Modus Operandi Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.361 ratings
9.118 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
Chris Zitzman

This is the 2013 “Vanquish” Cabernet from Modus. Operandi. Opening to this day is blossoming and plush with flavors that evolve with each swig.

This is the 2013 “Vanquish” Cabernet from Modus. Operandi. Opening to this day is blossoming and plush with flavors that evolve with each swig.

Feb 4th, 2024
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose, lush, ruby, ripe, sweet cassis. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries and hues of blueberries, green bell pepper, vanilla, sweet tarry notes and fresh dark floral bouquet. On the palate, nice, rich, ruby, sweet fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries& blueberries. Tarry notes, black licorice, green bell pepper, rich black soils, very soft oak influence, soft volcanic minerals, beautiful round acidity, seriously well polished, full, rich finish. Wine of the tasting.

On the nose, lush, ruby, ripe, sweet cassis. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries and hues of blueberries, green bell pepper, vanilla, sweet tarry notes and fresh dark floral bouquet. On the palate, nice, rich, ruby, sweet fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries& blueberries. Tarry notes, black licorice, green bell pepper, rich black soils, very soft oak influence, soft volcanic minerals, beautiful round acidity, seriously well polished, full, rich finish. Wine of the tasting.

Aug 27th, 2017
Richard Steinberg

2011 Cab. Big black and blue fruit. Fruit forward. My favorite of the tasting. Hedonistic.

2011 Cab. Big black and blue fruit. Fruit forward. My favorite of the tasting. Hedonistic.

1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2014
Rene Alvarez

Love this!

Love this!

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.0

#modusoperandi #cabernet
Thanks Jason Moore! Awesome Calicab

#modusoperandi #cabernet
Thanks Jason Moore! Awesome Calicab

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014
Shinnerrie Jackson

This isa wonderful full bodied yet smooth Petite Syrah that I got for my birthday. Not a cab I don't know why it says that. It's the 2010 Petite Syrah

This isa wonderful full bodied yet smooth Petite Syrah that I got for my birthday. Not a cab I don't know why it says that. It's the 2010 Petite Syrah

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2014
GaYoung Kim

Graileys Fine Wines. Sommelier. Broker

8.4

2010

2010

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Jerae Knutson

DuMOL Member Services

9.4

Jason Moore scores every year. This 07 rocks!

Jason Moore scores every year. This 07 rocks!

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2014
Maayan Koschitzky

Great wine made by a great guy ! @Jason Moore #jjmwines

Great wine made by a great guy ! @Jason Moore #jjmwines

Nov 7th, 2016
Shay A
9.1

Got to enjoy this lovely Napa cab with the winemaker his self, Jason Moore, along with his red blend Vicarious. Though both were good, this one stood out. The wine was almost black as it hit the glass. Nose smelt of blackberries and a bit of tobacco. Tastes of black & blueberry jam. Tannins are still heavy...give this another 3-5 years.

Got to enjoy this lovely Napa cab with the winemaker his self, Jason Moore, along with his red blend Vicarious. Though both were good, this one stood out. The wine was almost black as it hit the glass. Nose smelt of blackberries and a bit of tobacco. Tastes of black & blueberry jam. Tannins are still heavy...give this another 3-5 years.

Oct 1st, 2016