Mandolin

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

8.921 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
Central Coast, 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 Fifer

Writer The Wine Monologues

8.7

A nice #quaffer - blackberries and black current flavors. Ripe fruit. Nothing mind blowing but very pleasant.

A nice #quaffer - blackberries and black current flavors. Ripe fruit. Nothing mind blowing but very pleasant.

Apr 16th, 2015
Gujumack

Dinner @alma in cartagena Bold cab with a strong finish

Dinner @alma in cartagena Bold cab with a strong finish

Mar 6th, 2019
Jack

Fritos negros maduros muy calido

Fritos negros maduros muy calido

May 11th, 2017
Xanjo Santos

Surprisingly drinkable already. Loads of black currant on the nose and palate. Good balance between oak and tannin, pleasant acidity. Definitely some Merlot in this.

Surprisingly drinkable already. Loads of black currant on the nose and palate. Good balance between oak and tannin, pleasant acidity. Definitely some Merlot in this.

Aug 2nd, 2016
Guido Schlenkenbrock

Very pleasant, full of fruit

Very pleasant, full of fruit

Mar 31st, 2016
Frank DeDonato

Having a post holiday toast with this great Cabernet! Smooth, great with antipasto!

Having a post holiday toast with this great Cabernet! Smooth, great with antipasto!

Dec 26th, 2015
Mike Hathaway

Maybe my biggest surprise of the Mandolin lineup. Its core of blackberry is accented by bright blue fruits and silky tannins. Quite drinkable. This wine's reliance on fruit purity and not barrel flavors is refreshing.

Maybe my biggest surprise of the Mandolin lineup. Its core of blackberry is accented by bright blue fruits and silky tannins. Quite drinkable. This wine's reliance on fruit purity and not barrel flavors is refreshing.

Apr 19th, 2015
Matt McMullan

Very good wine we picked up from sherlocks

Very good wine we picked up from sherlocks

Mar 11th, 2015
Quinn Solfisburg

Better when breathed. 1st Pasta bake. Fairly sweet.

Better when breathed. 1st Pasta bake. Fairly sweet.

Jun 27th, 2014
Nora Bisher

Wine night and goat chz pizza! This is wonderful full body but not too heavy, should pair well with dinner!

Wine night and goat chz pizza! This is wonderful full body but not too heavy, should pair well with dinner!

Dec 2nd, 2013