7 Cellars
Reserve Elway's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
This five-year-old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now, with a nice mouth feel.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black and blue fruits with oak, light earth, green vegetables, spices, bitter herbs, tobacco, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins.
Nicely balanced and fruit-forward. Spicy with mild complexity.
Nice to see a moderate alcohol Cabernet from Napa.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Gets earthier as it opens up.
A good wine to pair with food. I paired it with Brie cheese.
95% Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
This five-year-old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now, with a nice mouth feel.
Dry on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black and blue fruits with oak, light earth, green vegetables, spices, bitter herbs, tobacco, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Spicy finish with fine grained tannins.
Nicely balanced and fruit-forward. Spicy with mild complexity.
Nice to see a moderate alcohol Cabernet from Napa.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Gets earthier as it opens up.
A good wine to pair with food. I paired it with Brie cheese.
95% Cabernet Sauvignon with some Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
This 5 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, light earth, graphite and peppercorn.
Nice and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food, and good right out of the bottle.
Still young and would be better in the next three to five years.
Better as it opens up and shows more complexity.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
This 5 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with medium acidity.
Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, light earth, graphite and peppercorn.
Nice and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food, and good right out of the bottle.
Still young and would be better in the next three to five years.
Better as it opens up and shows more complexity.
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with a touch of Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, black cherries, oak, spices, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light earth and peppercorn.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, earth and light herbs.
Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and fruit-forward. Rich and extracted.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime, when complexity and structure come in.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch. Will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65 (current vintage).
Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, black cherries, oak, spices, vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light earth and peppercorn.
Full-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, earth and light herbs.
Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Tangy and fruit-forward. Rich and extracted.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime, when complexity and structure come in.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Good by itself as a sipping wine by the porch. Will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Sirah.
13.4% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65 (current vintage).
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruity on the palate.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, vanilla, black licorice, wood, spices, mint, black pepper and light earth.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. After 2 hours in the decanter, tannins show up with more structure.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
Still young and would be better in 3 to 5 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Showing mild complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruity on the palate.
Showing black fruits with chocolate notes, tobacco, vanilla, black licorice, wood, spices, mint, black pepper and light earth.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. After 2 hours in the decanter, tannins show up with more structure.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
Still young and would be better in 3 to 5 years.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
This is a nice and easy drinking Napa Cabernet. Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, vanilla, tobacco, light earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Fruit forward with medium acidity.
Fruity on the palate with nice finish and fine grained tannins. Spicy and interesting.
Still young and would need a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable even by itself.
I paired it with light appetizers.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
This is a nice and easy drinking Napa Cabernet. Showing black fruits with oak, licorice, spices, vanilla, tobacco, light earth, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn.
Fruit forward with medium acidity.
Fruity on the palate with nice finish and fine grained tannins. Spicy and interesting.
Still young and would need a few years in the bottle to mature properly, but already enjoyable even by itself.
I paired it with light appetizers.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
Deep ruby/ purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, black plums, light oak, vanilla, licorice, coffee, chocolates, spices and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, light vegetables, dark chocolates, light earth and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty, but young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and easy drinking.
Smooth and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime.
Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years. Has the potential to be a 93+ point wine in 5 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine. A good porch wine too. Already Very approachable, tangy and interesting.
A nice collaboration with Robert Mondavi Jr. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah and 1% Petite Verdot. Aged for 18 months in French oak (60% new).
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
Deep ruby/ purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blueberries, cherries, black plums, light oak, vanilla, licorice, coffee, chocolates, spices and black pepper.
Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, wood, spices, light vanilla, tobacco, light vegetables, dark chocolates, light earth and peppercorn.
Medium plus in finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a tasty, but young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Fruit forward and easy drinking.
Smooth and elegant. Spicy and entertaining. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime.
Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years. Has the potential to be a 93+ point wine in 5 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine. A good porch wine too. Already Very approachable, tangy and interesting.
A nice collaboration with Robert Mondavi Jr. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petite Sirah and 1% Petite Verdot. Aged for 18 months in French oak (60% new).
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$65.
Dark ruby in color with a pretty reddish rim.
On the nose cherries, blueberries, wild flowers, spices, light oak, licorice and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, blueberries, plums, light toasted oak, spices, earth, light herbs, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Tangy long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley made by Rob Mondavi Jr.
Easy drinking and tasty, with mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so take your time. It wasn't that pretty right out of the bottle.
Not the typical big and bold with black fruits Napa Cabernet, but rather something a little bit different, which is nice to see too.
Still young and needs 3 to 7 years in the bottle to mature properly, but has good potential.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Very tasty, Spicy and elegant. Really enjoyed the flowery nose, once it opened up.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Sirah.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points
$77.
Dark ruby in color with a pretty reddish rim.
On the nose cherries, blueberries, wild flowers, spices, light oak, licorice and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, blueberries, plums, light toasted oak, spices, earth, light herbs, tobacco leaf and peppercorn.
Tangy long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.
This is a very nice Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley made by Rob Mondavi Jr.
Easy drinking and tasty, with mild complexity and a nice mouthfeel.
Needs 3 hours to open up properly, so take your time. It wasn't that pretty right out of the bottle.
Not the typical big and bold with black fruits Napa Cabernet, but rather something a little bit different, which is nice to see too.
Still young and needs 3 to 7 years in the bottle to mature properly, but has good potential.
Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.
Very tasty, Spicy and elegant. Really enjoyed the flowery nose, once it opened up.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a Charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Sirah.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
91 points
$77.
Tart cherry, little mid pallet flavor all at the front. Very young...
Tart cherry, little mid pallet flavor all at the front. Very young...
Sep 24th, 2023
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked blueberry, cassis, vanilla, hint of licorice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, blackberry, blackberry leaf/herbal quality, soft vanilla & licorice.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked blueberry, cassis, vanilla, hint of licorice.
Dry. Flavors of ripe black fruit, blackberry, blackberry leaf/herbal quality, soft vanilla & licorice.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
Some what Fruit forward, 20 months new French oak, Mondavi property near Rutherford in Napa.
Blueberries, dark cherries, mellow, round body, dash of chocolate and white pepper.
Pretty decent Cab all the way around. We were told it goes for $77 a bottle which seems rather steep. Would be happy to pay that price in a restaurant. I see it is only $100 a bottle at the Elway's steakhouse at Cherry Creek in Denver. I'd order a bottle with a steak.
Some what Fruit forward, 20 months new French oak, Mondavi property near Rutherford in Napa.
Blueberries, dark cherries, mellow, round body, dash of chocolate and white pepper.
Pretty decent Cab all the way around. We were told it goes for $77 a bottle which seems rather steep. Would be happy to pay that price in a restaurant. I see it is only $100 a bottle at the Elway's steakhouse at Cherry Creek in Denver. I'd order a bottle with a steak.