Ad Vivum Cellars
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Nose of blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, light earth, light vanilla, chocolates, black pepper and coffee.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already delicious. Rich and powerful, yet elegant, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and complex.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.
I've had a few vintages of this Cabernet Sauvignon and it is so much better with age.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired beautifully with food too.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$200.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Inky in color with a short purple rim.
Nose of blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, black currants, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, dark chocolates and black pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, licorice, cedar, light earth, light vanilla, chocolates, black pepper and coffee.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This 8 year old Napa Cabernet is still young, but already delicious. Rich and powerful, yet elegant, with a soft mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and complex.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.
This Single Vineyard Cabernet needs another 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Has good potential to become a 95+ point wine.
I've had a few vintages of this Cabernet Sauvignon and it is so much better with age.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired beautifully with food too.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (70% new) French oak barrels for 20 months.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$200.
12’ Ad Vivum Sleeping Lady.
First time enjoying anything from this winery.
Full-bodied. Decanted it for close to 90 minutes.
Brick Red in color.
Black cherry, dark raspberry, & tar take the lead. Lavender & tobacco blend in nicely tonight. Generous & integrated soft tannins. Although this is drinking now.
Another couple of years in the bottle wouldn’t hurt. (Wait if possible)
Like the uniqueness/balance. Very well made Napa Cabernet!!
12’ Ad Vivum Sleeping Lady.
First time enjoying anything from this winery.
Full-bodied. Decanted it for close to 90 minutes.
Brick Red in color.
Black cherry, dark raspberry, & tar take the lead. Lavender & tobacco blend in nicely tonight. Generous & integrated soft tannins. Although this is drinking now.
Another couple of years in the bottle wouldn’t hurt. (Wait if possible)
Like the uniqueness/balance. Very well made Napa Cabernet!!
A super-classic wine from this Yountville site. Beautifully perfume, silky and so expressive. Fabulous. Time in bottle has been a big help... 💥🔥🤪😍. Tasted during the Vinous Learn class on Undiscovered Napa Valley...
A super-classic wine from this Yountville site. Beautifully perfume, silky and so expressive. Fabulous. Time in bottle has been a big help... 💥🔥🤪😍. Tasted during the Vinous Learn class on Undiscovered Napa Valley...
3 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2020Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab!
Love this Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cab!
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015Floral, Black fruit, dried cherry, hints of vanilla and wet stone. Palate full round silky tannins move towards black summer fruit, fresh with long enchanting finish. A stellar napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon that would please friends and colleagues alike.
Floral, Black fruit, dried cherry, hints of vanilla and wet stone. Palate full round silky tannins move towards black summer fruit, fresh with long enchanting finish. A stellar napa valley Cabernet Sauvignon that would please friends and colleagues alike.
1 person found it helpfulDec 16th, 2014
Dang that's good
Dang that's good
1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014
Ryan had this 12 years ago
Ryan had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulNov 14th, 2014Great bottle by a great wirmaker
Great bottle by a great wirmaker
1 person found it helpfulAug 27th, 2013
Proof that great wines were made in 2011.
Proof that great wines were made in 2011.
Jul 30th, 2016Fruit not the overwhelming component here. Tannins are strong.
Fruit not the overwhelming component here. Tannins are strong.
Jul 17th, 2016