Modus Operandi Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.363 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Chris Zitzman

2019 Modus Operandi ‘Napa Valley’, is what this is. The nose, as it breathes continues to offer notes of mixed bury, intense cassis and deeper paths of a striking evolution. The palate, as well, reveals deep cherry, cassis, a refreshing and intense feel that coats the palate with more chapters as it breathes. I’m finding it as to be one of the quiet knock-outs that very few of the Napa Cabs can be. This is a statement.

2019 Modus Operandi ‘Napa Valley’, is what this is. The nose, as it breathes continues to offer notes of mixed bury, intense cassis and deeper paths of a striking evolution. The palate, as well, reveals deep cherry, cassis, a refreshing and intense feel that coats the palate with more chapters as it breathes. I’m finding it as to be one of the quiet knock-outs that very few of the Napa Cabs can be. This is a statement.

Mar 27th, 2024
Chris Zitzman

This is the 2013 “Vanquish” Cabernet from Modus. Operandi. Opening to this day is blossoming and plush with flavors that evolve with each swig.

This is the 2013 “Vanquish” Cabernet from Modus. Operandi. Opening to this day is blossoming and plush with flavors that evolve with each swig.

Feb 4th, 2024
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose, lush, ruby, ripe, sweet cassis. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries and hues of blueberries, green bell pepper, vanilla, sweet tarry notes and fresh dark floral bouquet. On the palate, nice, rich, ruby, sweet fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries& blueberries. Tarry notes, black licorice, green bell pepper, rich black soils, very soft oak influence, soft volcanic minerals, beautiful round acidity, seriously well polished, full, rich finish. Wine of the tasting.

On the nose, lush, ruby, ripe, sweet cassis. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries and hues of blueberries, green bell pepper, vanilla, sweet tarry notes and fresh dark floral bouquet. On the palate, nice, rich, ruby, sweet fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries& blueberries. Tarry notes, black licorice, green bell pepper, rich black soils, very soft oak influence, soft volcanic minerals, beautiful round acidity, seriously well polished, full, rich finish. Wine of the tasting.

Aug 27th, 2017
Richard Steinberg

2011 Cab. Big black and blue fruit. Fruit forward. My favorite of the tasting. Hedonistic.

2011 Cab. Big black and blue fruit. Fruit forward. My favorite of the tasting. Hedonistic.

1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2014
Rene Alvarez

Love this!

Love this!

1 person found it helpfulOct 26th, 2014
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.0

#modusoperandi #cabernet
Thanks Jason Moore! Awesome Calicab

#modusoperandi #cabernet
Thanks Jason Moore! Awesome Calicab

1 person found it helpfulOct 14th, 2014
Shinnerrie Jackson

This isa wonderful full bodied yet smooth Petite Syrah that I got for my birthday. Not a cab I don't know why it says that. It's the 2010 Petite Syrah

This isa wonderful full bodied yet smooth Petite Syrah that I got for my birthday. Not a cab I don't know why it says that. It's the 2010 Petite Syrah

1 person found it helpfulOct 10th, 2014
GaYoung Kim

Graileys Fine Wines. Sommelier. Broker

8.4

2010

2010

1 person found it helpfulOct 9th, 2014
Jerae Knutson

DuMOL Member Services

9.4

Jason Moore scores every year. This 07 rocks!

Jason Moore scores every year. This 07 rocks!

1 person found it helpfulJan 12th, 2014
Maayan Koschitzky

Great wine made by a great guy ! @Jason Moore #jjmwines

Great wine made by a great guy ! @Jason Moore #jjmwines

Nov 7th, 2016