Groth Vineyards & Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.468 ratings
9.322 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Matt Duncan

A truly incredible bottle of wine.

A truly incredible bottle of wine.

Jul 5th, 2022
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9.3

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve emerges from two blocks on the western edge of the property where gravelly, alluvial soils naturally produce low yields in the vineyard. Black cherry, menthol, lavender, spice and dried flowers all develop enticingly in the glass. Bright and focused with plenty of supporting structure, the 2016 is extremely expressive, even in the early going. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)

The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve emerges from two blocks on the western edge of the property where gravelly, alluvial soils naturally produce low yields in the vineyard. Black cherry, menthol, lavender, spice and dried flowers all develop enticingly in the glass. Bright and focused with plenty of supporting structure, the 2016 is extremely expressive, even in the early going. I would give it a few years in bottle to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2020)

Jan 17th, 2020
Matt Duncan

Damn good stuff

Damn good stuff

Dec 9th, 2019
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.4

Greeeeeeeeeen, green, green, greeen...💪🏽

Greeeeeeeeeen, green, green, greeen...💪🏽

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2018
Alicia Cypress

This was gorgeous! Herbal nose of jalepeno pepper wrapped in coffee grounds and then dipped in mint and eucalyptus. The palate is a combo of herbs, fruit and dirt.

This was gorgeous! Herbal nose of jalepeno pepper wrapped in coffee grounds and then dipped in mint and eucalyptus. The palate is a combo of herbs, fruit and dirt.

Dec 28th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Started slow, gained weight and then built steam and an hour later it was done.

Started slow, gained weight and then built steam and an hour later it was done.

Oct 4th, 2016
David Dunphy

This was the first California Cabernet that Robert Parker gave 100 points. I opened my last one with trepidation but it is a wonderful surprise. There is still quite a bit of fruit, a beautiful nose, and round ripe flavors. A lush mouthfeel and balanced acidity. This has become a very soft, gentle intriguing wine...like a sexy aged Burgundy. Brilliant winemaking really.

This was the first California Cabernet that Robert Parker gave 100 points. I opened my last one with trepidation but it is a wonderful surprise. There is still quite a bit of fruit, a beautiful nose, and round ripe flavors. A lush mouthfeel and balanced acidity. This has become a very soft, gentle intriguing wine...like a sexy aged Burgundy. Brilliant winemaking really.

Aug 13th, 2016
Sean Genn

Holding up beautifully

Holding up beautifully

May 8th, 2016
Suzanne Groth

Quite yummy, looked particularly good next to the Ch. Gloria, 1988. This bottle was 1.5L. Will hang in there another 5 years or so.

Quite yummy, looked particularly good next to the Ch. Gloria, 1988. This bottle was 1.5L. Will hang in there another 5 years or so.

Mar 2nd, 2015
Lewis Chilton

5 liter of the first-ever vintage of the Groth's Cabernet Reserve ... bottle is signed by then winemaker Nils Venge ... brought by Suzanne Groth Jones to the 30th anniversary party for the iconic Mustards Restaurant

5 liter of the first-ever vintage of the Groth's Cabernet Reserve ... bottle is signed by then winemaker Nils Venge ... brought by Suzanne Groth Jones to the 30th anniversary party for the iconic Mustards Restaurant

Jun 17th, 2013