Duckhorn Vineyards

Monitor Ledge Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.258 ratings
8.85 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.0

Deep ruby red. Very tight attack on the nose, that started off with some herbs, anise and light baking spices. Some dark fruits started to come through with some air. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. A little lighter than expected. A fruit bomb with some air, tons of blueberries and baking spices. semi-rich. Medium plus bodied and really drinkable. Drink till 2020.

Deep ruby red. Very tight attack on the nose, that started off with some herbs, anise and light baking spices. Some dark fruits started to come through with some air. Moderate tannins (6/10) and medium bodied. A little lighter than expected. A fruit bomb with some air, tons of blueberries and baking spices. semi-rich. Medium plus bodied and really drinkable. Drink till 2020.

Mar 19th, 2017
Branden Bidwell

Nasty oak bomb. Decanted 2hrs. Nothing else there.

Nasty oak bomb. Decanted 2hrs. Nothing else there.

Feb 2nd, 2017
Scott Rowe

So damn good.

So damn good.

Nov 11th, 2016
Thomas Epps

Too fruity…. No tannic balance on the finish.

Too fruity…. No tannic balance on the finish.

May 7th, 2022
Mark Mannebach

2012 is astronomical by really good. Plum & pomegranate notes with some pencil lead and tobacco tones. Very smooth 9 years after bottling,

2012 is astronomical by really good. Plum & pomegranate notes with some pencil lead and tobacco tones. Very smooth 9 years after bottling,

Jul 17th, 2021
Robert Henalt

Deep rich color medium tannins. Chocolate with dark berry Delicious now

Deep rich color medium tannins. Chocolate with dark berry Delicious now

Sep 20th, 2019
Shane Hunt

Should’ve waited a little longer

Should’ve waited a little longer

Dec 18th, 2018
Lisa Fried

This 2012 is perfect right now — mellow but still velvety with lots of dark fruit. Plums.

This 2012 is perfect right now — mellow but still velvety with lots of dark fruit. Plums.

Oct 6th, 2018
Richard Gray

Pretty darn good, but I have had equally good reds at half the price.

Pretty darn good, but I have had equally good reds at half the price.

Sep 20th, 2018
Joseph Barsky

2012 Vintage. 14.5% Alcohol. Drinking very well already with soft tannins and plenty of fruit. Gail wasn’t going to drink until I put a glass of this in her hand and she smelled its wonderful bouquet. Savored it together. Glad I bought this bin end...

2012 Vintage. 14.5% Alcohol. Drinking very well already with soft tannins and plenty of fruit. Gail wasn’t going to drink until I put a glass of this in her hand and she smelled its wonderful bouquet. Savored it together. Glad I bought this bin end...

Sep 11th, 2018