Dana Estates

Hershey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.489 ratings
9.325 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
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9.5

Full ruby to the rim. Superripe, deep scents of cherry, mocha and gravel. As fine-grained and suave as the last two but enters the mouth with more obvious definition and mineral firmness, giving the middle palate more energy and thrust. Finishes with unmistakably powerful yet suave Howell Mountain tannins and outstanding slowly building length. Unlike the other two 2010s from Dana Estates, this very large-scaled wine really still needs a couple more years of patience. Good minerality and structure here, but still plenty of alcohol at 15.7%. Finishes with outstanding length and excellent lift. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2020)

Full ruby to the rim. Superripe, deep scents of cherry, mocha and gravel. As fine-grained and suave as the last two but enters the mouth with more obvious definition and mineral firmness, giving the middle palate more energy and thrust. Finishes with unmistakably powerful yet suave Howell Mountain tannins and outstanding slowly building length. Unlike the other two 2010s from Dana Estates, this very large-scaled wine really still needs a couple more years of patience. Good minerality and structure here, but still plenty of alcohol at 15.7%. Finishes with outstanding length and excellent lift. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2020)

May 27th, 2020
Roy Goble

Parker gave it 96 but 92 is more realistic.

Parker gave it 96 but 92 is more realistic.

Jun 15th, 2019
Greg Gregory

Beautiful wine and still quite the adolescent.

Beautiful wine and still quite the adolescent.

Apr 3rd, 2019
Greg Gregory

Brooding and structured. Needs at least a decade. Fabulous.

Brooding and structured. Needs at least a decade. Fabulous.

Apr 3rd, 2019
Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.3

Dense, chocolatey and kinda long but not much fruit character in the expression of acid or fruit. If this is where Napa is headed, I'll be spending my$ elsewhere.

Dense, chocolatey and kinda long but not much fruit character in the expression of acid or fruit. If this is where Napa is headed, I'll be spending my$ elsewhere.

1 person found it helpfulApr 19th, 2017
Roy Goble

Just ... great.

Just ... great.

Feb 11th, 2017
Connor McMahon

One hour decant. This is such a baby.. I've opened it 4 years too early. Good flavor and fruit but hidden behind the structure and tannin.

One hour decant. This is such a baby.. I've opened it 4 years too early. Good flavor and fruit but hidden behind the structure and tannin.

Nov 13th, 2016
Paul Stroud

Sommelier/Wine Director

9.5

Phillipe at his best. Awesome wine showing structure, elegance, and layers on the nose.

Phillipe at his best. Awesome wine showing structure, elegance, and layers on the nose.

Jul 9th, 2016
gino CapitalG

Round Pond Wine & Olive oil educator/sales

8.8

Extremely large and in charge. Nice extraction and a rich depth. To young for me now but giving time it will be a stunner.

Extremely large and in charge. Nice extraction and a rich depth. To young for me now but giving time it will be a stunner.

Jan 21st, 2016
Alexa Rose

OMG D-A-N-A.

OMG D-A-N-A.

Mar 12th, 2014