James Cole

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.315 ratings
9.47 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
Mike R
9.3

One of and still one of true love wines

Still young but when it opens it is a killer - three hours so far and ever sip it gets better

So lady is out with her girlfriends drinking wine and watching bad moms Christmas movie

So I broke into the cellar and drinking a good one

At the mid point of a bumps bruises thrills and spills week

Proud dad this week and Saturday I will demonstrate how proud with a wine toast

All I need is the 14th to fall my way - can't say anything else or I will jinx it

All smiles in anticipation and this wine

One of and still one of true love wines

Still young but when it opens it is a killer - three hours so far and ever sip it gets better

So lady is out with her girlfriends drinking wine and watching bad moms Christmas movie

So I broke into the cellar and drinking a good one

At the mid point of a bumps bruises thrills and spills week

Proud dad this week and Saturday I will demonstrate how proud with a wine toast

All I need is the 14th to fall my way - can't say anything else or I will jinx it

All smiles in anticipation and this wine

Dec 13th, 2017
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

Ruby ripe blackberries, black cherry cola, dark fruit liqueur, strawberries, cocoa powder, dark cherry licorice, touch of menthol, dusty tannins, vanilla, velvety leather, slightly faded florals, sage, powdery dry clay, soft refined minerals and a long rich fruit finish. Wine is creamy elegant with good balance and length. It's good but needs another 3-5+ more years to fully develop.

Ruby ripe blackberries, black cherry cola, dark fruit liqueur, strawberries, cocoa powder, dark cherry licorice, touch of menthol, dusty tannins, vanilla, velvety leather, slightly faded florals, sage, powdery dry clay, soft refined minerals and a long rich fruit finish. Wine is creamy elegant with good balance and length. It's good but needs another 3-5+ more years to fully develop.

Aug 27th, 2016
David Bos

Great example of restrained napa. Will get better with age!

Great example of restrained napa. Will get better with age!

Feb 14th, 2014
Greg Chouinard

Robust aromas, black currant, dark cherries, very smooth and lingers on the the palate. A delightful bold Napa Cab! #JamesCole #CabernetSauvignon #NapaValley #SragsLeapDistrict #WineWednessday

Robust aromas, black currant, dark cherries, very smooth and lingers on the the palate. A delightful bold Napa Cab! #JamesCole #CabernetSauvignon #NapaValley #SragsLeapDistrict #WineWednessday

Oct 15th, 2015
Kate Galligan

Our favorite winery from our honeymoon.

Our favorite winery from our honeymoon.

Mar 28th, 2015
B
8.6

2010 James Cole Cab. At Nic & Stef's w mnd. They really liked it, but I thought it was way too young. Very inky, heavily tannic, and acidic. Literally coated my mouth and couldn't really drink much of it. Needs another few years.

2010 James Cole Cab. At Nic & Stef's w mnd. They really liked it, but I thought it was way too young. Very inky, heavily tannic, and acidic. Literally coated my mouth and couldn't really drink much of it. Needs another few years.

Nov 10th, 2014
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

David had this 9 years ago

David had this 9 years ago

Nov 17th, 2015
Jade Hallett

Jade had this 10 years ago

Jade had this 10 years ago

Sep 2nd, 2014
Dustin Ramey

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Apr 11th, 2014
Dustin Ramey

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Dustin had this 11 years ago

Feb 14th, 2014