Checkerboard Vineyards

Kings Row Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.519 ratings

9.42 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

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.2

Out of mag!

Out of mag!

Nov 24th, 2016

9.2

Very solid wine, a little brooding and a touch tannic. Decanted for an hour and showed cassis and jammy flavors balanced with a touch of oak and a very silky mouthfeel.

Very solid wine, a little brooding and a touch tannic. Decanted for an hour and showed cassis and jammy flavors balanced with a touch of oak and a very silky mouthfeel.

Mar 5th, 2016

Claire Gabaldon

Wine Club and Social Media Manager Spring Mountain Vineyard

9.6

2011 Kings Row, Napa Valley. Fit for Kings and Queens everywhere!

2011 Kings Row, Napa Valley. Fit for Kings and Queens everywhere!

Feb 20th, 2016

9.4

Was nervous about the 2011 Vintage but this guy is singing. Beautiful nose, wonderful finish. Cheers!

Was nervous about the 2011 Vintage but this guy is singing. Beautiful nose, wonderful finish. Cheers!

Oct 5th, 2018

10

This is my all time favorite. I gave it a 10 because from now on all other wines will be measured against it.

This is my all time favorite. I gave it a 10 because from now on all other wines will be measured against it.

Nov 20th, 2015

9.7

Great

Great

Aug 4th, 2015

9.2

Y had this 6 years ago

Y had this 6 years ago

Jan 21st, 2019

Chase Whitehead

10

Chase had this 8 years ago

Chase had this 8 years ago

Apr 11th, 2017

9.7

Charles had this 8 years ago

Charles had this 8 years ago

Feb 12th, 2017

9.7

Tim had this 8 years ago

Tim had this 8 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2016