Aonair Wines

Reserve series 15 Barrel Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

9.564 ratings
9.54 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
9.3

@Delectable Wine : This is the Aonair Winemaker’s Reserve bottling. I didn’t see it in the database.

When I asked Grant what the “winemakers Reserve” was, he said “the good sh*t”, so I’m not sure what the makeup is here. Having enjoyed quite a few Aonair wines over the years, this seemed more like the Cabernet Reserve as opposed to the Mountains Proprietary sporting the higher toned red/black fruit profile with a bit of tangy oak. Very unique as it seemed a cross between American and French oak. Dark chocolate frosted black cherries, currant, violets and a mixed berry pie dominate both the nose and palate. Fine grain tannins at the finish. This needed a few hours to open up as the aromatics and palate were a roller coaster. Give this a few hrs of air or hold another 2-3yrs.

@Delectable Wine : This is the Aonair Winemaker’s Reserve bottling. I didn’t see it in the database.

When I asked Grant what the “winemakers Reserve” was, he said “the good sh*t”, so I’m not sure what the makeup is here. Having enjoyed quite a few Aonair wines over the years, this seemed more like the Cabernet Reserve as opposed to the Mountains Proprietary sporting the higher toned red/black fruit profile with a bit of tangy oak. Very unique as it seemed a cross between American and French oak. Dark chocolate frosted black cherries, currant, violets and a mixed berry pie dominate both the nose and palate. Fine grain tannins at the finish. This needed a few hours to open up as the aromatics and palate were a roller coaster. Give this a few hrs of air or hold another 2-3yrs.

Dec 1st, 2021
Julien Fayard

Owner/Winemaker Azur Wines, Winemaker Purlieu

9.5

Superb 2011

Superb 2011

1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2014
Stacia Weishaar

Yummy big cab!

Yummy big cab!

Feb 17th, 2014
Ray S
9.4

Nice gift from a close friend. Damn good and wish I had another bottle.

Nice gift from a close friend. Damn good and wish I had another bottle.

Apr 3rd, 2017
Eric Johnson

Awesome. Worth a trip to napa

Awesome. Worth a trip to napa

Dec 6th, 2016
David Gola

Fantastic. Huge fruit Cab. Perfect balance

Fantastic. Huge fruit Cab. Perfect balance

Sep 24th, 2016
Christy Ramos

Rare gem brought down from our local Napa friends.

Rare gem brought down from our local Napa friends.

Nov 26th, 2015
Jay Jones

Celebrating a Predator's shutout!!!

Celebrating a Predator's shutout!!!

Nov 15th, 2015
Joel Eurich

Inedible wine. Deep rich colors, thick jammy goodness!

Inedible wine. Deep rich colors, thick jammy goodness!

Sep 13th, 2015
Bill Cunningham

Amazing Cab. Grant does a great job. Vanilla, bright cherry, dash of heaven on earth and a tinge of cranberry. Smooth, velvety and well balanced.

Amazing Cab. Grant does a great job. Vanilla, bright cherry, dash of heaven on earth and a tinge of cranberry. Smooth, velvety and well balanced.

Jul 10th, 2015