Black Cordon Vineyards

Reserve Cru Cabernet Sauvignon

9.616 ratings
9.74 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
James Dewis

James had this 8 years ago

James had this 8 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJan 29th, 2016
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.6

Sneak Peak: this wine won't be released until the end of the year but, you guys, this 2012 Reserve Cru is an amazing wine! It's 100% Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% French Taransaud Oak - probably the most famous French cooper out there. There's anise on the nose - a Coombsville signature - and dark, black fruits. Don't even think about red fruits...they're nowhere to be found...this is strictly black cherry, black currant, black plum - dark dark dark! This wine is dense, chewy, and has beautiful tannins. This is going to age beautifully, and is truly a spectacularly complex and balanced wine. Mmmmm!

Sneak Peak: this wine won't be released until the end of the year but, you guys, this 2012 Reserve Cru is an amazing wine! It's 100% Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% French Taransaud Oak - probably the most famous French cooper out there. There's anise on the nose - a Coombsville signature - and dark, black fruits. Don't even think about red fruits...they're nowhere to be found...this is strictly black cherry, black currant, black plum - dark dark dark! This wine is dense, chewy, and has beautiful tannins. This is going to age beautifully, and is truly a spectacularly complex and balanced wine. Mmmmm!

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2015
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.5

This is a special wine. After a couple hours of decanting (because it's still very young) it opened up nicely. Black cherry, plum, and a touch of oak spiciness. Beginning, middle and end, the flavor expands across the palate and lingers for ages. It is dense and viscous, but the fresh acidity balances it perfectly. Perfect for our Christmas prime rib dinner.

This is a special wine. After a couple hours of decanting (because it's still very young) it opened up nicely. Black cherry, plum, and a touch of oak spiciness. Beginning, middle and end, the flavor expands across the palate and lingers for ages. It is dense and viscous, but the fresh acidity balances it perfectly. Perfect for our Christmas prime rib dinner.

Dec 26th, 2015
Todd Schroeder

Incredibly smooth on the finish. Silky first sip the real taste comes out in the end. Really enjoyable:)

Incredibly smooth on the finish. Silky first sip the real taste comes out in the end. Really enjoyable:)

Jul 11th, 2020
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.7

Lara had this 10 years ago

Lara had this 10 years ago

Dec 26th, 2013
Lara Dunphy Guest

Director Sales & Marketing Black Cordon Vineyards, Sixteen by Twenty Wines

9.8

Lara had this 10 years ago

Lara had this 10 years ago

Dec 19th, 2013
James Dewis

James had this 4 years ago

James had this 4 years ago

Dec 15th, 2019
Luis Barrientos

Luis had this 4 years ago

Luis had this 4 years ago

Dec 15th, 2019
Doug Coughlan

Doug had this 6 years ago

Doug had this 6 years ago

Dec 9th, 2017
Loc Dao

Loc had this 8 years ago

Loc had this 8 years ago

Oct 10th, 2016