Grade Vineyards

Grade Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon The Grade Winfield Vineyard

9.29 ratings
9.61 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
Carl Fischer

This small production (270 cases) wine made by TRB spends 22 months in French Oak and needed a lot of time to come together (decanted over 5 hours). Deep red in the glass, cedar dominated the nose. The wine is tight on the entry but dark fruits, notably plum, shine through. The mouthfeel is light for a cab, and especially for what I've come to expect from TRB, and the finish is short and very dry(ing). This is good but I think just needs more time to come together and soften a bit.

This small production (270 cases) wine made by TRB spends 22 months in French Oak and needed a lot of time to come together (decanted over 5 hours). Deep red in the glass, cedar dominated the nose. The wine is tight on the entry but dark fruits, notably plum, shine through. The mouthfeel is light for a cab, and especially for what I've come to expect from TRB, and the finish is short and very dry(ing). This is good but I think just needs more time to come together and soften a bit.

Jan 2nd, 2017
Paul T HB

Doesn’t need a long decant nowadays,
Another TRB made wine.

Doesn’t need a long decant nowadays,
Another TRB made wine.

Mar 21st, 2020
Shil Kothari

Great 2010 wine. Cherry red color, lighter Napa cab with lots of plum flavor. Rounded tannins, medium oak finish. Hints of black pepper up front and anise finish at the end. Also nice mineral and ash help round this wine off. Not quite a Bordeaux and but well rounded napa fruit.

Great 2010 wine. Cherry red color, lighter Napa cab with lots of plum flavor. Rounded tannins, medium oak finish. Hints of black pepper up front and anise finish at the end. Also nice mineral and ash help round this wine off. Not quite a Bordeaux and but well rounded napa fruit.

Feb 23rd, 2015
Jerry Iervolino

Fantastic! Great find.

Fantastic! Great find.

Jan 19th, 2015
Charles Stanley

Charles had this 7 years ago

Charles had this 7 years ago

Oct 1st, 2017
AD
9.4

AD had this 8 years ago

AD had this 8 years ago

Dec 12th, 2016
Shelby Noll

Shelby had this 8 years ago

Shelby had this 8 years ago

Jul 24th, 2016
Marc Clayton

Marc had this 10 years ago

Marc had this 10 years ago

Mar 1st, 2015