Hallcrest Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon

8.43 ratings
9.52 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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
Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.8

While the winery is still there, this amphitheater vineyard site is long gone. It made some of the lightest, leanest Cabernet that this sunny state has ever produced. Although at times this wine smelled like a fall leaf pile, it had length and focus in the league of great Champagne. The last glass had revitalized currant fruit and top class texture without any hint of heaviness. A great experience and important piece of California history. Bear Gulch greatness!

While the winery is still there, this amphitheater vineyard site is long gone. It made some of the lightest, leanest Cabernet that this sunny state has ever produced. Although at times this wine smelled like a fall leaf pile, it had length and focus in the league of great Champagne. The last glass had revitalized currant fruit and top class texture without any hint of heaviness. A great experience and important piece of California history. Bear Gulch greatness!

1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2014
Andrew Rastello

Pretty awesome for 55 year old Cali Cabernet

Pretty awesome for 55 year old Cali Cabernet

Mar 2nd, 2014
Erin Scolaro

Just bad. Rotten vegetables, covered in syrup.

Just bad. Rotten vegetables, covered in syrup.

May 6th, 2016
Chris Head

Chris had this 11 years ago

Chris had this 11 years ago

Jul 13th, 2013