Janzen Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Deep Ruby and a very restrained style of Napa Cab made by Kirk Venge. I like the balance between bright black fruit like blackberry, cassis, black Cherry and cola with subtle earthy notes of forest floor, leather, mocha and mint. This has lots of finesse. Ripe Tannins but will be better in two years. FYI this contains a fair amount of declassified cab from Beckstoffer vineyards like Missouri Hopper.
Deep Ruby and a very restrained style of Napa Cab made by Kirk Venge. I like the balance between bright black fruit like blackberry, cassis, black Cherry and cola with subtle earthy notes of forest floor, leather, mocha and mint. This has lots of finesse. Ripe Tannins but will be better in two years. FYI this contains a fair amount of declassified cab from Beckstoffer vineyards like Missouri Hopper.
Jan 6th, 2021
Surprisingly good for a long-Caribbean-stored little gem. Perhaps some heat at some point gave this a so slightly cooked compote vibe that worked for me.
Surprisingly good for a long-Caribbean-stored little gem. Perhaps some heat at some point gave this a so slightly cooked compote vibe that worked for me.
Jan 5th, 2019
Under their Janzen label, Bacio Divino produces three vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignons from the Cloudy’s Vineyard, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. They also produce this Napa Cab which blends fruit from these vineyards with other select Napa vineyards. Kirk Venge is the consulting winemaker and viticulturist. Parker nails it with “intense notes of crushed plums, black cherries and mulberries plus notions of cedar chest, dried Provence herbs, underbrush and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives a very refreshing acid line, lifting the youthful black fruit, finishing long and chewy.” While the fruit is immediately evident and approachable, there’s still a fair amount of tannin. The acid provides an impression of citrus brightness atypical of many of its peers. And while I prefer Venge’s Silencieux, I’m not sure a comparison is relevant as this is completely different stylistically, and quite enjoyable because of that.
Under their Janzen label, Bacio Divino produces three vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignons from the Cloudy’s Vineyard, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. They also produce this Napa Cab which blends fruit from these vineyards with other select Napa vineyards. Kirk Venge is the consulting winemaker and viticulturist. Parker nails it with “intense notes of crushed plums, black cherries and mulberries plus notions of cedar chest, dried Provence herbs, underbrush and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives a very refreshing acid line, lifting the youthful black fruit, finishing long and chewy.” While the fruit is immediately evident and approachable, there’s still a fair amount of tannin. The acid provides an impression of citrus brightness atypical of many of its peers. And while I prefer Venge’s Silencieux, I’m not sure a comparison is relevant as this is completely different stylistically, and quite enjoyable because of that.
Dec 19th, 2017
Not impressed at all. Very weak on the mid-palate and certainly not worth the price tag
Not impressed at all. Very weak on the mid-palate and certainly not worth the price tag
2 people found it helpfulAug 5th, 2015
Not a fruit bomb like so many other Napa cabs.
Not a fruit bomb like so many other Napa cabs.
Jan 23rd, 2016
Drinking alone wife is pregnant. Besides the disintegrated cork it’s a great bottle of wine.
Drinking alone wife is pregnant. Besides the disintegrated cork it’s a great bottle of wine.
Oct 21st, 2020
Meat and potatoes with balanced Napa Cab. Dark, dark red on the eye. The nose is full of blackberry, plum, oak and vanilla. The mouthfeel is powerful yet velvety with dark fruit, vanilla and a soft chocolaty finish. Young but precise Napa Cab, very enjoyable with a certain bravado. Cheers.
Meat and potatoes with balanced Napa Cab. Dark, dark red on the eye. The nose is full of blackberry, plum, oak and vanilla. The mouthfeel is powerful yet velvety with dark fruit, vanilla and a soft chocolaty finish. Young but precise Napa Cab, very enjoyable with a certain bravado. Cheers.
Aug 3rd, 2020