Modus Operandi Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.45 ratings
9.43 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

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
Shay A
9.1

Got to enjoy this lovely Napa cab with the winemaker his self, Jason Moore, along with his red blend Vicarious. Though both were good, this one stood out. The wine was almost black as it hit the glass. Nose smelt of blackberries and a bit of tobacco. Tastes of black & blueberry jam. Tannins are still heavy...give this another 3-5 years.

Got to enjoy this lovely Napa cab with the winemaker his self, Jason Moore, along with his red blend Vicarious. Though both were good, this one stood out. The wine was almost black as it hit the glass. Nose smelt of blackberries and a bit of tobacco. Tastes of black & blueberry jam. Tannins are still heavy...give this another 3-5 years.

Oct 1st, 2016
Sherri Corker

Sherri had this 9 years ago

Sherri had this 9 years ago

May 15th, 2016
Robert Balmaseda

Robert had this 9 years ago

Robert had this 9 years ago

Mar 8th, 2016