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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.8221 ratings
8.65 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
Riccardo L.

Great for the price. It's definitely a no frills napa cab. Who can complain?

Great for the price. It's definitely a no frills napa cab. Who can complain?

Aug 15th, 2017
Adella NYC

Great California Cabernet Sauvignon!

Great California Cabernet Sauvignon!

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2014
Michael Khatkar

Earthy with deep chocolate & cassis

Earthy with deep chocolate & cassis

1 person found it helpfulJul 4th, 2014
Tom Perrone

Perfect cab to complement a steak. Inexpensive and full bodied.

Perfect cab to complement a steak. Inexpensive and full bodied.

1 person found it helpfulJun 21st, 2014
Scott Armstrong

Yummy worth $20

Yummy worth $20

1 person found it helpfulMay 18th, 2014
"Odedi"

Dark ruby in color with a brick hue and a purplish rim.

Earthy nose of blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, bell pepper, tobacco, earth, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, smoke and vanilla.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, chocolate cake, coffee, vegetables, raspberries, peppercorn and spices.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and bitter herbs.

An average red wine, but not a typical Napa Cabernet. Earthy and well balanced. Feels more like a South African Cabernet or even a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.
Not one for sipping on by itself, but good with food. This was a tricky vintage. I had this a couple of years ago, and I can't say it changed much, other than some fruit loss.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Dark ruby in color with a brick hue and a purplish rim.

Earthy nose of blueberries, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, bell pepper, tobacco, earth, pencil lead, peppercorn, leather, smoke and vanilla.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, blueberries, plums, cherries, licorice, oak, vanilla, chocolate cake, coffee, vegetables, raspberries, peppercorn and spices.

Medium plus in finish with soft tannins and bitter herbs.

An average red wine, but not a typical Napa Cabernet. Earthy and well balanced. Feels more like a South African Cabernet or even a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.
Not one for sipping on by itself, but good with food. This was a tricky vintage. I had this a couple of years ago, and I can't say it changed much, other than some fruit loss.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Nov 15th, 2016
Paul Weil

This Cabernet has an unusual screw closure that leaked. Nonetheless it was a solidly structured cocktail wine.

This Cabernet has an unusual screw closure that leaked. Nonetheless it was a solidly structured cocktail wine.

Sep 26th, 2015
Brian Slone

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Dec 16th, 2012
Jess

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of fresh, ripe, red fruit, strawberry, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of ripe red fruit, vanilla. Fresh and vibrant. Soft, moderate tannins and bright acidity.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of fresh, ripe, red fruit, strawberry, vanilla.
Dry. Flavors of ripe red fruit, vanilla. Fresh and vibrant. Soft, moderate tannins and bright acidity.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5

Jan 31st, 2023
gen
9.0

Beautiful peppery cabernet. Soft finish at the end.

Beautiful peppery cabernet. Soft finish at the end.

Aug 31st, 2019