cab.
Raspberry, tart cherry, and new oak in the nose. Raspberry,
cherry, American oak, cranberry, cedar, anise, and cola with a hint of black pepper on the palate. Medium plus tannins, medium alcohol, and medium plus acid. A fruit forward, medium bodied cab.
Fresh red berries, peppery and highly aromatic red currants, some licorice and mild to low smoky notes. Medium plus tannins, yet low astringent, but still a bit young to drink, it needs some time, but shows great potential.
Fresh red berries, peppery and highly aromatic red currants, some licorice and mild to low smoky notes. Medium plus tannins, yet low astringent, but still a bit young to drink, it needs some time, but shows great potential.
Sep 13th, 2017Dark fresh fruit not jammy. Great nose, low alcohol. Age 10-15 years. Have with lamb or heavily marbled meat.
Dark fresh fruit not jammy. Great nose, low alcohol. Age 10-15 years. Have with lamb or heavily marbled meat.
May 11th, 2015Outstanding. Rich and earthy with a long finish. Could easily go for years to come. Confirms that Carmel Valley is an excellent home for Cabernet
Outstanding. Rich and earthy with a long finish. Could easily go for years to come. Confirms that Carmel Valley is an excellent home for Cabernet
May 3rd, 2015
Robust flavor. Pairs great with pizza.
Robust flavor. Pairs great with pizza.
Feb 16th, 2015
Carmel Valley (Central Coast) has been a favorite destination for my wine adventures. Joullian has been a staple there for 25 years--winemaker Ridge Watson included. Their 2007 (silver at the SF wine comp) lacked that cab kick.
Carmel Valley (Central Coast) has been a favorite destination for my wine adventures. Joullian has been a staple there for 25 years--winemaker Ridge Watson included. Their 2007 (silver at the SF wine comp) lacked that cab kick.
Nov 28th, 2012