Perfect Season

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.371 ratings
9.216 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Bryant Bickel

Solid very purple from fruit of berries to its floral characteristics. Lighter on tongue than expected but still shows some backend strength.

Solid very purple from fruit of berries to its floral characteristics. Lighter on tongue than expected but still shows some backend strength.

Nov 1st, 2016
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Dark ruby red with garnet edges and high intensity. Nose started off with some spices, like cloves, cinnamon, some dust, red cherries and a little wax. Like crayons. As it opened up there were also some espresso beans. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Chewy mouthfeel and an earthy texture. Smooth spices and cherries throughout the palate with a semi-dry super long finish. A little more approachable than the Mascot. Classic high end Sonoma Cab. Drink till 2031. (91+)

Dark ruby red with garnet edges and high intensity. Nose started off with some spices, like cloves, cinnamon, some dust, red cherries and a little wax. Like crayons. As it opened up there were also some espresso beans. Moderate tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Chewy mouthfeel and an earthy texture. Smooth spices and cherries throughout the palate with a semi-dry super long finish. A little more approachable than the Mascot. Classic high end Sonoma Cab. Drink till 2031. (91+)

Oct 20th, 2016
Ari Erle

Really aromatic, floral, graphite, PV notes, smooth, soft, tannins, grippy finish...

Really aromatic, floral, graphite, PV notes, smooth, soft, tannins, grippy finish...

Jun 17th, 2016
Sommelara

Great tasty Cab Sauvignon!

Great tasty Cab Sauvignon!

May 27th, 2016
Bob Barry

General Manager Winebow

9.3

Its not perfect but damn close.

Its not perfect but damn close.

Oct 9th, 2015
Chelsea Boss

Sales & Marketing Favia Wines

9.4

Love everything about this wine, especially the rose petals!

Love everything about this wine, especially the rose petals!

Aug 28th, 2015
Julien Fayard

Owner/Winemaker Azur Wines, Winemaker Purlieu

9.3

Knights valley gem!

Knights valley gem!

Feb 7th, 2015
Paul H
9.2

This big beauty took a while to open up. It was worth the wait. The nose was tight to me not reveling much of to what was to come. I was able to get some dark red fruits and maybe a passing wire of chocolate. Later after time in the decanter some earth and spices developed as well with a little more chocolate. The palate is rewarded with dark blue fruit, wet rocks, what I thought was mushroom but others did not see it my way, tobacco leaves, cigar box and ever so slight bit of chocolate. The finish seemed to go on and on. The tannins could not have been better in this glass of wine. I was very lucky to try this wine.

This big beauty took a while to open up. It was worth the wait. The nose was tight to me not reveling much of to what was to come. I was able to get some dark red fruits and maybe a passing wire of chocolate. Later after time in the decanter some earth and spices developed as well with a little more chocolate. The palate is rewarded with dark blue fruit, wet rocks, what I thought was mushroom but others did not see it my way, tobacco leaves, cigar box and ever so slight bit of chocolate. The finish seemed to go on and on. The tannins could not have been better in this glass of wine. I was very lucky to try this wine.

Sep 23rd, 2019
Benjamin Keator

Love this wine. Always ripe. Very easy drinking

Love this wine. Always ripe. Very easy drinking

Jun 14th, 2018
David

Huge fruit bomb. Tasty. Had some complexity at the same time. Best cab in a while.

Huge fruit bomb. Tasty. Had some complexity at the same time. Best cab in a while.

Oct 18th, 2017