Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Cuvée NV10 Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.098 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Erin Crain

Cain Cuvée #Meritage - #Merlot 48%, #Cab Sauv 32%, #cabfranc 14%, Petite Verdot 6%
Spicy up front, good structure and a smooth finish with vanilla undertones.

Cain Cuvée #Meritage - #Merlot 48%, #Cab Sauv 32%, #cabfranc 14%, Petite Verdot 6%
Spicy up front, good structure and a smooth finish with vanilla undertones.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015
Paul Masson

Cain Cuvée NV10. Fresh, balanced, medium-bodied, and complex - one of my favorite Napa wines

Cain Cuvée NV10. Fresh, balanced, medium-bodied, and complex - one of my favorite Napa wines

1 person found it helpfulSep 24th, 2014
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.2

Nice bottle, stoney fresh fruits, mostly merlot from the 09 & 10 vintages. #caincuvee delivered.

Nice bottle, stoney fresh fruits, mostly merlot from the 09 & 10 vintages. #caincuvee delivered.

May 24th, 2016
Brandon Boesch

The nose is fantastic. We made lamb stew and got our Christmas tree today and the nose is really fresh like the tree. There is definite pepper, cedar, fresh herbs, a hint of paprika, some other light spices, and a touch of fruit jam. Palate still has strong tannin but it is much more round than I’d expect on those, but fitting merlot domination from Napa. Tons of herbs, a bit of cigar box, dark fruits some dried apricot and dried flowers. I like this better than the nv9. It’s such an amazing value for Napa Bordeaux style.

The nose is fantastic. We made lamb stew and got our Christmas tree today and the nose is really fresh like the tree. There is definite pepper, cedar, fresh herbs, a hint of paprika, some other light spices, and a touch of fruit jam. Palate still has strong tannin but it is much more round than I’d expect on those, but fitting merlot domination from Napa. Tons of herbs, a bit of cigar box, dark fruits some dried apricot and dried flowers. I like this better than the nv9. It’s such an amazing value for Napa Bordeaux style.

Dec 7th, 2020
Lauren Murphy

Not bad for trying at the airport lol not much complexity but it’s at least not too sweet and has a little bit of spice too it, but it’s not very bold

Not bad for trying at the airport lol not much complexity but it’s at least not too sweet and has a little bit of spice too it, but it’s not very bold

May 23rd, 2018
Rufus King

Rich, smooth Merlot-Cabernet blend with friends on Drake’s Island

Rich, smooth Merlot-Cabernet blend with friends on Drake’s Island

Feb 2nd, 2018
Tom Mullaney

Very nice bottle. Beautiful oaky flavor. Opens up very nicely!

Very nice bottle. Beautiful oaky flavor. Opens up very nicely!

Feb 8th, 2017
Tim Kelly

One of my favorite blends.

One of my favorite blends.

Jan 16th, 2017
Chris Plance

This one is real sweet and easy. Merlot shows well, the petite Verdot keeps it from being too soft. And excellent blend. This is like the pretty girl in high school -- she's not wild, but you'll take her all night any day.

This one is real sweet and easy. Merlot shows well, the petite Verdot keeps it from being too soft. And excellent blend. This is like the pretty girl in high school -- she's not wild, but you'll take her all night any day.

Jun 24th, 2016
Eric Floyd

Opens up nicely after breathing for an hour....reminiscent of the BIG Brother.
Non vintage but mostly 2010 fruit. Think cherries, currants, some herbs and tobacco. Easy drinking .... Perfect for when the fog rolls in (San Francisco) like now!

Opens up nicely after breathing for an hour....reminiscent of the BIG Brother.
Non vintage but mostly 2010 fruit. Think cherries, currants, some herbs and tobacco. Easy drinking .... Perfect for when the fog rolls in (San Francisco) like now!

Apr 13th, 2016