Dehlinger Winery
Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon



A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This was our favorite.
A ladder of Cabs from five decades, 1979-2019. This was our favorite.
Jan 15th, 2024
This was the winner for the group, my #2. Distinct berry notes. From Sonoma Pinot country but this Vineyard gets a lot of sun and makes a great cab - some even like it more than the Pinots...
This was the winner for the group, my #2. Distinct berry notes. From Sonoma Pinot country but this Vineyard gets a lot of sun and makes a great cab - some even like it more than the Pinots...
Feb 5th, 2021
Very primary. Loads of cassis, oak spice, vanilla, graham cracker and pipe tobacco. Some resinous herb quality on the nose. High alcohol and heavy oak are on full display.
Very primary. Loads of cassis, oak spice, vanilla, graham cracker and pipe tobacco. Some resinous herb quality on the nose. High alcohol and heavy oak are on full display.
Nov 9th, 2018
Briny black olives, leather, whiffs of jalapeno. Black plum and dust. Marvelous. From magnum.
Briny black olives, leather, whiffs of jalapeno. Black plum and dust. Marvelous. From magnum.
Feb 29th, 2016
Holding up pretty well, but a little too much bell pepper for me.
Holding up pretty well, but a little too much bell pepper for me.
Feb 6th, 2016
As per my last notes on this wine; lead pencil, cedar, berries and a hint of veg. Nice smooth long finish but overall not very rich. I think it’s done, thankfully its my last bottle and need to move on to the 2016.
As per my last notes on this wine; lead pencil, cedar, berries and a hint of veg. Nice smooth long finish but overall not very rich. I think it’s done, thankfully its my last bottle and need to move on to the 2016.
Dec 14th, 2024
Very nice Cab with a lot of cedar, veg and some chocolate and blackberries in the nose. The taste was fully integrated with some dark fruit notes. The finish was okay but a bit short. Overall it was good but showing it’s age and will have to rethink my wine cellar drinking decisions.
Very nice Cab with a lot of cedar, veg and some chocolate and blackberries in the nose. The taste was fully integrated with some dark fruit notes. The finish was okay but a bit short. Overall it was good but showing it’s age and will have to rethink my wine cellar drinking decisions.
May 11th, 2024