Brander

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

9.011 ratings

8.51 pro ratings

Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, 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

8.5

Very nice Cab Sauv from our valley. Crushed rock, pepper spice, slight meat. Smooth taste and not overly astringent. Quite a bit of sediment.

Very nice Cab Sauv from our valley. Crushed rock, pepper spice, slight meat. Smooth taste and not overly astringent. Quite a bit of sediment.

Jun 16th, 2014

9.0

Lots of dark cherry’ nice acid & soft tannins. Of course it was 8 yrs old.

Lots of dark cherry’ nice acid & soft tannins. Of course it was 8 yrs old.

Oct 3rd, 2018

8.8

2012-tried at winery, bought two; licorice bouquet, light body for a cab, tart, medium finish.

2012-tried at winery, bought two; licorice bouquet, light body for a cab, tart, medium finish.

May 4th, 2015

8.5

Very nice wine to have with good friends. Soft with a hint of tannins after it opens up

Very nice wine to have with good friends. Soft with a hint of tannins after it opens up

Dec 26th, 2014

8.5

Over the hill, but still a little life left. Very vegetal.

Over the hill, but still a little life left. Very vegetal.

Nov 15th, 2014

Actually...pretty good

Actually...pretty good

Dec 16th, 2014

Best barrels used

Best barrels used

Jan 6th, 2014

9.2

Rich had this 6 years ago

Rich had this 6 years ago

Mar 13th, 2019

8.9

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Peggy had this 6 years ago

Feb 25th, 2019

Catherine Deeken

9.3

Catherine had this 6 years ago

Catherine had this 6 years ago

Nov 6th, 2018