Oakville Winery
Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, herbs, light earth, wild flowers, light vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, sweet cherries, chocolates, coffee, cedar, vanilla, spices, light licorice and peppercorn.
Long finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, fruit forward and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle and gets more complex as it opens up. I decanted it for 2 hours. Gets earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.
Soft and elegant with a tangy finish. Complex, with a nice mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is Delicious.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine. I had the 2013 before, and loved it too.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.
Pretty nose of blackberries, black currants, cedar, herbs, light earth, wild flowers, light vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, sweet cherries, chocolates, coffee, cedar, vanilla, spices, light licorice and peppercorn.
Long finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries.
This 4-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from the problematic 2020 vintage in Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, fruit forward and entertaining.
Good right out of the bottle and gets more complex as it opens up. I decanted it for 2 hours. Gets earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.
Soft and elegant with a tangy finish. Complex, with a nice mouthfeel. This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is Delicious.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years. Has good potential to become a 93+ point wine. I had the 2013 before, and loved it too.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French Oak barrels for 24 months.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
Really enjoyed this one and paired perfectly with a LSU victory over Georgia. Geaux Tigers!!!
Really enjoyed this one and paired perfectly with a LSU victory over Georgia. Geaux Tigers!!!
Dec 9th, 2019
Drank 5/3/19. Tasting event, tasting pour.
Nose of cassis, plums, and sweet pipe tobacco. Palate of plums and cassis. Sweet finish. A great value for a Napa Cab.
5/21/7/4/4 +50 =91 pts.
Drank 5/3/19. Tasting event, tasting pour.
Nose of cassis, plums, and sweet pipe tobacco. Palate of plums and cassis. Sweet finish. A great value for a Napa Cab.
5/21/7/4/4 +50 =91 pts.
Opulent nose. Good tannic structure on the palette. Very well made, but needs a little more time to relax a little more. Wifey tasted notes of cucumber, which I agree with. I can't believe that the fruit was under-ripe, so I assume these notes are created by the wood treatment.
I probably under-clubbed my rating.
Opulent nose. Good tannic structure on the palette. Very well made, but needs a little more time to relax a little more. Wifey tasted notes of cucumber, which I agree with. I can't believe that the fruit was under-ripe, so I assume these notes are created by the wood treatment.
I probably under-clubbed my rating.
Let it breathe!!! Light nose purple red
Let it breathe!!! Light nose purple red
1 person found it helpfulSep 17th, 2015
Inky black in the glass. On the nose blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, toast, lots of barrel character. The pallet follows the nose with plum, cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate. The finish is long with lots of toast and vanilla.
Inky black in the glass. On the nose blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, toast, lots of barrel character. The pallet follows the nose with plum, cassis, blackberry, and dark chocolate. The finish is long with lots of toast and vanilla.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 12th, 2015
Still practicing and smiles are forthcoming
Still practicing and smiles are forthcoming
Apr 23rd, 2017
black currants, bay leaves, dark cherries, star anise, leather, vanilla. pleasant medium finish of cedar box and dried pine leaves #cabernetsauvignon #oakville
black currants, bay leaves, dark cherries, star anise, leather, vanilla. pleasant medium finish of cedar box and dried pine leaves #cabernetsauvignon #oakville
Sep 23rd, 2015
Organically grown. I don't get much fruit here. At least lacking middle. Toasted oak and spice from oak.
Organically grown. I don't get much fruit here. At least lacking middle. Toasted oak and spice from oak.
Jun 18th, 2015Good wine lighter bodied for a cab but maybe that is from not being over oaked
Good wine lighter bodied for a cab but maybe that is from not being over oaked
Feb 5th, 2015