Buccella

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3333 ratings
9.364 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
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David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel

A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel

Sep 9th, 2023
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9.2

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a heady, showy wine endowed with port-like richness. Blackberry jam, espresso, licorice, cloves and new French oak saturate the palate. Buccella is one of the most opulent wines in Napa Valley. As always, it packs a serious punch. There is zero subtlety though, and not much in the way of refinement. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is a heady, showy wine endowed with port-like richness. Blackberry jam, espresso, licorice, cloves and new French oak saturate the palate. Buccella is one of the most opulent wines in Napa Valley. As always, it packs a serious punch. There is zero subtlety though, and not much in the way of refinement. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)

Jan 7th, 2022
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9.5

Blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice, dark chocolate and espresso all infuse Buccella's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon with notable complexity to play off the super-ripe, plush fruit. Readers should expect a full-throttle, extroverted style. Even with all of its opulence, the 2016 is very nicely balanced. It is another compelling wine in a streak of strong recent releases from Buccella. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)

Blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice, dark chocolate and espresso all infuse Buccella's 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon with notable complexity to play off the super-ripe, plush fruit. Readers should expect a full-throttle, extroverted style. Even with all of its opulence, the 2016 is very nicely balanced. It is another compelling wine in a streak of strong recent releases from Buccella. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)

Jan 17th, 2020
Jay Eagan

I love this massive unctuous Cabernet - powerful but balanced.

I love this massive unctuous Cabernet - powerful but balanced.

Dec 26th, 2019
David L

PNP- can’t miss crowd pleasers. Drink them up. Not going to get any better. Cheers.

PNP- can’t miss crowd pleasers. Drink them up. Not going to get any better. Cheers.

Aug 1st, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

*didn’t take notes

*didn’t take notes

Feb 21st, 2019
Jay Eagan

After 30 minutes got pretty decent. For a very good vintage and I really like Buccella but this was mostly disappointing.

After 30 minutes got pretty decent. For a very good vintage and I really like Buccella but this was mostly disappointing.

Dec 15th, 2018
Shawn R

Attention getter when you decant as the color is nearly back. Fruit and oak are coming together. Soft tannins, lush finish.

Attention getter when you decant as the color is nearly back. Fruit and oak are coming together. Soft tannins, lush finish.

Nov 19th, 2018
Jay Eagan

Not integrated not balanced / hopefully time helps. Usually enjoy this winery.

Not integrated not balanced / hopefully time helps. Usually enjoy this winery.

Aug 7th, 2018
Mike R
9.5

Just a lovely beast - please decant for two hours - one word description- intoxicating

Just a lovely beast - please decant for two hours - one word description- intoxicating

Jun 14th, 2018