Novelty Hill
Stillwater Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Columbia Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Not a large bold Cab, mild tannins, a little bitter. Fruity.
Not a large bold Cab, mild tannins, a little bitter. Fruity.
Aug 5th, 2017Mild oak, dark fruit, and medium tannins.
Mild oak, dark fruit, and medium tannins.
Oct 16th, 2016Perhaps because I've been used to "heavy" Cabernets, this wine came across as a little light at first. However, within a few minutes, it got better and better. It has a very nice balance and finish. This wine is not well known, but I highly recommend it.
Perhaps because I've been used to "heavy" Cabernets, this wine came across as a little light at first. However, within a few minutes, it got better and better. It has a very nice balance and finish. This wine is not well known, but I highly recommend it.
Aug 28th, 2016
Dark, full flavors of tobacco. Fruit overwhelmed. More like a Malbec than Cab. T/W $23.99
Dark, full flavors of tobacco. Fruit overwhelmed. More like a Malbec than Cab. T/W $23.99
Aug 16th, 2016
Lighter cab, more like a Tempranillo than a true cab. Dry, but very light bodied. Preferred the 2011 vintage; they are very different wines from each other.
Lighter cab, more like a Tempranillo than a true cab. Dry, but very light bodied. Preferred the 2011 vintage; they are very different wines from each other.
Oct 26th, 2015Lovely, balanced wine. A bit more dried blackberry/currant than sometimes found in a big, dry Cab. This makes it a juicy Cab, with lots of spiciness and a nice, solid finish. Good nose of spice & berries going in as well.
Lovely, balanced wine. A bit more dried blackberry/currant than sometimes found in a big, dry Cab. This makes it a juicy Cab, with lots of spiciness and a nice, solid finish. Good nose of spice & berries going in as well.
Jul 25th, 2015
Liked by many but the oak was a bit overwhelming for me. Dark fruits with touch of menthol. Tons of tobacco and toast.
Liked by many but the oak was a bit overwhelming for me. Dark fruits with touch of menthol. Tons of tobacco and toast.
May 24th, 2015Upfront dark fruits with mixed tart red notes later. Tons of oak influence - toffee, smoke, mocha. Soft tannins.
Upfront dark fruits with mixed tart red notes later. Tons of oak influence - toffee, smoke, mocha. Soft tannins.
Feb 8th, 2015
