Buena Vista Winery
Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Light to medium ruby in color with a nose of cherries and cedar. A bit more on the red fruit side, with a touch of raspberry. Feels a bit thin for a Cabernet. Definitely more on the lighter to medium-bodied side. Finish is short lived. Came in last when compared to Stags Leap Artemis and Beringer Knights Valley. I would have expected a little more for the price.
Light to medium ruby in color with a nose of cherries and cedar. A bit more on the red fruit side, with a touch of raspberry. Feels a bit thin for a Cabernet. Definitely more on the lighter to medium-bodied side. Finish is short lived. Came in last when compared to Stags Leap Artemis and Beringer Knights Valley. I would have expected a little more for the price.
4 people found it helpfulJan 11th, 2020
This is a very enjoyable wine. I look at this as an approachable Napa Valley wine, ideal for drinkers who are looking for approachable Napa without the heaviness that many associate with Napa Valley. This wine has some very good oak flavors that you don’t have to search for, but are not overwhelming which puts many drinkers off. Overall the wine is medium a overall body with nice long oak characteristics. The finish does have a touch of a spice likely coming from the barreling and is welcomed
This is a very enjoyable wine. I look at this as an approachable Napa Valley wine, ideal for drinkers who are looking for approachable Napa without the heaviness that many associate with Napa Valley. This wine has some very good oak flavors that you don’t have to search for, but are not overwhelming which puts many drinkers off. Overall the wine is medium a overall body with nice long oak characteristics. The finish does have a touch of a spice likely coming from the barreling and is welcomed
2 people found it helpfulAug 22nd, 2020
Tonight’s #PandemicPick (#PP)For the money @$25, this is a great wine. Full bodied, nice balance of fruit and secondary characteristics; not boring. Good mouthfeel. Overdelivers. CA Château started by a ....Hungarian Count. Father of CA wine industry no less. 🙌🏻
Tonight’s #PandemicPick (#PP)For the money @$25, this is a great wine. Full bodied, nice balance of fruit and secondary characteristics; not boring. Good mouthfeel. Overdelivers. CA Château started by a ....Hungarian Count. Father of CA wine industry no less. 🙌🏻
1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2020Light and fruity for a Cabernet, definitely a good wine for beginners
Light and fruity for a Cabernet, definitely a good wine for beginners
Apr 27th, 2021
Quite elegant and approachable. Blueberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Hints of cigar box and earth. Just enough of an oak accent. Ripe enough, Rich enough, and Lush enough, but not over the top. Nice balance and finish with excellent structure. Outstanding QPR! Very pleasant surprise. Good find Keith S.
Quite elegant and approachable. Blueberry and dark chocolate aromas and flavors. Hints of cigar box and earth. Just enough of an oak accent. Ripe enough, Rich enough, and Lush enough, but not over the top. Nice balance and finish with excellent structure. Outstanding QPR! Very pleasant surprise. Good find Keith S.
Mar 20th, 2021
Jammy and smooth plum and blackberry jam notes with a lingering finish and hint of smokiness
Jammy and smooth plum and blackberry jam notes with a lingering finish and hint of smokiness
Jan 31st, 2021
deep red. raspberry plum very berry nose. insanely well balanced tannins and acidity. medium bodied. medium follow through. very enjoyable napa cab sauv
deep red. raspberry plum very berry nose. insanely well balanced tannins and acidity. medium bodied. medium follow through. very enjoyable napa cab sauv
Nov 8th, 2020
Medium tannin and finish. Notes of red fruit and slight oak, little pepper. All around great.
Medium tannin and finish. Notes of red fruit and slight oak, little pepper. All around great.
Aug 30th, 2020
Medium to full body. Juicy and delicious currants, berries and cherries on the finish. Succulent. Shows reserve. $14 for half bottle at Last Bottle. Fantastic value, get more. 95 points by Jimmy Suckling.
Medium to full body. Juicy and delicious currants, berries and cherries on the finish. Succulent. Shows reserve. $14 for half bottle at Last Bottle. Fantastic value, get more. 95 points by Jimmy Suckling.
Jul 3rd, 2020