Cornerstone Cellars

Michael's Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.36 ratings
9.31 pro ratings
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
Randy Fuller

The 2012 Cornerstone Cellars Michael's Cuvée offers an inky appearance and a beautiful set of aromas - blackberry, currant, pencil lead and a touch of violet. Expectations are high after one whiff. The sip delivers on the promise of the nose. Silky smooth and rich - and it's a young wine - it echoes the dark aromas and complexity of the nose. This wine, at $75, might be a luxury for you. Rest assured, you get that for which you pay. The wine is luxurious, the tannins are supple and the finish seems like forever.

The 2012 Cornerstone Cellars Michael's Cuvée offers an inky appearance and a beautiful set of aromas - blackberry, currant, pencil lead and a touch of violet. Expectations are high after one whiff. The sip delivers on the promise of the nose. Silky smooth and rich - and it's a young wine - it echoes the dark aromas and complexity of the nose. This wine, at $75, might be a luxury for you. Rest assured, you get that for which you pay. The wine is luxurious, the tannins are supple and the finish seems like forever.

Oct 14th, 2015
Steve Gerths

This is a beautiful Cab. Extremely smooth. Dark cherry notes

This is a beautiful Cab. Extremely smooth. Dark cherry notes

Jul 25th, 2022
Steve Gerths

Beautiful red blend. Great vintage 2016. Stole it on WTSO

Beautiful red blend. Great vintage 2016. Stole it on WTSO

May 1st, 2022
Marc Melser

We had the 2012 Vintage of Michael’s Cuvée on 10/11/20. There are tastes of blackberry, cassis, oak in the full bodied, well balanced wine. The tannins were all smoothed out after an hour of aeration. Black fruit and lavender on the bouquet. A really good wine.

We had the 2012 Vintage of Michael’s Cuvée on 10/11/20. There are tastes of blackberry, cassis, oak in the full bodied, well balanced wine. The tannins were all smoothed out after an hour of aeration. Black fruit and lavender on the bouquet. A really good wine.

Oct 11th, 2020
Marc Melser

We had this on 8/24/19. A real good Cab. Tastes of blackberry, blueberry, plum, chocolate and some oak. Fine tannins, smooth finish to this full bodied wine.

We had this on 8/24/19. A real good Cab. Tastes of blackberry, blueberry, plum, chocolate and some oak. Fine tannins, smooth finish to this full bodied wine.

Aug 24th, 2019
Chris Anton

Let this one breathe and you’ll experience a great wine full of layers of flavor.

Let this one breathe and you’ll experience a great wine full of layers of flavor.

May 26th, 2018
Lee Vucovich

Loved this wine. robust without a dark undercurrent in many cabs and all Malbacs that I don't enjoy

Loved this wine. robust without a dark undercurrent in many cabs and all Malbacs that I don't enjoy

Dec 24th, 2015
Bryan Farhy

Bryan had this 9 years ago

Bryan had this 9 years ago

Oct 19th, 2015