Franciscan Estate

Winemaker's Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.014 ratings
8.92 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
Rob Mondavi

Owner/President of Winemaking Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.0

Nicely done. Good showing.

Nicely done. Good showing.

Dec 26th, 2013
Jason Watson

Clearly Cali Cab! This is a convergence of black cherries and currants, peppery spice, tannin/skin contact/oak/structure. I would like more of a finish. Overall, superb wine!

Clearly Cali Cab! This is a convergence of black cherries and currants, peppery spice, tannin/skin contact/oak/structure. I would like more of a finish. Overall, superb wine!

Jun 18th, 2016
jacalyn priestley

Delightful wine. Velvety smooth and nice nose

Delightful wine. Velvety smooth and nice nose

Oct 2nd, 2015
Jason James

Its good but not great. The tannins and acidity are overpowering what fruit there is in it. It will integrate w/ time but to what level I can't tell. I'm hoping as it sits open a while longer the fruit will come forward a bit. But overall right now just to young to tell. I'll likely never buy this again.

Its good but not great. The tannins and acidity are overpowering what fruit there is in it. It will integrate w/ time but to what level I can't tell. I'm hoping as it sits open a while longer the fruit will come forward a bit. But overall right now just to young to tell. I'll likely never buy this again.

Feb 16th, 2015
Peter Heidt

...I buy a case from Dom P. on his recommendation. Now, so many people come to me for advice ad I go to Dom P., one of the smartest guys I know, plus he speaks fluent Italian and conversational Korean, but does this translate into knowing wine... Because, certainly; I know wine...

This is good... Dark, fruit, blackberry, blueberry, true Napa Cab... I taste licorice; I read some reviews on-line and I read anise... How many tastings have I been to and somebody says "anise." Guess what, anise smells like licorice, haaaa... Google it... Anyway, salude Dom P... I'm finishing the bottle re-watching Boardwalk Empire with Ziti... Damn good bottle...

...I buy a case from Dom P. on his recommendation. Now, so many people come to me for advice ad I go to Dom P., one of the smartest guys I know, plus he speaks fluent Italian and conversational Korean, but does this translate into knowing wine... Because, certainly; I know wine...

This is good... Dark, fruit, blackberry, blueberry, true Napa Cab... I taste licorice; I read some reviews on-line and I read anise... How many tastings have I been to and somebody says "anise." Guess what, anise smells like licorice, haaaa... Google it... Anyway, salude Dom P... I'm finishing the bottle re-watching Boardwalk Empire with Ziti... Damn good bottle...

Oct 20th, 2014
Dylan Elliott

Digital Marketing Specialist, Boisset Family Estates

8.8

Dylan had this 10 years ago

Dylan had this 10 years ago

Sep 10th, 2014
Peter Heidt

Peter had this 8 years ago

Peter had this 8 years ago

May 25th, 2016
Julie Duff

Julie had this 9 years ago

Julie had this 9 years ago

Aug 28th, 2015
jacalyn priestley

jacalyn had this 9 years ago

jacalyn had this 9 years ago

Aug 6th, 2015
Camilla Crane

Camilla had this 10 years ago

Camilla had this 10 years ago

Feb 14th, 2015