Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Cuvée NV11 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

8.8106 ratings
8.814 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
Jasmine Amussen

Weird and kind of unpleasant, not unlike the dem debate I'm watching.

Weird and kind of unpleasant, not unlike the dem debate I'm watching.

3 people found it helpfulApr 15th, 2016
Juan Valencia

Awkward and green.

Awkward and green.

3 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2016
John Lenart

I love Chris Howell's wines. Stunning balanced example of what Napa blends can be.

I love Chris Howell's wines. Stunning balanced example of what Napa blends can be.

1 person found it helpfulApr 17th, 2016
Pavle Milić

Old school restrain!

Old school restrain!

Aug 30th, 2016
Jake Hajer

Balanced, great right bank clone- saddle, supple dry tannins, red fruit

Balanced, great right bank clone- saddle, supple dry tannins, red fruit

May 27th, 2016
Paul Masson

Funky with roasted vegetables, black fruits and baking spices. Moderate in weight and tannin. A spiritual cousin to the best clarets of the Virginia Piedmont.

Funky with roasted vegetables, black fruits and baking spices. Moderate in weight and tannin. A spiritual cousin to the best clarets of the Virginia Piedmont.

Jun 16th, 2015
Ryan Wofford

Nice Bordeaux blend. The cab Franc petite Verdot influence adds an interesting finish

Nice Bordeaux blend. The cab Franc petite Verdot influence adds an interesting finish

May 1st, 2015
Brandon Boesch

What a great wine at 11 years. Tart cherry, pepper, dried herbs, a bit of raspberry jam, sandalwood. Really nice.

What a great wine at 11 years. Tart cherry, pepper, dried herbs, a bit of raspberry jam, sandalwood. Really nice.

Jul 27th, 2022
K L
9.0

Leather and earth. Lighter and easy to drink. Decent for the price and curious to see how the other vintages compare.

Leather and earth. Lighter and easy to drink. Decent for the price and curious to see how the other vintages compare.

Jun 16th, 2021
Brandon Boesch

It’s interesting to see the other reviews. I love this herbal, green, peppery, fresh fruit take on Napa. It’s so different from the NV10. It tastes like a flower and vegetable garden. I can see why most do not like this, but for me it is almost like a great chinon type wine. Fascinating to see the variability even with blended cuvée.

It’s interesting to see the other reviews. I love this herbal, green, peppery, fresh fruit take on Napa. It’s so different from the NV10. It tastes like a flower and vegetable garden. I can see why most do not like this, but for me it is almost like a great chinon type wine. Fascinating to see the variability even with blended cuvée.

Apr 11th, 2021