Gibbs
Obsidian Block Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Next was the Cabernet Sauvignon from Obsidian Block which is actually located on the Gibbs Estate. Wine was a deep crimson red. Nose had some interesting characteristics of some greenery and dust. Once it started to open up there was something a little dirty like moldy cheese, baking spices and undertones of dark berries. The palate changed quite a bit between day one and day two. On day one there were slight prunes and candied fruit just before the finish. On day two that wore off to light red berries with slightly more acidity and moderate tannins (5/10). Body was moderate and thinned out right before the moderate dry and acidic finish. Just wanted to note that this had a decent amount of Petit Verdot in the blend, around 16%.
Another great wine from Gibbs Napa Valley, we would love to hopefully try out their reserve one day after seeing this great single vineyard Napa Cabernet. Definitely a great QPR/Value wine!
Next was the Cabernet Sauvignon from Obsidian Block which is actually located on the Gibbs Estate. Wine was a deep crimson red. Nose had some interesting characteristics of some greenery and dust. Once it started to open up there was something a little dirty like moldy cheese, baking spices and undertones of dark berries. The palate changed quite a bit between day one and day two. On day one there were slight prunes and candied fruit just before the finish. On day two that wore off to light red berries with slightly more acidity and moderate tannins (5/10). Body was moderate and thinned out right before the moderate dry and acidic finish. Just wanted to note that this had a decent amount of Petit Verdot in the blend, around 16%.
Another great wine from Gibbs Napa Valley, we would love to hopefully try out their reserve one day after seeing this great single vineyard Napa Cabernet. Definitely a great QPR/Value wine!
Aggressively oaked. Had a glass one night and told myself I'd finish more of it the next day. On night two, I moved on after a third of a glass.
Aggressively oaked. Had a glass one night and told myself I'd finish more of it the next day. On night two, I moved on after a third of a glass.
1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015Beautiful Cab with darker notes reminiscent of a Pinot Noir.
Beautiful Cab with darker notes reminiscent of a Pinot Noir.
Oct 6th, 2016Awesome cab! I would buy this in A heartbeat!!
Awesome cab! I would buy this in A heartbeat!!
Feb 28th, 2016
Loved the tannins and slight black licorice flavor. Really great value
Loved the tannins and slight black licorice flavor. Really great value
Jul 11th, 2015A nice bottle of wine for the price! Great flavors!
A nice bottle of wine for the price! Great flavors!
May 20th, 2015
Very good for a $23 bottle! Cheryl and Dave bought this one from Wine Loft. They said it was a bar favorite
Very good for a $23 bottle! Cheryl and Dave bought this one from Wine Loft. They said it was a bar favorite
Mar 28th, 2015I received this bottle as a gift and must now thank my gift givers again for such a nice gift. I am no sommelier, more accurately, one would describe me as a wine novice. I am more a craft beer aficionado that happens to enjoy a glass of wine now and again. My credentials fully established, this is a nice cab that I would definitely buy and recommend at dinner with friends.
I received this bottle as a gift and must now thank my gift givers again for such a nice gift. I am no sommelier, more accurately, one would describe me as a wine novice. I am more a craft beer aficionado that happens to enjoy a glass of wine now and again. My credentials fully established, this is a nice cab that I would definitely buy and recommend at dinner with friends.
Dec 11th, 2014
Brian had this 11 years ago
Brian had this 11 years ago
Nov 21st, 2015