Firestone Vineyard

The Chairman Series Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.921 ratings
-no pro ratings
Santa Ynez 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
Steve Brenner

Needs some time, but after 1-2 hrs, the balance of cherry notes, spice, and a touch of oaky tobacco come out nice.

Needs some time, but after 1-2 hrs, the balance of cherry notes, spice, and a touch of oaky tobacco come out nice.

Mar 10th, 2019
Chris B.

Smooth, not as fruity as Cabs from NorCal but makes up for it with an appealing earthiness. Lots of alcohol but not harsh at all.

Smooth, not as fruity as Cabs from NorCal but makes up for it with an appealing earthiness. Lots of alcohol but not harsh at all.

Jan 1st, 2019
Joe Estrada

Above average Cab Sav

Above average Cab Sav

Jul 30th, 2017
Joe Estrada

Earthly SB CabSav

Earthly SB CabSav

May 14th, 2016
Dave Hampton

More like a herbaceous Chianti with a hint more fruit. Herbaceous, but off. High tannins. But thin fruit. We'll pass next time at the $30ish price point.

Rating includes an extra ding for lack of value.

More like a herbaceous Chianti with a hint more fruit. Herbaceous, but off. High tannins. But thin fruit. We'll pass next time at the $30ish price point.

Rating includes an extra ding for lack of value.

May 9th, 2016
Augustin Bralley

Too tangy for a cab.

Too tangy for a cab.

Jan 8th, 2016
Michelle P. Dupic

Herbaceous, earthy, rusty rich. Abrasive but mature and refined- it's bite is on point. Happy two year wedding anniversary to us!

Herbaceous, earthy, rusty rich. Abrasive but mature and refined- it's bite is on point. Happy two year wedding anniversary to us!

Oct 20th, 2015
Michele Klocke

2011 Chairman Series is just overall a great wine. Deep with a great bite.

2011 Chairman Series is just overall a great wine. Deep with a great bite.

Jun 21st, 2015
Barron Nydam

Wonderful California wine. Not too fruity. It has a great sense of place with the herbs.

Wonderful California wine. Not too fruity. It has a great sense of place with the herbs.

Dec 11th, 2014
Michelle P. Dupic

We walked away with this Cab. It rivers our local Sonoma/Napa.

We walked away with this Cab. It rivers our local Sonoma/Napa.

Jul 1st, 2014