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Cupiens Videre Lucem Oak Knoll Merlot

9.015 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Definitely more alive than the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon we tried. Lots of perfume, flowers and greenery on the nose, and a little bit of bark and cinnamon. Moderate tannins (6/10) with a moderate body. Baking spices and some dark fruits on the palate. Long finish.

Definitely more alive than the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon we tried. Lots of perfume, flowers and greenery on the nose, and a little bit of bark and cinnamon. Moderate tannins (6/10) with a moderate body. Baking spices and some dark fruits on the palate. Long finish.

Apr 8th, 2016
Donny Sebastiani

Owner, Don Sebastiani & Sons

9.0

Toasty oak and meaty Napa aromas. Should be age worthy. Nice wine, merlot with some heft.

Toasty oak and meaty Napa aromas. Should be age worthy. Nice wine, merlot with some heft.

Jun 11th, 2015
Willie Carter

A robust deep burgundy in the glass with a shallow rim. Blackberries and luscious dark chocolate explode initially on the nose. After plenty of air she opens up and starts to reveal leather, perfume, and a trace of oak. The floral notes last forever and are exquisite.

Ok, so is this a Cab masquerading as a Merlot like so many other Napa Valley Merlots? Thankfully no. Much softer and lush on the tongue. She’s definitely New World in style and character. There’s a nice sweetness here that never gets out of control, it’s just right. Lovely balance and structure. Nice complexity and gorgeous Oak Knoll fruit.

Smooth and round on entry, tart cherry is all over the palate. Cinnamon and smoked oak compliment well. Fresh herbs and violets steal the show. A testament to Oak Knoll and what Napa Valley Merlot can be. Just a delightful wine.

A robust deep burgundy in the glass with a shallow rim. Blackberries and luscious dark chocolate explode initially on the nose. After plenty of air she opens up and starts to reveal leather, perfume, and a trace of oak. The floral notes last forever and are exquisite.

Ok, so is this a Cab masquerading as a Merlot like so many other Napa Valley Merlots? Thankfully no. Much softer and lush on the tongue. She’s definitely New World in style and character. There’s a nice sweetness here that never gets out of control, it’s just right. Lovely balance and structure. Nice complexity and gorgeous Oak Knoll fruit.

Smooth and round on entry, tart cherry is all over the palate. Cinnamon and smoked oak compliment well. Fresh herbs and violets steal the show. A testament to Oak Knoll and what Napa Valley Merlot can be. Just a delightful wine.

Oct 19th, 2020
Eric

Merlot that they tried to make into a Cab. Overdone and barfy.

Merlot that they tried to make into a Cab. Overdone and barfy.

Oct 15th, 2019
Masa Kuzume

It’s a small production wine in Napa which only 184 cases produced! Alc 15.3% and I enjoyed a spicy, tanning Merlot bottle

It’s a small production wine in Napa which only 184 cases produced! Alc 15.3% and I enjoyed a spicy, tanning Merlot bottle

Jul 6th, 2018
Kim Stanbro

I'm trying to justify the price when they don't grow their own grapes. They get them "all over" so is there consistency? How does this work?

I'm trying to justify the price when they don't grow their own grapes. They get them "all over" so is there consistency? How does this work?

Apr 30th, 2017
dan boedeker

Really good Merlot found at wine shop in downtown Napa.

Really good Merlot found at wine shop in downtown Napa.

Dec 31st, 2015
Brett Pinkin

Brett had this 4 years ago

Brett had this 4 years ago

Mar 7th, 2020
David L

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Dec 13th, 2017
David L

David had this 6 years ago

David had this 6 years ago

Nov 2nd, 2017