Etude

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.273 ratings
9.28 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
Eric Urbani

Tasting of nine 1996 Cabernets, Merlots and Bordeaux blends from California, Bordeaux and Australia. I thought this was a gorgeous wine. Apparently he also released two ports that year that both received 100 points from Parker.

Tasting of nine 1996 Cabernets, Merlots and Bordeaux blends from California, Bordeaux and Australia. I thought this was a gorgeous wine. Apparently he also released two ports that year that both received 100 points from Parker.

Apr 24th, 2021
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Bryan opened this for us at Oakton Wine Shop at our little stop over this afternoon. Dark ruby red with purplish hues. Nose had some restrained dark berries. Definitely tight but started to open up with some more baking spices, like cinnamon. A little dirty too, like dust or dirt undertones. Slight heat on the nose. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) definitely needs some time to develop and fill out. Dark cassis and cherries with an undertone of warm spices with a little bite. Seems like the fruit on the palate is tied down. Kinda makes us want to cuddle up and watch a movie very warm and grows on you. Drink from 2017 till 2026.

Bryan opened this for us at Oakton Wine Shop at our little stop over this afternoon. Dark ruby red with purplish hues. Nose had some restrained dark berries. Definitely tight but started to open up with some more baking spices, like cinnamon. A little dirty too, like dust or dirt undertones. Slight heat on the nose. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) definitely needs some time to develop and fill out. Dark cassis and cherries with an undertone of warm spices with a little bite. Seems like the fruit on the palate is tied down. Kinda makes us want to cuddle up and watch a movie very warm and grows on you. Drink from 2017 till 2026.

Jul 10th, 2016
Dave Smigielski

Not past its prime but not worth full tariff. Nice fruit but not much of a finish. Dark fruits prevail

Not past its prime but not worth full tariff. Nice fruit but not much of a finish. Dark fruits prevail

Dec 30th, 2014
Rick Baumgarten

A little something left, but not much

A little something left, but not much

Dec 20th, 2014
Todd French

Great bottle

Great bottle

Nov 23rd, 2013
V J
9.0

Small bottle with dad 8-12-20

Small bottle with dad 8-12-20

Aug 12th, 2020
Shraddha

Amazing Napa Cab! would drink again for it’s classic style and oaky finish

Amazing Napa Cab! would drink again for it’s classic style and oaky finish

Oct 15th, 2019
Nat Thomson

Opened on a Thursday and drank half. Good but very tight. Vacuum sealed and let sit till sun PM and had much more character. Bizarre way to decant but point is it needs a little oxygen on it.

Opened on a Thursday and drank half. Good but very tight. Vacuum sealed and let sit till sun PM and had much more character. Bizarre way to decant but point is it needs a little oxygen on it.

Oct 14th, 2019
Michelle Connely

Consumed 6/2018. Needed to breath blackberry blueberry and toasted oak. Not good w balsamic vinaigrette in a warm spinach bacon salad.

Consumed 6/2018. Needed to breath blackberry blueberry and toasted oak. Not good w balsamic vinaigrette in a warm spinach bacon salad.

Jun 6th, 2018
Bobby Gilbane

Wow. Tony Soter is a made genius. Can't believe how young this tastes.

Wow. Tony Soter is a made genius. Can't believe how young this tastes.

Feb 18th, 2017