Ministry of the Vinterior

The Messenger Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.722 ratings
8.73 pro ratings
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
Brett Vanderbrook

2012 vintage, despite what listing says. We used to serve the 2009 vintage at a restaurant I worked at, but this is a very different wine. The nose has the same eucalyptus and strawberry jam quality, but the palate is far more subdued and much greener and less ripe. At 13.5 it's a full percentage point lower in alcohol, so it's possible it was a cooler vintage. I kinda miss the jammy quality.

2012 vintage, despite what listing says. We used to serve the 2009 vintage at a restaurant I worked at, but this is a very different wine. The nose has the same eucalyptus and strawberry jam quality, but the palate is far more subdued and much greener and less ripe. At 13.5 it's a full percentage point lower in alcohol, so it's possible it was a cooler vintage. I kinda miss the jammy quality.

2 people found it helpfulApr 2nd, 2015
Sean Romano

Good value

Good value

Jan 23rd, 2014
Teresa Walker

Just opened our first of 12 bottles. Aging well. Hints of caramel, cherry and licorice. Paired extremely well with beef tenderloin. Looking forward to opening the remaining bottles. 2012

Just opened our first of 12 bottles. Aging well. Hints of caramel, cherry and licorice. Paired extremely well with beef tenderloin. Looking forward to opening the remaining bottles. 2012

Sep 2nd, 2017
Ramiro Garces

Great wine...always looking for the equation price & quality!

Great wine...always looking for the equation price & quality!

Jan 28th, 2015
Jason Guerrero

A little light for a Oakville Cab but good.

A little light for a Oakville Cab but good.

Jan 13th, 2015
Jason Atkinson

No fruit bomb. 13.50
Maritime

No fruit bomb. 13.50
Maritime

Sep 4th, 2014
Theresa Thompson

Great wine

Great wine

Mar 20th, 2014
Christopher Cordero

Christopher had this 10 years ago

Christopher had this 10 years ago

Dec 12th, 2014
Daoud Sangwa

Sommelier Whole Foods Market

9.0

Daoud had this 11 years ago

Daoud had this 11 years ago

Apr 14th, 2014
Abigail Mathieso

Abigail had this 7 years ago

Abigail had this 7 years ago

May 15th, 2017