Michel-Schlumberger (Benchland Wine Estate)

La Cime Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.040 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
Dry Creek 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
Ted Kizor

Great black fruit. Rich tannins

Great black fruit. Rich tannins

Dec 31st, 2013
Geoff Schmidt

cloudy light garnet color; black currant, black cherry nose; great flavor, round mouthful, lingering acidity on the finish

cloudy light garnet color; black currant, black cherry nose; great flavor, round mouthful, lingering acidity on the finish

Jul 14th, 2015
Benjamin Keator

Needs a 45 minute decant.

Needs a 45 minute decant.

May 23rd, 2015
Daniel Buchwalter

2011 vintage

2011 vintage

Apr 8th, 2015
Kevin DeBernardi

Relatively simple Napa cab, but well made. Not over the top in any way.

Relatively simple Napa cab, but well made. Not over the top in any way.

Nov 30th, 2014
Mark Hinz

Earthy, black cherry, great aroma and easy drinking. Definitely taste like a $40 wine, at $20.

Earthy, black cherry, great aroma and easy drinking. Definitely taste like a $40 wine, at $20.

Nov 3rd, 2014
Ryan Fanning

Wonderful. Black fruit with nice earthiness, and good minerality on the finish

Wonderful. Black fruit with nice earthiness, and good minerality on the finish

Oct 16th, 2014
Bob Henry

Very good great flavor full bodied

Very good great flavor full bodied

Oct 14th, 2014
Amy Hill

Okay. A little earthy with some spice.

Okay. A little earthy with some spice.

Sep 14th, 2014
Carrie Puckett

Drinkable. Good price point.

Drinkable. Good price point.

Sep 10th, 2014