Moone. Tsai Wines
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Number 11 of 12 in a blind tasting of stellar wines.
Number 11 of 12 in a blind tasting of stellar wines.
Mar 14th, 2019
A blend of 83% Cabernet and 17% Merlot, cool weather resulted in a challenging outcome. Aromas of black fruits and earthy spice. On the palate blackberry and tart cherry, oak, spice and cacao with firm dry tannins. Wine lacks depth, a bit of alcohol heat, medium finish. Drink now. Pricey, Pass. Tasting Sample.
A blend of 83% Cabernet and 17% Merlot, cool weather resulted in a challenging outcome. Aromas of black fruits and earthy spice. On the palate blackberry and tart cherry, oak, spice and cacao with firm dry tannins. Wine lacks depth, a bit of alcohol heat, medium finish. Drink now. Pricey, Pass. Tasting Sample.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2017
2010 vintage Napa cabs all seem to have a similar dark, gritty richness about them. This one most certainly reflects that year. Dark blackberries and stewed black plum, nutmeg, leather, and black olive are apparent on the nose and pallet. The tannin structure is firm, and have barely subsided since I had it 2 years ago. They are well integrated and smooth, with a delicious mocha finish. My favorite vintage so far now has been the 2013 for its richness and smoothness, but this one is for the lover of a more rustic Cabernet. This one will be great in a few more years!
2010 vintage Napa cabs all seem to have a similar dark, gritty richness about them. This one most certainly reflects that year. Dark blackberries and stewed black plum, nutmeg, leather, and black olive are apparent on the nose and pallet. The tannin structure is firm, and have barely subsided since I had it 2 years ago. They are well integrated and smooth, with a delicious mocha finish. My favorite vintage so far now has been the 2013 for its richness and smoothness, but this one is for the lover of a more rustic Cabernet. This one will be great in a few more years!
Nov 22nd, 20162011 was a tough year in Napa & this wine certainly didn't suffer at all. Big, bold complex wine...nice work Larry!
2011 was a tough year in Napa & this wine certainly didn't suffer at all. Big, bold complex wine...nice work Larry!
May 8th, 2016
This sang at the winery, was a little closed on another occasion, but 2012 to be expected
This sang at the winery, was a little closed on another occasion, but 2012 to be expected
Nov 6th, 2015
sourced from southeast corner of oak knoll protected by two mountain ranges (Atlas Peak & ??). Blackberry, cassis, red and dark cherry, stemmy characters, allspice, black pepper, overall more angular than Howell Mountain Hillside Blend. Chalky tannins around gum.
sourced from southeast corner of oak knoll protected by two mountain ranges (Atlas Peak & ??). Blackberry, cassis, red and dark cherry, stemmy characters, allspice, black pepper, overall more angular than Howell Mountain Hillside Blend. Chalky tannins around gum.
Aug 6th, 2022
Amazing! Pnp and drinking so well right now. So elegant and silky! You cannot beat this for $80.
Amazing! Pnp and drinking so well right now. So elegant and silky! You cannot beat this for $80.
Mar 18th, 2020
Absolutely amazing. Happy bday Sandy. This wine is off the charts. Cigar. Smoke. Cedar. Luscious and juicy.
Absolutely amazing. Happy bday Sandy. This wine is off the charts. Cigar. Smoke. Cedar. Luscious and juicy.
Apr 28th, 2019
Gift from team. Had w buffalo steaks and grilled vegetables. Was very good and would want to visit winery next time in Napa
Gift from team. Had w buffalo steaks and grilled vegetables. Was very good and would want to visit winery next time in Napa
Feb 1st, 2018