Kenwood Vineyards

Artist Series Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

9.0192 ratings
8.942 pro ratings
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
Steve Blazek

Owner, bin 105 Quality Wines

9.5

Round two, more advanced but fabulous.

Round two, more advanced but fabulous.

Oct 28th, 2019
Shay A
9.0

On its own, this may have merited a higher score as it was impressive at 35yrs old, yet when put alongside the ‘86 BV GdL, ‘85 Mondavi Reserve and the ‘78 Inglenook, this one took a backseat. It powered through for about 15-20mins of being open with cherry coated figs, old graham cracker and stewed black cherries before the herbal barnyard funk took over and it fell off.

On its own, this may have merited a higher score as it was impressive at 35yrs old, yet when put alongside the ‘86 BV GdL, ‘85 Mondavi Reserve and the ‘78 Inglenook, this one took a backseat. It powered through for about 15-20mins of being open with cherry coated figs, old graham cracker and stewed black cherries before the herbal barnyard funk took over and it fell off.

1 person found it helpfulAug 31st, 2019
Andrew S

Over the hill.

Over the hill.

Dec 3rd, 2016
Ryan Stewart

Vintage that my wife and I met while I was working at Kenwood! Deep ruby color with legs. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, cherry, tobacco, spice, sage, raspberries, lavender. Mouth drying tannins. Subtle raisin notes on the back palate.

Vintage that my wife and I met while I was working at Kenwood! Deep ruby color with legs. Aromas and flavors of chocolate, cherry, tobacco, spice, sage, raspberries, lavender. Mouth drying tannins. Subtle raisin notes on the back palate.

Dec 2nd, 2016
Lee Lightfoot

Earthy soft still alive

Earthy soft still alive

Sep 6th, 2016
Maxwell Burns

Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA

9.4

Fully mature, dried black fruits, leather, cedar, earth.

Fully mature, dried black fruits, leather, cedar, earth.

May 16th, 2016
Richard Macleod

President MacLeod Family Vineyard

9.0

Had to dig out a dry cork but well worth it. Classic tobacco and tar with nice balance. No oxidation at all. Wish I had more.

Had to dig out a dry cork but well worth it. Classic tobacco and tar with nice balance. No oxidation at all. Wish I had more.

Jan 1st, 2016
Blake Conklin

Cellar Hand Relic Winery

9.0

Creepy art, decent bottle of cab. Hints of RS, surprisingly. But nice.

Creepy art, decent bottle of cab. Hints of RS, surprisingly. But nice.

Nov 21st, 2015
Ken Pearlman

District Prestige Manager for Metro NY Treasury Wine Estates (TWE)

9.5

Fantastic. Well balanced, good structure, with the perfect amount of tannin and acidity. A privilege to drink.

Fantastic. Well balanced, good structure, with the perfect amount of tannin and acidity. A privilege to drink.

Sep 17th, 2015
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

8.9

Soft & Musty -- Showcases Kenwood's Reputation for Long-Lived Cabernet

Soft & Musty -- Showcases Kenwood's Reputation for Long-Lived Cabernet

Aug 30th, 2015