Checkerboard Vineyards

Kings Row Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.357 ratings
9.59 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, 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, Onion
Top Notes For
Roy Goble

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Aug 3rd, 2019
Shay A
9.5

A picture that doesn't do the experience justice. What a phenomenal weekend at the Côtes du Coeur. My last two wines I posted were from the event Friday night. This picture contains what was consumed at the private lunch and the big main event last night. I'm not going to post every wine separately as I'd be on here for hours, but I'll highlight below my favorites.

-2010 Williams Selyem "Allen Vineyard" Chardonnay...drinking excellent. Gorgeous restraint. Crisp and semi-tropical
-2007 Viader Red Blend...wasn't surprised I enjoyed this as it's a blend of cab Sauv and cab franc. Toasted almonds, chocolate and blackberries
-2005 Inglenook Rubicon...this sucker has a few more years to hit its peak. Monstrous. Red and black fruit and earthy.
-2012 Gandona...this wine was excellent. My wife claimed it was her favorite. Never had it before but it was well crafted...Oak, blueberries and plum.
-2008 Paul Lato "Larner Vineyard" Syrah...sneaky good. Smoky, meaty, and lots of lush fruit.
-2013 Checkerboard "King's Row"...pop and pour goodness. Lovely blueberry pie, toasted oak, excellent texture
-2013 Stewart...great representation of classic Napa cab. Checks all the boxes of fruit, structure and finish.
-1983 Fonseca's Vintage Port...strong! Pretty astringent on the nose. Another 10 years will probably have this caramel-y brown sugar port in a good spot

A picture that doesn't do the experience justice. What a phenomenal weekend at the Côtes du Coeur. My last two wines I posted were from the event Friday night. This picture contains what was consumed at the private lunch and the big main event last night. I'm not going to post every wine separately as I'd be on here for hours, but I'll highlight below my favorites.

-2010 Williams Selyem "Allen Vineyard" Chardonnay...drinking excellent. Gorgeous restraint. Crisp and semi-tropical
-2007 Viader Red Blend...wasn't surprised I enjoyed this as it's a blend of cab Sauv and cab franc. Toasted almonds, chocolate and blackberries
-2005 Inglenook Rubicon...this sucker has a few more years to hit its peak. Monstrous. Red and black fruit and earthy.
-2012 Gandona...this wine was excellent. My wife claimed it was her favorite. Never had it before but it was well crafted...Oak, blueberries and plum.
-2008 Paul Lato "Larner Vineyard" Syrah...sneaky good. Smoky, meaty, and lots of lush fruit.
-2013 Checkerboard "King's Row"...pop and pour goodness. Lovely blueberry pie, toasted oak, excellent texture
-2013 Stewart...great representation of classic Napa cab. Checks all the boxes of fruit, structure and finish.
-1983 Fonseca's Vintage Port...strong! Pretty astringent on the nose. Another 10 years will probably have this caramel-y brown sugar port in a good spot

Apr 23rd, 2017
Martin G Rivard

Awesome 08 Rudd!!!

Awesome 08 Rudd!!!

Nov 24th, 2016
Roy Goble

Such a smooth wine

Such a smooth wine

Jun 2nd, 2016
Mark Blatty

Solid

Solid

Apr 22nd, 2016
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Another wonderful showing. Rich fruit, mineral, great length.

Another wonderful showing. Rich fruit, mineral, great length.

Sep 10th, 2015
Bia Rich

Kings Row! Checkerboard! Delicious!

Kings Row! Checkerboard! Delicious!

Oct 24th, 2014
Rick Phillips

I don’t usually comment on my wines, however, this wine opened nicely but quickly noticed how it’s strength diminished.

I don’t usually comment on my wines, however, this wine opened nicely but quickly noticed how it’s strength diminished.

Sep 6th, 2022
Mike

#BOOM#BOOM....smooth. Chocolate.

#BOOM#BOOM....smooth. Chocolate.

Sep 15th, 2018
Michael McGuire

Whoa!!!!!! Big cab! Tannic, acidic, a little dark fruit in the background. Awesome. 09 on 12/16 still young, can age for much longer.

Whoa!!!!!! Big cab! Tannic, acidic, a little dark fruit in the background. Awesome. 09 on 12/16 still young, can age for much longer.

Dec 17th, 2016