La Jota Vineyard Co.

Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon

9.3233 ratings

9.251 pro ratings

Howell Mountain, 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

8.9

We opened this after the 93 Dunn with the hope of another spectacular wine. It didn’t quite live up. Pretty wine, but fell apart mid-palate before it’s tannins reappeared at the finish.

We opened this after the 93 Dunn with the hope of another spectacular wine. It didn’t quite live up. Pretty wine, but fell apart mid-palate before it’s tannins reappeared at the finish.

Dec 24th, 2017

Vintner/Owner Shadowbox Cellars

8.3

An amazing fruit source - but it is on a waning cycle. Fruit is soft and acid is a bit flabby.

An amazing fruit source - but it is on a waning cycle. Fruit is soft and acid is a bit flabby.

Jun 29th, 2016

9.3

Yet another Napa Quake survivor. Probably my favorite winery and wine (really the Cabernet Franc) this old friend (was going to gal, but trying stay under the radar) held up just fine. @LaJotaVineyards

Yet another Napa Quake survivor. Probably my favorite winery and wine (really the Cabernet Franc) this old friend (was going to gal, but trying stay under the radar) held up just fine. @LaJotaVineyards

Sep 14th, 2022

9.6

From magnum. This wine was gorgeous. Balanced and lively

From magnum. This wine was gorgeous. Balanced and lively

Jun 23rd, 2021

9.5

Great balance, wonderful wine.

Great balance, wonderful wine.

Mar 31st, 2019

9.1

Celebrating Reisha!

Celebrating Reisha!

Oct 10th, 2018

9.4

Such a beautiful beast.

Such a beautiful beast.

Aug 31st, 2018

9.5

Couldn't be better for a birthday celebration

Couldn't be better for a birthday celebration

Mar 11th, 2018

Benjamin Keator

9.5

Hints of chocolate, some barnyard

Hints of chocolate, some barnyard

Jan 5th, 2018

9.3

Old school really nice.

Old school really nice.

Feb 13th, 2017