Cimarossa

Riva di Ponente Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.37 ratings
9.82 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
Tom Kobylarz

Mia Klein knocked this out of the park!
#howellmountain fruit at its best, a superb expression of terroir in Napa which to me is usually oversold (and over-oaked). #miaklein #cimarossa #rivadiponente
Vivid red currants, cassis, a touch of mint and graphite, the palate is juicy, loaded with perfect balance, acidity and ripe, firm tannins that have started to mellow. This is from the western facing terraced slope of the property and was my favorite of the tasting way back in 2012. The cooler effect of a western exposure seems perfect in this vintage.

Mia Klein knocked this out of the park!
#howellmountain fruit at its best, a superb expression of terroir in Napa which to me is usually oversold (and over-oaked). #miaklein #cimarossa #rivadiponente
Vivid red currants, cassis, a touch of mint and graphite, the palate is juicy, loaded with perfect balance, acidity and ripe, firm tannins that have started to mellow. This is from the western facing terraced slope of the property and was my favorite of the tasting way back in 2012. The cooler effect of a western exposure seems perfect in this vintage.

Apr 6th, 2016
Chuck Olson

2004 excellent

2004 excellent

May 18th, 2013
Jim Barri

Top Howell mountain takes years to be ready to drink

Top Howell mountain takes years to be ready to drink

Jul 16th, 2015
Rick Phillips

Rick had this 7 years ago

Rick had this 7 years ago

Feb 3rd, 2018
Ed Lateef

Ed had this 9 years ago

Ed had this 9 years ago

Apr 30th, 2016
Alex White

Alex had this 9 years ago

Alex had this 9 years ago

Apr 9th, 2016
John Rollins

John had this 9 years ago

John had this 9 years ago

Jun 20th, 2015