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Araujo Estate

Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.354 ratings
9.222 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

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9.6

The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is the last wine Bart and Daphne Araujo made from start to finish before selling their winery and vineyard to the Artemis Group. All the Eisele signatures are there, but the volume is just turned down. Dark berry fruit, gravel, spice, earthiness and leather lend striking aromatic nuance throughout. This mid-weight, supremely elegant Cabernet Sauvignon is sublime. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)

The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard is the last wine Bart and Daphne Araujo made from start to finish before selling their winery and vineyard to the Artemis Group. All the Eisele signatures are there, but the volume is just turned down. Dark berry fruit, gravel, spice, earthiness and leather lend striking aromatic nuance throughout. This mid-weight, supremely elegant Cabernet Sauvignon is sublime. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. Superb. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, May 2022)

May 20th, 2022
Nico J. Snyman
8.6

Solid Cabernet, still showing too much ripe fruit right now, could possibly be a revisit in 15 years???

Solid Cabernet, still showing too much ripe fruit right now, could possibly be a revisit in 15 years???

Feb 7th, 2017
Ashley Leal
8.8

Stop the bus. This wine is bananas! Crazy good, chewy, need to scrape your teeth afterward kind of Cabernet. Shoots!

Stop the bus. This wine is bananas! Crazy good, chewy, need to scrape your teeth afterward kind of Cabernet. Shoots!

Dec 8th, 2015
Ludovic Anacleto
9.7

Incredible wine. I loved every bit of it. A truly amazing bottle

Incredible wine. I loved every bit of it. A truly amazing bottle

Nov 5th, 2015
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

Black and red fruits, star anise, leather tobacco, herbaceous and still a little astringent on the finish.

Black and red fruits, star anise, leather tobacco, herbaceous and still a little astringent on the finish.

Jul 18th, 2015
Will Phelps

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.1

Very 2011. Fresh acidity, minimal fruit and lots of veggies

Very 2011. Fresh acidity, minimal fruit and lots of veggies

Apr 27th, 2015
Anne Krolczyk
9.6

Thanks David! Awesome birthday wine. Appreciate the balance. Delicioso! Grazie

Thanks David! Awesome birthday wine. Appreciate the balance. Delicioso! Grazie

Mar 14th, 2015
Rebekah Wineburg

Winemaker Buccella Wines

8.6

Nice wine in a difficult vintage. Tannin perhaps a bit rough at the moment but should resolve with time.

Nice wine in a difficult vintage. Tannin perhaps a bit rough at the moment but should resolve with time.

Jan 13th, 2015
Tom Kobylarz
9.5

Second best Napa wine of the night, what a classic Napa Cabernet should be, balancing power and elegance effortlessly. #NYWE14

Second best Napa wine of the night, what a classic Napa Cabernet should be, balancing power and elegance effortlessly. #NYWE14

Oct 24th, 2014
Jody Scharf
9.7

Not saying this is great but close.

Not saying this is great but close.

Jul 29th, 2022