Carneros Creek Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.213 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

One of the best cabs I’ve enjoyed in recent memory. Fresh and fully alive despite a mid shoulder fill. Wild herbs, cassis, and dried pasilla pepper.

One of the best cabs I’ve enjoyed in recent memory. Fresh and fully alive despite a mid shoulder fill. Wild herbs, cassis, and dried pasilla pepper.

Jul 7th, 2024
Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.4

Still kicking solid! Beautiful and engaging nose. Wonderfully aged characteristics with some nice primary fruit qualities still evident. Really enjoyable.

Still kicking solid! Beautiful and engaging nose. Wonderfully aged characteristics with some nice primary fruit qualities still evident. Really enjoyable.

Mar 22nd, 2016
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.4

Amazing fruit and color. Real treat.

Amazing fruit and color. Real treat.

Feb 21st, 2016
Benjamin Silver

Very elegant Napa Cab with typical warm spiced fruit, cedar, cinnamon, great balance & finely grained beautifully integrated tannins. 13.1% alc, on label but think it's higher. Lasted 30 mins before crashing.

Very elegant Napa Cab with typical warm spiced fruit, cedar, cinnamon, great balance & finely grained beautifully integrated tannins. 13.1% alc, on label but think it's higher. Lasted 30 mins before crashing.

Nov 30th, 2015
Norman Gennaro

More about the history.

More about the history.

Oct 10th, 2021
Bill Bishop

Nicely aged, still plenty of fruit. Elegant and finesse. Enjoy over next 3-5 years.

Nicely aged, still plenty of fruit. Elegant and finesse. Enjoy over next 3-5 years.

Oct 28th, 2018
Bill Bishop

Another nice 1980 Cabernet from the Fay Vineyard. Elegant with nice cherry fruit. Opened up nicely after 10-15 minutes. Drinking well now. Drink over next year or two

Another nice 1980 Cabernet from the Fay Vineyard. Elegant with nice cherry fruit. Opened up nicely after 10-15 minutes. Drinking well now. Drink over next year or two

Jan 14th, 2017
Bill Bishop

The 1980 Carneros Creek Cabernet Sauvignon from the Truchard Vineyard located in the Carneros is drinking beautifully! Great depth of cherry and cassis in the nose. Packed with fruit on the palate. Long fruit finish with firm tannins. Drinks well now but will hold for another 5+ years. Great wine!

The 1980 Carneros Creek Cabernet Sauvignon from the Truchard Vineyard located in the Carneros is drinking beautifully! Great depth of cherry and cassis in the nose. Packed with fruit on the palate. Long fruit finish with firm tannins. Drinks well now but will hold for another 5+ years. Great wine!

Jan 14th, 2017
Anthony Biagi

Winemaker Hourglass, Owner Patria

8.7

Ok a tad honeyed weird note for can but

Ok a tad honeyed weird note for can but

Aug 27th, 2015
scott

Nice

Nice

Nov 4th, 2017