Ballentine Vineyards

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.215 ratings
9.24 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 Kline

Big warm blueberry, rye bread with caraway, baked brownie, loose cigar tobacco and five spice with sweet smoke. The wine is almost black, concentrated, and star bright. Big coffee on the palate, cloves, black pepper, roasted sesame seeds and ripe black currants in mocha. Really a balancing act, that comes off like an Haut Brion blend. Maybe a touch of Cab Franc?

Big warm blueberry, rye bread with caraway, baked brownie, loose cigar tobacco and five spice with sweet smoke. The wine is almost black, concentrated, and star bright. Big coffee on the palate, cloves, black pepper, roasted sesame seeds and ripe black currants in mocha. Really a balancing act, that comes off like an Haut Brion blend. Maybe a touch of Cab Franc?

Feb 4th, 2017
Charles Rivas

Very light in color for a Cabernet. Tons of oak here giving it a distinct flavor that might not appeal to everyone. Solid wine

Very light in color for a Cabernet. Tons of oak here giving it a distinct flavor that might not appeal to everyone. Solid wine

Dec 27th, 2015
Will Beshears

Spicy and meaty, dark fruits

Spicy and meaty, dark fruits

Mar 26th, 2016
Tom Larson

2012 Cab Reserve. Nearly perfect. Enjoyed with a filet and grilled asparagus but even more after dinner. Highest rating I have ever given.

2012 Cab Reserve. Nearly perfect. Enjoyed with a filet and grilled asparagus but even more after dinner. Highest rating I have ever given.

Oct 25th, 2015
John Kelly

Cherry, blackberry, smoky sage and clove

Cherry, blackberry, smoky sage and clove

Sep 29th, 2014
John Kelly

Cherry, blackberry, smoky sage and clove

Cherry, blackberry, smoky sage and clove

Sep 29th, 2014
Karen Wetzel

Having a fabulous bottle of Ballentine Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with the delicious farewell dinner my best friend, Laura Fields prepared for and Bill and me. I always tell people that wine always taste better at the right place with the right people. This wine is fantastic.

Having a fabulous bottle of Ballentine Napa Valley Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with the delicious farewell dinner my best friend, Laura Fields prepared for and Bill and me. I always tell people that wine always taste better at the right place with the right people. This wine is fantastic.

Aug 25th, 2014
Brent Meyer

This wine was a real treat! It is by far the best Cabernet Sauvignon I have had. Full fruit, full bodied, and big. Tannins are soft, and is almost chewy.

This wine was a real treat! It is by far the best Cabernet Sauvignon I have had. Full fruit, full bodied, and big. Tannins are soft, and is almost chewy.

Sep 2nd, 2013
Matthew Denny

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Matthew had this 9 years ago

Oct 20th, 2015
Jocelyn Hoar

Jocelyn had this 10 years ago

Jocelyn had this 10 years ago

Jan 25th, 2015