Anakota

Helena Montana Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2222 ratings
9.249 pro ratings
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Cody Short

Can’t imagine how good this will be in 10 yrs

Can’t imagine how good this will be in 10 yrs

Aug 19th, 2018
Rob Brobst III

Another headbanger! How do I get on this list?

Another headbanger! How do I get on this list?

Jul 1st, 2018
Sommelara

Drinkable now, but could be better in 7 years! Listo para tomar ahora, pero podría mejorar añejado otros 7 años!

Drinkable now, but could be better in 7 years! Listo para tomar ahora, pero podría mejorar añejado otros 7 años!

Dec 4th, 2017
Nils Johnson

Hmmmm. Dark plums and currants and cedar and tobacco. Damn!

Hmmmm. Dark plums and currants and cedar and tobacco. Damn!

1 person found it helpfulAug 15th, 2013
Ron R
9.3

Maybe not the best choice for a summer's day, but it is certainly an extravagant one.

Cassis, coffee, black fruits and kirsch on the nose. On the palette, the wine seems to have shed some puppy fat. It has evolved to become less viscous and more delineated. Excellent balanced structure, complicated with tobacco, smoke, maraschino cherries and cinnamon. Finishes long and sweet, with a plush texture. This is an excellent single vineyard, 100% cab blockbuster.

Maybe not the best choice for a summer's day, but it is certainly an extravagant one.

Cassis, coffee, black fruits and kirsch on the nose. On the palette, the wine seems to have shed some puppy fat. It has evolved to become less viscous and more delineated. Excellent balanced structure, complicated with tobacco, smoke, maraschino cherries and cinnamon. Finishes long and sweet, with a plush texture. This is an excellent single vineyard, 100% cab blockbuster.

Jun 12th, 2016
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

Pretty full on with ripe black fruits and some licorice but terrific with chinese pork ribs

Pretty full on with ripe black fruits and some licorice but terrific with chinese pork ribs

Oct 29th, 2015
Ron R
9.4

Wow! Just up my alley...
Extravagant nose of syrup, exotic fruits and jam compote.

On the palette, the wine is framed with text-book tannins. The flavors sail on. Huge depth and length. Excellent KV example.

Wow! Just up my alley...
Extravagant nose of syrup, exotic fruits and jam compote.

On the palette, the wine is framed with text-book tannins. The flavors sail on. Huge depth and length. Excellent KV example.

Sep 7th, 2015
WineMascot

2004 wow still huge

2004 wow still huge

Jun 2nd, 2015
Zach Cherry

Account Manager Worldwide Wine & Spirits

9.1

Was quite impressed with this wine. Haven't had it since about 2007 or so and felt it had developed to about its peak. A little bit on the old world side, some earth and underbrush with red and black fruit, black pepper, smooth tannins and a lingering finish with a touch of vanillin and the tiniest hint of cedar.

Was quite impressed with this wine. Haven't had it since about 2007 or so and felt it had developed to about its peak. A little bit on the old world side, some earth and underbrush with red and black fruit, black pepper, smooth tannins and a lingering finish with a touch of vanillin and the tiniest hint of cedar.

May 29th, 2015
Stephen Carney

Fascinating nose. Tobacco, sandalwood, and oolong tea.

Fascinating nose. Tobacco, sandalwood, and oolong tea.

Apr 18th, 2015