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Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.232 ratings
9.210 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
Shay A
9.3

Monthly WTF wine group night. Our theme was American oak vs French oak. All wines tasted blind. We started off with two bottles of bubbly and finished with two non-themed reds.

Fun to contrast alongside the ‘12 Ridge Cab. A lot more rich fruit here, but also channeling more tannin. Rich blue and black fruits with currant, baking spices at first, but there is a very nice balance of herbal notes, bayleaf and dusty tannin. Very enjoyable and still getting better. This place has one of the most gorgeous tasting rooms I’ve ever seen, so visiting is a must! Thanks
@Bill Makens

Monthly WTF wine group night. Our theme was American oak vs French oak. All wines tasted blind. We started off with two bottles of bubbly and finished with two non-themed reds.

Fun to contrast alongside the ‘12 Ridge Cab. A lot more rich fruit here, but also channeling more tannin. Rich blue and black fruits with currant, baking spices at first, but there is a very nice balance of herbal notes, bayleaf and dusty tannin. Very enjoyable and still getting better. This place has one of the most gorgeous tasting rooms I’ve ever seen, so visiting is a must! Thanks
@Bill Makens

Sep 11th, 2019
Mike R
9.2

Second wine to post from weekend and needs more resting time but liked it as was big bold and beautiful - good and dependable - still smiling

Second wine to post from weekend and needs more resting time but liked it as was big bold and beautiful - good and dependable - still smiling

Dec 19th, 2016
Rafael Landestoy

Love this producer and they simply don't miss. Another fabulous 2012 napa cab and this is always amazing. Young pup that could be decanted for a few days or just let sit for another 10 years.

Love this producer and they simply don't miss. Another fabulous 2012 napa cab and this is always amazing. Young pup that could be decanted for a few days or just let sit for another 10 years.

Jun 22nd, 2015
Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.3

Lots of dark fruit, grip and spice.

Lots of dark fruit, grip and spice.

Oct 18th, 2014
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.8

this has blue fruit and is quite extracted, but remains balanced. cant say that I find it a great value however.

this has blue fruit and is quite extracted, but remains balanced. cant say that I find it a great value however.

Oct 17th, 2014
leon egozi

Needs a good 2 hour decant

Needs a good 2 hour decant

Oct 26th, 2018
Stephen Jackshaw

Baby fat still showing. Had moderate acidity and structure so it drinks well if you like young wines of this style. Dark fruit with some cherry jam most pronounced.

Baby fat still showing. Had moderate acidity and structure so it drinks well if you like young wines of this style. Dark fruit with some cherry jam most pronounced.

Jul 5th, 2016
Tj Adams

@Chris Koupal @Bill Bender you guys must try this one!!! I had it Tuesday night in Charleston. Wow!!

@Chris Koupal @Bill Bender you guys must try this one!!! I had it Tuesday night in Charleston. Wow!!

Feb 19th, 2016
Rob Sternthal

This is good stuff.

This is good stuff.

Nov 14th, 2015
Daniel Taub

Simply solid

Simply solid

May 25th, 2015