Caterwaul
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is not just gorgeous, it is also one of the best values readers will come across. Ripe, juicy and expressive, the 2018 once again hits all the right notes. Inky dark fruit, smoke, licorice, spice and sweet floral accents all race out of the glass. Readers will have a very hard time finding a better wine for the money. The balance of various appellations works so well here. The Caterwaul Napa Valley bottling might just be the finest wine in the market in its price range. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)
The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is not just gorgeous, it is also one of the best values readers will come across. Ripe, juicy and expressive, the 2018 once again hits all the right notes. Inky dark fruit, smoke, licorice, spice and sweet floral accents all race out of the glass. Readers will have a very hard time finding a better wine for the money. The balance of various appellations works so well here. The Caterwaul Napa Valley bottling might just be the finest wine in the market in its price range. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2021)
Dark fruits, velvety tannins, baking spices. Plenty open at the moment. With a label made for a mailing list.
Dark fruits, velvety tannins, baking spices. Plenty open at the moment. With a label made for a mailing list.
Jan 7th, 2019
Deep and clear purple. Clean nose with quite a bit going on for a pop and pour. Layers of blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon, blackberries, cassis and violet. High tannins (7.5/10) with balanced acidity and full bodied. Medium dry on the attack of the palate with a velvet like texture. Medium plus intensity with flavors of black plums, oak, nutmeg, bramble and purple flowers. Tannins and acidity pick up the rear of the palate and shows its youth. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2035. (92+)
Deep and clear purple. Clean nose with quite a bit going on for a pop and pour. Layers of blueberries, vanilla, cinnamon, blackberries, cassis and violet. High tannins (7.5/10) with balanced acidity and full bodied. Medium dry on the attack of the palate with a velvet like texture. Medium plus intensity with flavors of black plums, oak, nutmeg, bramble and purple flowers. Tannins and acidity pick up the rear of the palate and shows its youth. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2035. (92+)
Dec 15th, 2018
Dense, dark and delicious. Wrapped in a velvet glove.
Dense, dark and delicious. Wrapped in a velvet glove.
Aug 9th, 2018
This is compact and dense but not showing up with much fruit at this juncture. It was decanted 4 hours but it is just shut down. Hold. No rating.
This is compact and dense but not showing up with much fruit at this juncture. It was decanted 4 hours but it is just shut down. Hold. No rating.
1 person found it helpfulDec 27th, 201712/2023. Nice bold cab. Dry with good fruit Should be even better in two years.
12/2023. Nice bold cab. Dry with good fruit Should be even better in two years.
Dec 24th, 2023
Nice TRB bottle for $40-$50.00, good pop pour crowd pleaser.
Nice TRB bottle for $40-$50.00, good pop pour crowd pleaser.
Oct 26th, 2023
Very nice tannins and spice. Excellent with prime rib and tenderloin, surprisingly not too much with scallops.
Very nice tannins and spice. Excellent with prime rib and tenderloin, surprisingly not too much with scallops.
Jun 18th, 2022
Love this one every time. IMO one of the best QPR’s at this price point. My last of the 2018s. I hope 2019s are as good.
Love this one every time. IMO one of the best QPR’s at this price point. My last of the 2018s. I hope 2019s are as good.
Jun 14th, 2022