Oakville Ranch

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.2123 ratings
9.031 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
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9.4

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is gorgeous. Opulent and creamy, with superb persistence, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, menthol and licorice all build in the glass. The 2018 is deep and opulent to the core, but more than that, it captures all the personality of this site in Eastern Oakville. Bright floral accents liven up the finish nicely. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021)

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is gorgeous. Opulent and creamy, with superb persistence, the 2018 packs a serious punch. Inky dark fruit, mocha, spice, menthol and licorice all build in the glass. The 2018 is deep and opulent to the core, but more than that, it captures all the personality of this site in Eastern Oakville. Bright floral accents liven up the finish nicely. I would give the tannins a few years to soften. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2021)

Mar 5th, 2021
Rob Brobst III

Better than all the critics said!! Yay for me. Thank you to Shelia as she is now my new Oakville Insider!!!πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ€£πŸ€£βœŒπŸΌβœŒπŸΌπŸ·πŸ·πŸ·

Better than all the critics said!! Yay for me. Thank you to Shelia as she is now my new Oakville Insider!!!πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½πŸ€£πŸ€£βœŒπŸΌβœŒπŸΌπŸ·πŸ·πŸ·

Nov 20th, 2020
Anne Moses

Partner Patz & Hall

8.9

1991 vintage

1991 vintage

Nov 26th, 2018
Steve Anderson

Another great showing for 1995 Napa Valley Cab. Astounding, room-filling nose of cigar box and leather. On the palate, leaned a touch more to acidity than fruit, but showed well over two nights.

Another great showing for 1995 Napa Valley Cab. Astounding, room-filling nose of cigar box and leather. On the palate, leaned a touch more to acidity than fruit, but showed well over two nights.

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2017
Rochelle

Cardamom on nose a little cola, cedar and anise on backend amazing

Cardamom on nose a little cola, cedar and anise on backend amazing

1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2017
Scott Cunningham

Owner/Importer Bottleneck Wines

9.3

2012v with 3% PV. Dark cherry, cassis, raspberry, clove, cedar peppercorn, and tobacco notes. One of the best Oakville Cab's I've had in recent memory. This is one for the cellar.

2012v with 3% PV. Dark cherry, cassis, raspberry, clove, cedar peppercorn, and tobacco notes. One of the best Oakville Cab's I've had in recent memory. This is one for the cellar.

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2015
Susan Sangiacomo

Like Berry Pie!

Like Berry Pie!

1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014
Scott Cunningham

Owner/Importer Bottleneck Wines

9.1

Scott had this 12 years ago

Scott had this 12 years ago

1 person found it helpfulMar 8th, 2013
Henrik Poulsen

Great pure fruit-lift and nicely balanced on the palate.
93+ in my book.

Great pure fruit-lift and nicely balanced on the palate.
93+ in my book.

Feb 24th, 2017
Carson Gray

Sommelier, Director of Adult Beverage & Restaurant Development @ HMSHost

7.7

WTF...

WTF...

Dec 12th, 2013