D.R. Stephens

Walther River Block Cabernet Sauvignon

9.343 ratings
9.15 pro ratings
Rutherford, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Fourth course. Moscatel Braised Beef Short Ribs, Carrot, Black Pepper Spaetzle. @PlateandBottle

Fourth course. Moscatel Braised Beef Short Ribs, Carrot, Black Pepper Spaetzle. @PlateandBottle

Jan 28th, 2018
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

9.4

Carson had this 11 years ago

Carson had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 22nd, 2014
Mark Mannebach

2009 vintage is tasting great 15 years old. Still dark plum & currant up from with chocolate leather and slight asparagus tones.

2009 vintage is tasting great 15 years old. Still dark plum & currant up from with chocolate leather and slight asparagus tones.

Aug 31st, 2024
Mark Mannebach

2009 tasting great. Very smooth notes black licorice and cocoa and plum with some spice mineral on finish. 11 years old tasting great

2009 tasting great. Very smooth notes black licorice and cocoa and plum with some spice mineral on finish. 11 years old tasting great

May 10th, 2020
Mark Turner

Really good old world feel. Still quite young and tannic. This will be outstanding in a few years. Great dark fruit, earthy, well balanced.

Really good old world feel. Still quite young and tannic. This will be outstanding in a few years. Great dark fruit, earthy, well balanced.

Oct 27th, 2018
Alex Hageman

Delicious

Delicious

Jun 15th, 2018
Anna Sangiacomo

Our favorite. beautifully coming together!!!

Our favorite. beautifully coming together!!!

Apr 12th, 2018
Geoff King

Always a great pour! One of our favorites. Smooth to the end.

Always a great pour! One of our favorites. Smooth to the end.

Jan 1st, 2017
Bryce Carter

Berries and tannins. Great with smoked chicken.

Berries and tannins. Great with smoked chicken.

Aug 9th, 2016
Dennis Wilson

Surprisingly linear and pure - balanced and not overripe. Great

Surprisingly linear and pure - balanced and not overripe. Great

Jul 1st, 2014