Etude

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.229 ratings
9.45 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
Peter Alig

Wine Educator Robert Mondavi Winery, Von Holt Wines

8.6

Shame on me for opening this so soon. I'll check back in ten.

Shame on me for opening this so soon. I'll check back in ten.

Jan 30th, 2014
Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.6

This is a 375ml. Amazing fruit, great balance and acidity. Nice spice, cocoa, cassis notes. Lovely cab

This is a 375ml. Amazing fruit, great balance and acidity. Nice spice, cocoa, cassis notes. Lovely cab

Dec 13th, 2013
Mark Mannebach

2007 tasting great. Balanced and smooth, slight hints of plum, tobacco, pencil, wet stone. Well worth the wait in tasting. 2007 is a fantastic year in Napa

2007 tasting great. Balanced and smooth, slight hints of plum, tobacco, pencil, wet stone. Well worth the wait in tasting. 2007 is a fantastic year in Napa

Nov 13th, 2018
Jody Scharf

It's that full cabernet you like. A lot of legs and still says " ummmmm why did you open me today,? I'll be better in 5 years" Well ok I agree but as you know you cannot put the wine back in the bottle. Most of the time I do like my cabs young and fruity, (can I say that? ). Anyway this one give time if you have. Meanwhile as I write this I can smell cedar and pepper. The palate says black currants and spices. Rich dark color but relax wait! You know what forget it. It's ready now. Just needed more time.

It's that full cabernet you like. A lot of legs and still says " ummmmm why did you open me today,? I'll be better in 5 years" Well ok I agree but as you know you cannot put the wine back in the bottle. Most of the time I do like my cabs young and fruity, (can I say that? ). Anyway this one give time if you have. Meanwhile as I write this I can smell cedar and pepper. The palate says black currants and spices. Rich dark color but relax wait! You know what forget it. It's ready now. Just needed more time.

Aug 27th, 2016
Jody Scharf

Ready.

Ready.

Nov 1st, 2015
LM Segal

Could not be mistaken for anything but a Napa cab, right down the middle of the road. Big black fruity nose, tiny bit hot. Vanilla and well-extracted dark fruit, juicy acidity. Touch of smoke. I love to drink these but often find myself wondering what else I could get for over $100...

Could not be mistaken for anything but a Napa cab, right down the middle of the road. Big black fruity nose, tiny bit hot. Vanilla and well-extracted dark fruit, juicy acidity. Touch of smoke. I love to drink these but often find myself wondering what else I could get for over $100...

Jul 11th, 2015
Erik Nordin

2007

2007

Mar 15th, 2015
Bruno Giraldo Salazar

Strong flavors, explodes in the mouth with great smooth finish

Strong flavors, explodes in the mouth with great smooth finish

Jan 25th, 2015
Brett Banfield

21 year anniversary wine. WOW... First time having this wine. Really long finish in all the right ways.

21 year anniversary wine. WOW... First time having this wine. Really long finish in all the right ways.

Jul 12th, 2013
Cosmin Marinescu

Cosmin had this 10 years ago

Cosmin had this 10 years ago

Aug 14th, 2014