Barbour Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2216 ratings
9.233 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
Roy Goble

Wow

Wow

Jul 25th, 2021
Shay A
9.4

Lots of similarities between this and the ‘14 MEtain it was enjoyed alongside. Main difference here is that the dark fruits were accompanied by rich dark chocolate and added notes of plum. Loads of sweet blue fruit here (love that in cabs), with sandalwood, toasted oak, and nutmeg. Decadent.

Lots of similarities between this and the ‘14 MEtain it was enjoyed alongside. Main difference here is that the dark fruits were accompanied by rich dark chocolate and added notes of plum. Loads of sweet blue fruit here (love that in cabs), with sandalwood, toasted oak, and nutmeg. Decadent.

Jul 27th, 2019
Joshua Fisher

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Jun 15th, 2018
Carl Fischer

A big Cabernet with a plush mouthfeel. Dark fruits, hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla, silky tannins and a long finish.

A big Cabernet with a plush mouthfeel. Dark fruits, hints of chocolate and sweet vanilla, silky tannins and a long finish.

Dec 27th, 2017
Ron Haber

Now a bit older and another wine showing Great winemaking in a difficult year for all of us in Napa. Congrats

Now a bit older and another wine showing Great winemaking in a difficult year for all of us in Napa. Congrats

Oct 9th, 2017
Molly Hagler

Plum-y and all the dark berries. Very smooth. A nice change from over macerated cabernets.

Plum-y and all the dark berries. Very smooth. A nice change from over macerated cabernets.

Sep 24th, 2017
V M
9.6

Delicious purity of fruit. Celia welch is the wine maker (same as scarecrow) and this shares many similarities to the 2012 M Etain by scarecrow. Nose of blueberry pie with blackberry liquor on the palate accompanied by sweet tobacco wrapped up in silky smooth tannins. Finish ends with a touch of toasted marshmallow. My hunch is this will be ideal drinking in a couple years when the tannins mellow just a touch. Delicious wine

Delicious purity of fruit. Celia welch is the wine maker (same as scarecrow) and this shares many similarities to the 2012 M Etain by scarecrow. Nose of blueberry pie with blackberry liquor on the palate accompanied by sweet tobacco wrapped up in silky smooth tannins. Finish ends with a touch of toasted marshmallow. My hunch is this will be ideal drinking in a couple years when the tannins mellow just a touch. Delicious wine

4 people found it helpfulFeb 8th, 2015
Jay Kline

This bottle is an exercise in texture. Supple and sexy is the best way to describe the experience. Plenty of fruit and tobacco but instead of a stiff punch in the mouth, it’s presented in a glove of cashmere. A fun wine. Drink now, probably? A generous gift from the cellar of C. Medley.

This bottle is an exercise in texture. Supple and sexy is the best way to describe the experience. Plenty of fruit and tobacco but instead of a stiff punch in the mouth, it’s presented in a glove of cashmere. A fun wine. Drink now, probably? A generous gift from the cellar of C. Medley.

1 person found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2018
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.0

This is a pretty big wine, but it's got a great freshness and balance. Just a touch of heat on the finish but well integrated oak. Big black cherry daddy.

This is a pretty big wine, but it's got a great freshness and balance. Just a touch of heat on the finish but well integrated oak. Big black cherry daddy.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2016
Remi Barrett

Total winner from the 97 vintage. Round and soft with a lot of dark fruit character left, almost no detectable tannin

Total winner from the 97 vintage. Round and soft with a lot of dark fruit character left, almost no detectable tannin

Jan 22nd, 2017