AXR Winery

V Madrone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.31 ratings
9.31 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose reveals, strong perfumed floral fruits of; dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & dark cherries. Expresso roast, graphite, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, layered baking spices, dark, rich soils, fresh tobacco, dark spice, stones, moist clay, herbs with fresh & withering; darkness & purple florals.

The palate shows dark, meaty tannins. Big structure & tension that needs 7-8 years in bottle. Floral fruits of; dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & dark cherries. Expresso roast, graphite, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, layered baking spices, dark, rich soils, fresh tobacco, dark spice, stones, moist clay, herbs, dry stems, limestone volcanics, dry rock powder with fresh & withering; dark, red & purple florals. Great acidity. Round & well balanced finish. Wire to wire a beautiful wine that persists nicely for minutes.

Photos of, the entrance to their main tasting room in the rear of the property, the main house as you drive up to their Estate, patio tasting lounge & amazing redwoods around the Estate.

The nose reveals, strong perfumed floral fruits of; dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & dark cherries. Expresso roast, graphite, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, layered baking spices, dark, rich soils, fresh tobacco, dark spice, stones, moist clay, herbs with fresh & withering; darkness & purple florals.

The palate shows dark, meaty tannins. Big structure & tension that needs 7-8 years in bottle. Floral fruits of; dark cassis, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum & dark cherries. Expresso roast, graphite, dark chocolate, mocha, caramel, layered baking spices, dark, rich soils, fresh tobacco, dark spice, stones, moist clay, herbs, dry stems, limestone volcanics, dry rock powder with fresh & withering; dark, red & purple florals. Great acidity. Round & well balanced finish. Wire to wire a beautiful wine that persists nicely for minutes.

Photos of, the entrance to their main tasting room in the rear of the property, the main house as you drive up to their Estate, patio tasting lounge & amazing redwoods around the Estate.

Nov 18th, 2020