Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Cuvée NV10 Napa Valley Merlot Blend

9.0132 ratings
9.07 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
Andrew Harris

I'm a fan.

I'm a fan.

Feb 15th, 2015
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
Douglas Eddins

👍👍👍

👍👍👍

Jul 11th, 2018
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
Joe Flo

Excellent NV10 easy drinking great fruit soft tannins

Excellent NV10 easy drinking great fruit soft tannins

Mar 9th, 2018
Jack Bender

Good sauce for the steak

Good sauce for the steak

Mar 9th, 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