Durney

Durney Vineyards Estate Bottled Cabernet Sauvignon

9.029 ratings
9.214 pro ratings
Carmel Valley, Central Coast, 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
Lee Lightfoot

Doesn’t reach the heights of the 79’ but still impressive

Doesn’t reach the heights of the 79’ but still impressive

Dec 23rd, 2021
Lee Lightfoot

Tobacco, cassis and complexity. Always a pleasure to enjoy aged cabs from durney.

Tobacco, cassis and complexity. Always a pleasure to enjoy aged cabs from durney.

Dec 23rd, 2021
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Absolutely fabulous 29 year old cab from Carmel valley’s oldest Cabernet vineyard planted at 1500’ in 1968.
Almost Bordeaux like with some California weight. Beautiful dark mahogany. Still has some primary fruit (dusty dark cherry) complimented by notes of tobacco, Cedar and subtle dill. Well made and still has a lot of life. I love these old durney wines.

Absolutely fabulous 29 year old cab from Carmel valley’s oldest Cabernet vineyard planted at 1500’ in 1968.
Almost Bordeaux like with some California weight. Beautiful dark mahogany. Still has some primary fruit (dusty dark cherry) complimented by notes of tobacco, Cedar and subtle dill. Well made and still has a lot of life. I love these old durney wines.

Apr 23rd, 2020
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

These old durney cabs keep going and going. Dark in color still with an evolved but nowhere near 'dead' nose. The palate is still fresh and beckons another sip. Beautifully made carmel valley cab from the oldest vineyard in the AVA

These old durney cabs keep going and going. Dark in color still with an evolved but nowhere near 'dead' nose. The palate is still fresh and beckons another sip. Beautifully made carmel valley cab from the oldest vineyard in the AVA

Sep 22nd, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.5

Freaking yes!!!!! Amazingly well balanced. Texture. Complexity. Viscosity. Richness. Life......

Freaking yes!!!!! Amazingly well balanced. Texture. Complexity. Viscosity. Richness. Life......

Jan 16th, 2018
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.0

1992 carmel valley cab. All red no brown. Still super young and fresh. Insane! Bordeaux like. Tons of red cherry, cassis, green tobacco. Just awesome stuff. Remarkable.

1992 carmel valley cab. All red no brown. Still super young and fresh. Insane! Bordeaux like. Tons of red cherry, cassis, green tobacco. Just awesome stuff. Remarkable.

Apr 17th, 2017
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.1

Drinking amazingly well. Reminds me of old Dunn! Wow dark cherry, chocolate and blackberry

Drinking amazingly well. Reminds me of old Dunn! Wow dark cherry, chocolate and blackberry

Mar 28th, 2017
Lee Lightfoot

Still has places to go primary fruit chocolate and verve

Still has places to go primary fruit chocolate and verve

Jun 30th, 2016
Paul Lopez

Old school yes, but not done....fruit hung on.

Old school yes, but not done....fruit hung on.

Sep 19th, 2014
Michael Amoruso

1993 vintage from three liter bottle. 31 year old wine drinking fantastic now. This is the reason one ages good wine!!

1993 vintage from three liter bottle. 31 year old wine drinking fantastic now. This is the reason one ages good wine!!

Jul 29th, 2024