O'Brien Estate

Seduction Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.2152 ratings
9.017 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Tobin Trevarthen

Aged to perfection. A seduction indeed.

Aged to perfection. A seduction indeed.

Dec 12th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Revisited. ‘11 was a tough year, but this held its own. Distinguished flavors and married well to our Ribeye.

Revisited. ‘11 was a tough year, but this held its own. Distinguished flavors and married well to our Ribeye.

Sep 1st, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Good til the last drop. Smooth. Plum, dark cherry, black currants.

Good til the last drop. Smooth. Plum, dark cherry, black currants.

Jul 24th, 2018
Tobin Trevarthen

Nice to revisit this beauty. Distinctive profile. Brown sugar. Black cherry. Black fruit.

Nice to revisit this beauty. Distinctive profile. Brown sugar. Black cherry. Black fruit.

Jul 4th, 2018
Shay A
9.4

Significantly better than 8+ months ago. Not as tightly knit and closed as the ‘13. Still, you really can’t pop and pour this. Sweet graham cracker, blackberries and cranberries on the nose. Full bodied. The blend works in this favor as it rounds out the finish for a lush feel. Cedar, cassis, and plum on the palate. RParker 94 I believe. Pretty solid value at $70.

Significantly better than 8+ months ago. Not as tightly knit and closed as the ‘13. Still, you really can’t pop and pour this. Sweet graham cracker, blackberries and cranberries on the nose. Full bodied. The blend works in this favor as it rounds out the finish for a lush feel. Cedar, cassis, and plum on the palate. RParker 94 I believe. Pretty solid value at $70.

Jan 14th, 2018
Brad Hemmer

Dark berry, chocolate, dried floral, cigar box, medium tannins.

Dark berry, chocolate, dried floral, cigar box, medium tannins.

Jul 26th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

Yum. Rose petals. Raspberry Jam. Chocolate.

Yum. Rose petals. Raspberry Jam. Chocolate.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 13th, 2016
Tobin Trevarthen

A favorite. And Seductive it was. Smooth. Hints of dark chocolate, tobacco, blackberry

A favorite. And Seductive it was. Smooth. Hints of dark chocolate, tobacco, blackberry

Jun 17th, 2017
Shay A
9.4

My wife is a kindergarten teacher, so we both understand the importance of a little alcohol at the end of the day! With it being Valentine's Day, we figured this bottle from O'Brien, a favorite of ours, fit the day well! They are a sight for sore eyes when surrounded by big Napa fruit bomb cabs. These are beautiful Bordeaux style wines that accentuate restrained fruit but also a great blend of funky earth and spice. (And JRae's cookies in town has the best sugar cookies around...we'll enjoy one or two before drinking as this wine needs at least an hour decant before it opens...not a pop'n'pour style).

My wife is a kindergarten teacher, so we both understand the importance of a little alcohol at the end of the day! With it being Valentine's Day, we figured this bottle from O'Brien, a favorite of ours, fit the day well! They are a sight for sore eyes when surrounded by big Napa fruit bomb cabs. These are beautiful Bordeaux style wines that accentuate restrained fruit but also a great blend of funky earth and spice. (And JRae's cookies in town has the best sugar cookies around...we'll enjoy one or two before drinking as this wine needs at least an hour decant before it opens...not a pop'n'pour style).

Feb 15th, 2017
Tobin Trevarthen

CHA. Just keep pouring. Blend. Steak. Peanut butter/jelly. Black currants. Dense forest nose.

CHA. Just keep pouring. Blend. Steak. Peanut butter/jelly. Black currants. Dense forest nose.

Dec 3rd, 2016