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Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.946 ratings
9.23 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
Tyson Escoto

Definitely NOT a classic cab. Which is why I like it. Cab from Pinot country. Fruit bomb on the nose deep black and purple fruit, currant and tar leads to a surprisingly light mouthfeel with super moderate tannins and stellar acidity.

Definitely NOT a classic cab. Which is why I like it. Cab from Pinot country. Fruit bomb on the nose deep black and purple fruit, currant and tar leads to a surprisingly light mouthfeel with super moderate tannins and stellar acidity.

Nov 6th, 2017
Max Gottesfeld

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Surprisingly good. I was totally shocked.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Surprisingly good. I was totally shocked.

1 person found it helpfulSep 19th, 2014
garry post

Excellent shape after 11 years. Decanted and enjoyed with steaks, au gratin potatoes and asparagus.

Excellent shape after 11 years. Decanted and enjoyed with steaks, au gratin potatoes and asparagus.

Dec 1st, 2019
Acidic Critic

By far one of my favorite cabs! Great price for a solid, medium bodied cab sauv.

By far one of my favorite cabs! Great price for a solid, medium bodied cab sauv.

Nov 7th, 2018
Rick Fenner

Decent

Decent

Feb 7th, 2016
Vadim T

That one is OMG! They report small amount of Merlot added but it must be 20% in a form of a sweetest and loaded with cherry fruit flavor Merlot to make this incredibly easy to drink Cab. Also, such intense vanilla flavor that you would suspect presence of actual vanilla extract. So it is oaked, with barely perceptible tannins and acidity despite the recent 2011 vintage on label. Drink it now! As much as you can get.

That one is OMG! They report small amount of Merlot added but it must be 20% in a form of a sweetest and loaded with cherry fruit flavor Merlot to make this incredibly easy to drink Cab. Also, such intense vanilla flavor that you would suspect presence of actual vanilla extract. So it is oaked, with barely perceptible tannins and acidity despite the recent 2011 vintage on label. Drink it now! As much as you can get.

Sep 27th, 2015
Douglas Frye

Just Average

Just Average

Mar 23rd, 2015
Ryan Ressler

Bold. Bursts with fruits - cherry.

Bold. Bursts with fruits - cherry.

Feb 15th, 2015
Ryan Ressler

Really full.

Really full.

Oct 11th, 2014
Diane K.

Very good

Very good

Jul 20th, 2014