Altra

Mountainside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.220 ratings
101 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
CelebrateLife!

3. Used to be slaughter house 1994. Very balanced good

3. Used to be slaughter house 1994. Very balanced good

1 person found it helpfulJan 15th, 2014
Alvaro Bustillos

Despedida diego casa mazf 9/24/16

Despedida diego casa mazf 9/24/16

Sep 24th, 2016
Arno Swabey

Pure perfection. Everything that you want from a big cab

Pure perfection. Everything that you want from a big cab

Sep 8th, 2016
Paul H
8.4

I know what you may be thinking, a Cabernet from Napa is going to big power house. Well the Altra 2011 is far from it. I actually checked the back label again to see if it was a blend. Upon opening it you have a weak hint of raisin, currant and a touch of vanilla. When you taste it you had a very smooth velvety wine with soft tannins. Really drank more like a good Pinot in texture. There is some light hints of green pepper, a bit of new leather and soft fruits and what I think is ash but others may disagree. The finish is a little short as well. If I ordered this with a good steak I would have been disappointed. The rating I am giving it will be based as a standard cab. However as stand alone drinker (think blends) I would rate a little higher. Would I drink again? Yes if on sale. #napa #altra #cabernetsauvigion

I know what you may be thinking, a Cabernet from Napa is going to big power house. Well the Altra 2011 is far from it. I actually checked the back label again to see if it was a blend. Upon opening it you have a weak hint of raisin, currant and a touch of vanilla. When you taste it you had a very smooth velvety wine with soft tannins. Really drank more like a good Pinot in texture. There is some light hints of green pepper, a bit of new leather and soft fruits and what I think is ash but others may disagree. The finish is a little short as well. If I ordered this with a good steak I would have been disappointed. The rating I am giving it will be based as a standard cab. However as stand alone drinker (think blends) I would rate a little higher. Would I drink again? Yes if on sale. #napa #altra #cabernetsauvigion

Jun 6th, 2015
Lynda Chin

Oaky

Oaky

Feb 15th, 2015
Simon Haidamous

Learned my lesson with the previous two bottles and decanted. Fantastic!!!

Learned my lesson with the previous two bottles and decanted. Fantastic!!!

Jan 31st, 2015
Simon Haidamous

Finally a better bottle vs. other ones I've had.

Finally a better bottle vs. other ones I've had.

Dec 11th, 2014
Simon Haidamous

Tough to follow the O'S cab. Good, not great. No finish and hardly a nose.

Tough to follow the O'S cab. Good, not great. No finish and hardly a nose.

Aug 21st, 2014
Livia Ip

Richards

Richards

Mar 3rd, 2015
Nate Rose

Wine Director Specs

10

Nate had this 12 years ago

Nate had this 12 years ago

May 11th, 2013