Continuum

Novicium Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

9.138 ratings
8.64 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
Top Notes For
Richard Steinberg

Who says 2011 is an off vintage. Big black and blue bruiser.

Who says 2011 is an off vintage. Big black and blue bruiser.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Lauren

Holy beauty in a bottle!

Decanted an hour prior to drinking but after a few hours it just kept getting better and better. Beautiful rich red and black fruit at the start, a creamy, mouthwatering middle, and elegant tannins creating a LONG finish. This may be a top 5 Napa wines I’ve ever had.

Holy beauty in a bottle!

Decanted an hour prior to drinking but after a few hours it just kept getting better and better. Beautiful rich red and black fruit at the start, a creamy, mouthwatering middle, and elegant tannins creating a LONG finish. This may be a top 5 Napa wines I’ve ever had.

Jul 27th, 2020
Rufus King

Very smooth red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc) with such me berries and spice, at dinner with friends in Boston

Very smooth red blend (Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc) with such me berries and spice, at dinner with friends in Boston

Nov 18th, 2018
William Feinstein

Beautiful deep purple color. Nose has notes of suede, clove, white pepper and anisette. Plum, white pepper, black tea and a hint of milk chocolate on the palate. Tannins are definitely here to party but they integrate well.

Beautiful deep purple color. Nose has notes of suede, clove, white pepper and anisette. Plum, white pepper, black tea and a hint of milk chocolate on the palate. Tannins are definitely here to party but they integrate well.

Apr 21st, 2017
William Feinstein

Big, bold and spicy. Tannins are firm but balance the blue fruit well. Enjoyable as always - a bit more aggressively styled than the Continuum.

Big, bold and spicy. Tannins are firm but balance the blue fruit well. Enjoyable as always - a bit more aggressively styled than the Continuum.

Jan 20th, 2017
Richard Steinberg

A bit tannic at first but after a few hours, it was a bit better. When in doubt, decant

A bit tannic at first but after a few hours, it was a bit better. When in doubt, decant

Aug 7th, 2016
Michael Park

Needs more time. Finish is too bright

Needs more time. Finish is too bright

Oct 18th, 2015
Felix Huang

Oak hasn't integrated yet. Need more time in cellar.

Oak hasn't integrated yet. Need more time in cellar.

Sep 4th, 2015
Richard Steinberg

Floral, feminine and classy. A joyful glass of black fruit.

Floral, feminine and classy. A joyful glass of black fruit.

Aug 8th, 2015
Rhonely Boy

Very nice

Very nice

Nov 28th, 2014