Franciscan Oakville Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.125 ratings
9.13 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
Michelle Russell

Marketing Manager Plumpjack/CADE/Odette Estate

9.0

Luckily the wine aged better than the label. It’s still fantastic! Still tons of black fruit, mild tannins, balanced acidity and a great earthy nose. We served this wine at our wedding and was a great memory to toast to tonight.

Luckily the wine aged better than the label. It’s still fantastic! Still tons of black fruit, mild tannins, balanced acidity and a great earthy nose. We served this wine at our wedding and was a great memory to toast to tonight.

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2018
John

Excellent nose. Longlasting.

Excellent nose. Longlasting.

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2017
Tyler Tomblin

2001 Vintage. Musty noise, brownish maroon color but soft tannins with blackberry and stewed dark fruit on the palette. Light structure but still hanging.

2001 Vintage. Musty noise, brownish maroon color but soft tannins with blackberry and stewed dark fruit on the palette. Light structure but still hanging.

1 person found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
Nicole Long

Nicole had this 9 years ago

Nicole had this 9 years ago

1 person found it helpfulOct 7th, 2015
Dorrie Wortley

Bought this one in 2001, and once again it was worth it. Full flavor and very smooth, loved the black cherry and currant flavor.

Bought this one in 2001, and once again it was worth it. Full flavor and very smooth, loved the black cherry and currant flavor.

1 person found it helpfulOct 13th, 2014
John

Muddy color, excellent nose and taste

Muddy color, excellent nose and taste

Aug 2nd, 2017
Keith Browning

California Cabernet at 26 years old. Great fruit, currant, blackberry and aged oak; mild tannins, and very smooth finish. An unexpected tasty treat!

California Cabernet at 26 years old. Great fruit, currant, blackberry and aged oak; mild tannins, and very smooth finish. An unexpected tasty treat!

Mar 8th, 2015
Tucker Knight

Perfect amount of sleepy time for this little gem. I have held on to this one for a while and It opened up beautifully, the way it is supposed to be. Cocoa, leather and cherry with a peppery finish. Great bottle of Oakville Cab!

Perfect amount of sleepy time for this little gem. I have held on to this one for a while and It opened up beautifully, the way it is supposed to be. Cocoa, leather and cherry with a peppery finish. Great bottle of Oakville Cab!

Nov 11th, 2014
Renato Hoyle

Renato had this 10 years ago

Renato had this 10 years ago

Jul 2nd, 2014
Luis Ramirez

Luis had this 2 months ago

Luis had this 2 months ago

Sep 9th, 2024