Mira Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.085 ratings
8.914 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
Kyle Schlachter

Writer Colorado Wine Press

8.5

A bit hot and somewhat thin, but still tasty.

A bit hot and somewhat thin, but still tasty.

1 person found it helpfulMay 14th, 2014
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Very dark and opaque garnet red. Love the black pepper in the nose. There is also some dark fruits like plum or black cherries. As it aired out it gained a savory note. Dark chocolate and black cherry on the palate. Strong tannins (7.5/10), with medium acidity that would be nice if it integrated a little more, and full bodied. Dryish start with long lingering finish. This was double decanted in the morning and left open for around an hour and a half then vacuvin. Interesting blend; 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Syrah. Primarily from the Rutherford AVA. Needs some time to fully open up, especially the nose. We might have to grab another one to try in a few years, this definitely had the potential to improve a couple points.

Very dark and opaque garnet red. Love the black pepper in the nose. There is also some dark fruits like plum or black cherries. As it aired out it gained a savory note. Dark chocolate and black cherry on the palate. Strong tannins (7.5/10), with medium acidity that would be nice if it integrated a little more, and full bodied. Dryish start with long lingering finish. This was double decanted in the morning and left open for around an hour and a half then vacuvin. Interesting blend; 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 4% Syrah. Primarily from the Rutherford AVA. Needs some time to fully open up, especially the nose. We might have to grab another one to try in a few years, this definitely had the potential to improve a couple points.

Dec 7th, 2015
Christanna Honer

Thin and vegetal- bell pepper, eucalyptus, underripe and hollow.

Thin and vegetal- bell pepper, eucalyptus, underripe and hollow.

May 28th, 2015
Josh Luhn

Luhn Wine Consulting Owner, Luhn Family Wines

9.1

Well executed Napa Cab, big and forward, lots of blue floral notes, wood needs time to integrate, cassis, and tar.

Well executed Napa Cab, big and forward, lots of blue floral notes, wood needs time to integrate, cassis, and tar.

Feb 21st, 2015
Stephanie Losee

Big bold cab--makes me think of Hall.

Big bold cab--makes me think of Hall.

Dec 18th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

A big and forward Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford

A big and forward Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford

Apr 30th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

Has 5 Cabernet franc from Hyde vineyard the rest from the Rutherford bench 4 days cold soak

Has 5 Cabernet franc from Hyde vineyard the rest from the Rutherford bench 4 days cold soak

Mar 11th, 2014
Chris Harvey

I want to drink the aroma on this! Great grip but not overly tannic. Nice finish as well. Doesn't need to sit on a harbor floor to be good :)

I want to drink the aroma on this! Great grip but not overly tannic. Nice finish as well. Doesn't need to sit on a harbor floor to be good :)

Sep 18th, 2013
Mike Lev

Some age, sediment. Fruit relaxed and tannins were present. Baking spice, tobacco, cedar and cocoa.

Some age, sediment. Fruit relaxed and tannins were present. Baking spice, tobacco, cedar and cocoa.

Apr 10th, 2021
Jeffery Heavner

Bell pepper, leather , black cherry, spice , and leather .... In a good way. Ready to drink as it's very lite on the tannins

Bell pepper, leather , black cherry, spice , and leather .... In a good way. Ready to drink as it's very lite on the tannins

Oct 25th, 2020