Nottingham Cellars

Livermore Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.034 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, 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
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.8

N: black currant, blackberry, clove & pepper dominate. P: leather, cigar box, black fruits. F: moderate+ but shows the youth of the wine, would mellow with time.

N: black currant, blackberry, clove & pepper dominate. P: leather, cigar box, black fruits. F: moderate+ but shows the youth of the wine, would mellow with time.

Jul 1st, 2015
Tom Riley

On the nose, green pepper, vanilla, toasted oak, raspberries. Medium bodied, good acidity, some minerality, and a pleasing mouthfeel. Took a bit to open up but balanced and integrated. Wears its 14.5% abv very well.

On the nose, green pepper, vanilla, toasted oak, raspberries. Medium bodied, good acidity, some minerality, and a pleasing mouthfeel. Took a bit to open up but balanced and integrated. Wears its 14.5% abv very well.

Apr 3rd, 2015
Brad Hemmer

Leather, smoke, lighter red fruit w good acidity.

Leather, smoke, lighter red fruit w good acidity.

Feb 10th, 2014
Rick Proctor

This is a rose. Terrible sweet and no real body

This is a rose. Terrible sweet and no real body

Oct 22nd, 2022
Bobby Bresner

But leathery but pleasing sip.

But leathery but pleasing sip.

Dec 25th, 2016
Jeremy Bostwick

Dark cherries in the nose, and it continues with that and a bit of raspberry in the body, which could be slightly fuller for me. $26.99 from Safeway in Pleasanton.

Dark cherries in the nose, and it continues with that and a bit of raspberry in the body, which could be slightly fuller for me. $26.99 from Safeway in Pleasanton.

Aug 4th, 2016
Sean MacMullin

Smith ranch 2012

Smith ranch 2012

Feb 21st, 2016
Mike Sese

2011 VE Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley... 3 vineyard blend... Smooth and delicious.

2011 VE Cabernet Sauvignon, Livermore Valley... 3 vineyard blend... Smooth and delicious.

Aug 2nd, 2014
Arianne Schnalzer

A bit harsh at first opening. Aerated into decanter and a few hours later... Fig, honey/vanilla, butter..bright acidity.

A bit harsh at first opening. Aerated into decanter and a few hours later... Fig, honey/vanilla, butter..bright acidity.

Feb 22nd, 2013
Erik Helms

Sommelier/Wine & Beer Buyer Whole Foods Oakland

8.8

Erik had this 9 years ago

Erik had this 9 years ago

Mar 16th, 2015