Ghost Block

Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2153 ratings
9.224 pro ratings
Yountville, 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
David L

So much better then a few years ago.

So much better then a few years ago.

Sep 4th, 2020
Michael Herzog

At its peak right now and perhaps beginning the gradual slope downward. Lovely fruit with very obvious blackberry. Tannins have softened considerably. Acid has declined, but still delicious.

At its peak right now and perhaps beginning the gradual slope downward. Lovely fruit with very obvious blackberry. Tannins have softened considerably. Acid has declined, but still delicious.

Aug 7th, 2019
Matthew Marcino

Absolutely BANGIN

Absolutely BANGIN

Jun 11th, 2018
Kristi Calcagno

Big juicy bad-ass balanced cab from the relatively small-scale yountville AVA. Velvet tannins and a blackberry nose give this miles to go. It doesn't suck that harvest 2016 is over and we can celebrate. #calacagnocellars

Big juicy bad-ass balanced cab from the relatively small-scale yountville AVA. Velvet tannins and a blackberry nose give this miles to go. It doesn't suck that harvest 2016 is over and we can celebrate. #calacagnocellars

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2016
Bob Barry

General Manager Winebow

9.5

2012 It is so layered, rich & powerful I couldn't believe it. Can't wait to see where it will go.

2012 It is so layered, rich & powerful I couldn't believe it. Can't wait to see where it will go.

1 person found it helpfulOct 25th, 2015
Shil Kothari

Great wine. Dark red bordering on black. Mild berry notes and with cassis and clove after tones. Mild oaky ness and rounded tannins. High viscosity with great legs. Great wine to drink now because and well balanced between fruit and oak.

Great wine. Dark red bordering on black. Mild berry notes and with cassis and clove after tones. Mild oaky ness and rounded tannins. High viscosity with great legs. Great wine to drink now because and well balanced between fruit and oak.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 6th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

Berry berry berry. Love GBSV. So good.

Berry berry berry. Love GBSV. So good.

Jul 6th, 2017
David L

06' Ghost Block Single Vineyard Cabernet.

06' Ghost Block Single Vineyard Cabernet.

Jul 5th, 2017
George Chen

Really soft tannins but still decent acid. Inky but sweet spice bread nose and taste. Ginger, cinnamon and some blackberry cassis compote. Tad thin given the color and 2011 vintage so drink up! Could've fool me for a Zin.

Really soft tannins but still decent acid. Inky but sweet spice bread nose and taste. Ginger, cinnamon and some blackberry cassis compote. Tad thin given the color and 2011 vintage so drink up! Could've fool me for a Zin.

Sep 5th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.4

2008 Ghost Block single vineyard (Yountville). The nose displays red fruit and spice, but the finish says black licorice. Silky texture with smooth remaining tannins and a long finish. Love me some Ghost Block!

2008 Ghost Block single vineyard (Yountville). The nose displays red fruit and spice, but the finish says black licorice. Silky texture with smooth remaining tannins and a long finish. Love me some Ghost Block!

Mar 17th, 2016