Bucella
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
opaque, dark black purple, prominent glass staining tears; cassis, pipe tobacco, fig, mint chocolate, baking spices; super ripe, intense, dense, concentrated, blackberry compote, licorice, excellent persistence; full bodied, medium acidity, silky tannins, 14.6% ABV; blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Merlot aged 21 months in 80% new French oak; $155
opaque, dark black purple, prominent glass staining tears; cassis, pipe tobacco, fig, mint chocolate, baking spices; super ripe, intense, dense, concentrated, blackberry compote, licorice, excellent persistence; full bodied, medium acidity, silky tannins, 14.6% ABV; blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec, and 1% Merlot aged 21 months in 80% new French oak; $155
Jan 4th, 2020
So approachable. Not a bruiser at all
So approachable. Not a bruiser at all
Oct 31st, 2019
Good wine, but for the price? So many other great options
Good wine, but for the price? So many other great options
Sep 7th, 201810’ Buccella Cabernet. At The Hard Rock Hotel - Orlando Florida.
10’ Buccella Cabernet. At The Hard Rock Hotel - Orlando Florida.
Mar 30th, 2018
This is the youngest Buccella I’ve had, and the experience was very interesting. Knowing the style, as well as previous experiences with the producer, these fall in to the plush, decadent and hedonistic type bucket. Flavor is always turned up to 11 with silky texture. With this bottle, I experienced those things, but only in waves. It seemed to be a rollercoaster where it was rocking at pop and pour, shut down after some air, and then slightly opened back up after 24hrs.
Stain your glass purple in color! Wow. A total explosion of decadent flavors aromatically...dark chocolate shavings, cassis, baked mixed berry pie, plenty of baking spices like vanilla and nutmeg, and black licorice. On the palate, the structure is chameleon like...it pulls you in with freshly squeezed dark fruits and melted fondue chocolate before snapping back with a chewy, tannic, and dense finish. 24hrs smooths it out and reveals espresso, candied blueberries and blackberries. Fruit forward Cabernet that packs a punch but tries to soften the blow by being sexy.
This is the youngest Buccella I’ve had, and the experience was very interesting. Knowing the style, as well as previous experiences with the producer, these fall in to the plush, decadent and hedonistic type bucket. Flavor is always turned up to 11 with silky texture. With this bottle, I experienced those things, but only in waves. It seemed to be a rollercoaster where it was rocking at pop and pour, shut down after some air, and then slightly opened back up after 24hrs.
Stain your glass purple in color! Wow. A total explosion of decadent flavors aromatically...dark chocolate shavings, cassis, baked mixed berry pie, plenty of baking spices like vanilla and nutmeg, and black licorice. On the palate, the structure is chameleon like...it pulls you in with freshly squeezed dark fruits and melted fondue chocolate before snapping back with a chewy, tannic, and dense finish. 24hrs smooths it out and reveals espresso, candied blueberries and blackberries. Fruit forward Cabernet that packs a punch but tries to soften the blow by being sexy.
@David L Brought this Beauty to a wine pairing dinner! Thank you for such a generous gift!!! Deep, dark in color. You'd think it was a Syrah! Huge black fruit and Dark cherry integrated with cocoa and a little nutmeg. Drinking insanely good right now. It was a perfect match for our last course which was Lamb. It was awesome!!
@David L Brought this Beauty to a wine pairing dinner! Thank you for such a generous gift!!! Deep, dark in color. You'd think it was a Syrah! Huge black fruit and Dark cherry integrated with cocoa and a little nutmeg. Drinking insanely good right now. It was a perfect match for our last course which was Lamb. It was awesome!!
1 person found it helpfulMar 11th, 2017
Started off with classic napa aromas. This wine was a beast. After 30 min in the glass it changed completely. Did a complete 180 and really showed what's great about 11.
Started off with classic napa aromas. This wine was a beast. After 30 min in the glass it changed completely. Did a complete 180 and really showed what's great about 11.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 201610' Buccella Cabernet Had this upon release in 2013...& it was open for business. Had it again a year later and it wasn't drinking as well . 1+ hour of decanting & this was singing.
Edit- Almost a pop & pour. This is some of the best Cabernet I've had from them (excluding Katrina Eileen Cuvée)Try the 2006/07also👍. Drink/Hold
10' Buccella Cabernet Had this upon release in 2013...& it was open for business. Had it again a year later and it wasn't drinking as well . 1+ hour of decanting & this was singing.
Edit- Almost a pop & pour. This is some of the best Cabernet I've had from them (excluding Katrina Eileen Cuvée)Try the 2006/07also👍. Drink/Hold
