Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.245 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion
Top Notes For
Steven Kukesh

R&D Winemaker at DFV

9.0

Firm tannins, good balance of earthy and fruity

Firm tannins, good balance of earthy and fruity

Aug 12th, 2017
Gregg Gordon

solid classic

solid classic

Jun 29th, 2015
Jennifer DiDomizio

We need the hangar steak for this one.

We need the hangar steak for this one.

Apr 12th, 2015
Dan Staley

Solid Napa cab. Dark fruits, nice finish

Solid Napa cab. Dark fruits, nice finish

Feb 12th, 2021
Kati Scherber

2020 blind wine tasting winner

2020 blind wine tasting winner

Oct 27th, 2020
David Annis

I saw this on the wine list and rolled the dice after having other Melkas on the advice of @S.R.Alexander . Young, but drinkable. Mostly cabernet. Dark fruit and leather. Medium finish.

I saw this on the wine list and rolled the dice after having other Melkas on the advice of @S.R.Alexander . Young, but drinkable. Mostly cabernet. Dark fruit and leather. Medium finish.

Mar 24th, 2017
Chris Johnson

Plummy, great. Thanks Mike Gallagher for getting me this a decade ago.

Plummy, great. Thanks Mike Gallagher for getting me this a decade ago.

Aug 28th, 2016
GrayAJ

Well balanced. Amazing !!

Well balanced. Amazing !!

Mar 27th, 2016
David Schwartz

May be best wine of the tasting.

May be best wine of the tasting.

Feb 20th, 2016
Erin O'Hagan

2012
Big w spice and tobacco. Smooth finish. Low tannins. Was hoping it was bolder.

2012
Big w spice and tobacco. Smooth finish. Low tannins. Was hoping it was bolder.

Dec 25th, 2015