Roy Piper

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.560 ratings
9.57 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
Shay A
9.4

Couldn’t believe my luck when someone walked in with this. I recently made the list and purchased some current release as well as an older vintage all without ever trying these wines. People speak highly so I’m glad I got to see why. This is mainly Beckstoffer GIII I believe (though it’s now mainly Moulds, Farella and Houyi) and it had some hallmark BGIII notes...dusty blackberries and raspberries. Rose petal, graham cracker and lead. Nice!

Couldn’t believe my luck when someone walked in with this. I recently made the list and purchased some current release as well as an older vintage all without ever trying these wines. People speak highly so I’m glad I got to see why. This is mainly Beckstoffer GIII I believe (though it’s now mainly Moulds, Farella and Houyi) and it had some hallmark BGIII notes...dusty blackberries and raspberries. Rose petal, graham cracker and lead. Nice!

Jul 28th, 2018
Eric L.

Holy cow, this was really great. The 10 and 11 were nice, but this was on another level.

Holy cow, this was really great. The 10 and 11 were nice, but this was on another level.

3 people found it helpfulAug 11th, 2014
Craig Otten

Craig had this 8 years ago

Craig had this 8 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJan 28th, 2016
G
9.7

Decadent - lots of rich red and dark blue fruit

Decadent - lots of rich red and dark blue fruit

2 people found it helpfulJan 18th, 2016
Ira Shapiro

Ira had this 8 years ago

Ira had this 8 years ago

2 people found it helpfulJan 9th, 2016
Paul T- Huntington Beach

For me the 2010 was a bigger & thicker wine, could be this was just to young, surprised by the heat & spice compared to the 2010

For me the 2010 was a bigger & thicker wine, could be this was just to young, surprised by the heat & spice compared to the 2010

2 people found it helpfulDec 14th, 2015
Andrew S

Really drank nicely. Great mix of red and blue fruits, cedar, cocoa, coffee grounds. Improved as it continued to unfold over the hours and days.

Really drank nicely. Great mix of red and blue fruits, cedar, cocoa, coffee grounds. Improved as it continued to unfold over the hours and days.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2020
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.8

A true masterpiece and one of the greatest young Napa CS I've ever encountered, this vintage boasts great fruit and amazing precision. Tannins still need time to resolve and of course, there's not much secondary complexity at present, but loads going on here and this will surely reward patience.

A true masterpiece and one of the greatest young Napa CS I've ever encountered, this vintage boasts great fruit and amazing precision. Tannins still need time to resolve and of course, there's not much secondary complexity at present, but loads going on here and this will surely reward patience.

Jul 31st, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.5

Finally!! I was so much looking forward to tasting this wine. Thanks#roypiper #piperwines. Well defined, super-fresh blueberries and juicy cherries are framed by serious tannins and lovely, refreshing acidity. Amazed by the graceful balance between powerful, yet lifted fruit, underlying minerality and nicely integrated oak. This is impressive, and has the stuffing to age effortlessly.

Finally!! I was so much looking forward to tasting this wine. Thanks#roypiper #piperwines. Well defined, super-fresh blueberries and juicy cherries are framed by serious tannins and lovely, refreshing acidity. Amazed by the graceful balance between powerful, yet lifted fruit, underlying minerality and nicely integrated oak. This is impressive, and has the stuffing to age effortlessly.

Jul 4th, 2015
Howard Greenfield

Great job- Roy

Great job- Roy

Jun 13th, 2021