Linked Vineyards

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.343 ratings
9.59 pro ratings
Knights Valley, 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
Shay A
9.5

Wednesday Wine Committee and what a fantastic line-up by John! Typical format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.

One of the best 2011s I’ve ever had. Morlet is the winemaker. Wow! Nose almost smelled like American oak was used...not sure if any was or not. Entire fruit spectrum, nutmeg, cocoa, with a lingering finish that was almost mint like. I guessed 10-yr old Ridge Monte Bello...high praise!

Wednesday Wine Committee and what a fantastic line-up by John! Typical format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.

One of the best 2011s I’ve ever had. Morlet is the winemaker. Wow! Nose almost smelled like American oak was used...not sure if any was or not. Entire fruit spectrum, nutmeg, cocoa, with a lingering finish that was almost mint like. I guessed 10-yr old Ridge Monte Bello...high praise!

Mar 15th, 2018
Rollie Wright

Sales Wine Spectrum

9.5

Needs some time. But I liked it better than the 2009. Great structure. This baby will be long lived.

Needs some time. But I liked it better than the 2009. Great structure. This baby will be long lived.

Jun 17th, 2015
Rollie Wright

Sales Wine Spectrum

9.4

More shut down then the 2008 this wine while still great needs another year or two to really shine.

More shut down then the 2008 this wine while still great needs another year or two to really shine.

Jun 17th, 2015
Rollie Wright

Sales Wine Spectrum

9.6

Holy crap, where has this wine been all my life. So freaking great. knights valley fruit and a genius in Luc Morlet as winemaker.

Holy crap, where has this wine been all my life. So freaking great. knights valley fruit and a genius in Luc Morlet as winemaker.

Jun 17th, 2015
George Bato

This 2010 was deep, rich, structured. Good balance, prolonged finish.

This 2010 was deep, rich, structured. Good balance, prolonged finish.

Jan 17th, 2015
Michael Schamis

A beautifully aged Cabernet. Soft and elegant with drying tannins. Lingering fruit along with secondary earthy notes from the bottle aging make for a great evening. Drink now though, I don’t foresee a whole lot of long term upside from longer aging.

A beautifully aged Cabernet. Soft and elegant with drying tannins. Lingering fruit along with secondary earthy notes from the bottle aging make for a great evening. Drink now though, I don’t foresee a whole lot of long term upside from longer aging.

Jun 30th, 2020
Jenna Kent

From Kevin; heavy and bold

From Kevin; heavy and bold

Feb 29th, 2020
Duke Zurek

Beautiful wine, gift from our mate Lance. Grateful!

Beautiful wine, gift from our mate Lance. Grateful!

Nov 16th, 2018
Jason Gaffner

Surprisingly delicious

Surprisingly delicious

May 26th, 2017
Lance Williams

I tasted at the Linked Vineyards release party, the 2012 vintage is drinking well now but will continue to improve over the next 10+ years. This is a fabulous example of Knight's Valley Cabernet.

I tasted at the Linked Vineyards release party, the 2012 vintage is drinking well now but will continue to improve over the next 10+ years. This is a fabulous example of Knight's Valley Cabernet.

Aug 6th, 2016