Nickel & Nickel

Element 28 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.27 ratings

9.31 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

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The fruits run juicy to dry. Blackberries, blueberries, black plum, hint of dark cherries, cooked strawberries, mid tannic, rich wet black earth, soft spices and a really good consistent fruit finish. A lot to like here. The Element 28 just missed being wine of the day out of the 14 2015's presented.

The fruits run juicy to dry. Blackberries, blueberries, black plum, hint of dark cherries, cooked strawberries, mid tannic, rich wet black earth, soft spices and a really good consistent fruit finish. A lot to like here. The Element 28 just missed being wine of the day out of the 14 2015's presented.

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2016

Maarten 't Hooft

9.3

Fruit plus a little smoke. Toasted Medium+ barrels?
Tannins are still there and light acid. Probably needs a couple of years

Fruit plus a little smoke. Toasted Medium+ barrels?
Tannins are still there and light acid. Probably needs a couple of years

Apr 3rd, 2022

Laura Radivoyevitch

9.2

Amazing. Dry but smooth. Great flavor.

Amazing. Dry but smooth. Great flavor.

Dec 30th, 2018

9.2

Tasty Element

Tasty Element

Sep 7th, 2018

9.7

Karen had this 3 months ago

Karen had this 3 months ago

Jan 5th, 2025

Tim Deichmiller

8.8

Tim had this 3 years ago

Tim had this 3 years ago

Jun 8th, 2022

9.1

Steven had this 7 years ago

Steven had this 7 years ago

Sep 1st, 2018