Cimarossa

Rian Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.26 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Howell Mountain, 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
Tracy Hall

Dusty , rose petals. Cherry pie. Good tannins.

Dusty , rose petals. Cherry pie. Good tannins.

Mar 19th, 2016
Tracy Hall

This is good with anything on the bbq!

This is good with anything on the bbq!

Aug 11th, 2022
Tracy Hall

Please decant. Nose of blue and black fruits, blackberry, cocoa, bbq cedar plank. Flavors are savory with thyme and tannins are fine with medium long finish. Really fetching!

Please decant. Nose of blue and black fruits, blackberry, cocoa, bbq cedar plank. Flavors are savory with thyme and tannins are fine with medium long finish. Really fetching!

Jan 25th, 2022
Tracy Hall

Benefits from a quick decant but not necessary. Red and blue fruit with a spice box nose. Smooth textured tannins with a great finish.

Benefits from a quick decant but not necessary. Red and blue fruit with a spice box nose. Smooth textured tannins with a great finish.

Nov 27th, 2020
Tracy Hall

BBQ ribeyes okra potatoes. This would also go well with beef stew.

BBQ ribeyes okra potatoes. This would also go well with beef stew.

Aug 25th, 2020
Mark Flesher

Compared to the 05 Ponente that went down last night (the 'palate cleanser'), this wine is quite different. But very true to style for Rian. This wine always tends to go darker. Nose and palate of baking spice, blackberry, chocolate, fig. In the first few years, these tend to also have a blueberry and vanilla side hustle, but really tend to lose that after five or six years. This one didn't have any blue fruit or vanilla notes. Towards the finish, this one stiffens up. Still a touch astringent with stiff tannin. Would have been a great one to serve in the American v French Oak blinded tasting from last night. Not really a lot of discernible French Oak influence even though I'm pretty sure they use 100% French. This one has a long life ahead of it. Have one more bottle, which I will try to hold until approximately 2023. Fat chance.....

Compared to the 05 Ponente that went down last night (the 'palate cleanser'), this wine is quite different. But very true to style for Rian. This wine always tends to go darker. Nose and palate of baking spice, blackberry, chocolate, fig. In the first few years, these tend to also have a blueberry and vanilla side hustle, but really tend to lose that after five or six years. This one didn't have any blue fruit or vanilla notes. Towards the finish, this one stiffens up. Still a touch astringent with stiff tannin. Would have been a great one to serve in the American v French Oak blinded tasting from last night. Not really a lot of discernible French Oak influence even though I'm pretty sure they use 100% French. This one has a long life ahead of it. Have one more bottle, which I will try to hold until approximately 2023. Fat chance.....

Sep 14th, 2019
Mono Head

$95. I was really hoping to this would be great since it's a Howell mtn wine. It smells nice with hints of vanilla. Can't say it's amazing but this one is more balanced than the Ramey. Neither really stands out. This was G's favorite though.

$95. I was really hoping to this would be great since it's a Howell mtn wine. It smells nice with hints of vanilla. Can't say it's amazing but this one is more balanced than the Ramey. Neither really stands out. This was G's favorite though.

Apr 16th, 2017
Mike Mayer

Deep dark fruit and cocoa on the nose. A very interesting blackberry pie and spice on the palate with very refined tannins. A very good Howell Mountain Cabernet that I love.

Deep dark fruit and cocoa on the nose. A very interesting blackberry pie and spice on the palate with very refined tannins. A very good Howell Mountain Cabernet that I love.

Nov 23rd, 2015
Tracy Hall

Tracy had this 6 years ago

Tracy had this 6 years ago

Jan 1st, 2018
Erik Barner

Erik had this 7 years ago

Erik had this 7 years ago

Jan 5th, 2017