Calla Lily
Audax Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a delicious one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, eucalyptus, tobacco, red chili pepper and peppercorn.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity with long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, spices, vanilla, cedar, licorice, raisins, leather, black pepper, pencil lead and light earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.
Drinking very nicely now, although still young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Tannins show up after 2 hours in the decanter.
I had the 2015 vintage last year, and this one is even better.
A great wine to have all by itself, but will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak too.
I love these Napa Bordeaux blends. Fabulous wine.
A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 27 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 2,400 bottles.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$120.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Here is a delicious one from Napa Valley.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, earth, chocolates, eucalyptus, tobacco, red chili pepper and peppercorn.
Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity with long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, plums, sweet cherries, spices, vanilla, cedar, licorice, raisins, leather, black pepper, pencil lead and light earth.
Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Nicely balanced with nice complexity.
Drinking very nicely now, although still young, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.
Tannins show up after 2 hours in the decanter.
I had the 2015 vintage last year, and this one is even better.
A great wine to have all by itself, but will pair nicely with a nice piece of steak too.
I love these Napa Bordeaux blends. Fabulous wine.
A blend of 88% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Aged for 27 months in (50% new) French Oak barrels. A small production of only 2,400 bottles.
14.4% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$120.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous one.
This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now. Rich and extracted. Spicy with a great mouthfeel.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.
Smooth and elegant and feels prestigious. Full bodied and bold.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, Mediterranean spices, light vegetables and fresh flower stems.
Showing great complexity on the nose and palate with a gorgeous nose. Delicious.
Rich, yet elegant and so tasty.
Would be very nice to pair it with a big piece of steak. I paired it with Caciocavallo cheese. Delish.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Aged for 27 months in French Oak barrels. A small production of only 1,580 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$120.
It's time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous one.
This 6 year old Napa Cabernet is drinking very nicely now. Rich and extracted. Spicy with a great mouthfeel.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with medium acidity and long legs.
Smooth and elegant and feels prestigious. Full bodied and bold.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, earth, chocolates, tobacco, coffee, Mediterranean spices, light vegetables and fresh flower stems.
Showing great complexity on the nose and palate with a gorgeous nose. Delicious.
Rich, yet elegant and so tasty.
Would be very nice to pair it with a big piece of steak. I paired it with Caciocavallo cheese. Delish.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Aged for 27 months in French Oak barrels. A small production of only 1,580 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$120.
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, eucalyptus, cassis, dark chocolate and oak. Moderate tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry preserves, vanilla, eucalyptus, cassis, dark chocolate and oak. Moderate tannins.
Mar 22nd, 2021We have a new president! Time for a Celebratory wine 🍷
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with cedar, blackberries, vanilla, licorice, black plums, black currants, raisins, figs, chocolates, cola, earth, coffee, spices, violets and black pepper.
Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel.
Easy drinking and elegant. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and spicy.
Good right out of the bottle and better with some air time (90 minutes).
This 5 year old is still young, and will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Nice to see a Napa Cabernet that is not too high in alcohol.
Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine by the porch, but will be great with a piece of steak too.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Aged for 27 months in French Oak barrels (50% new). A very small production of only 1,600 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by alcohol.
93 points
$120.
We have a new president! Time for a Celebratory wine 🍷
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity nose with cedar, blackberries, vanilla, licorice, black plums, black currants, raisins, figs, chocolates, cola, earth, coffee, spices, violets and black pepper.
Full bodied, elegant and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, vanilla, spices, espresso, cola, dark chocolates, peppercorn, tobacco and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel.
Easy drinking and elegant. Nicely balanced, fruit forward and spicy.
Good right out of the bottle and better with some air time (90 minutes).
This 5 year old is still young, and will age nicely in the next 10 years.
Nice to see a Napa Cabernet that is not too high in alcohol.
Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine by the porch, but will be great with a piece of steak too.
A blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec. Aged for 27 months in French Oak barrels (50% new). A very small production of only 1,600 bottles.
14.1% alcohol by alcohol.
93 points
$120.
Black cherry, cassis, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, plum, eucalyptus and oak. Excellent structure and big, chewy tannins.
Black cherry, cassis, raspberry, blackberry, vanilla, plum, eucalyptus and oak. Excellent structure and big, chewy tannins.
May 11th, 2019Black cherry, vanilla, eucalyptus, raspberry, licorice, cassis and oak. Great structure and big, chewy tannins.
Black cherry, vanilla, eucalyptus, raspberry, licorice, cassis and oak. Great structure and big, chewy tannins.
Jan 5th, 2019
Beautiful Napa Valley cab sauv. Smooth, perfect fruity balance, rich.
Beautiful Napa Valley cab sauv. Smooth, perfect fruity balance, rich.
Jan 24th, 2021