O'Shaugnessy Estate
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
The better of the two vintages tonight. Almost dramatically different. So much smoother and approachable than the 2016. The 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the marriage of their estate properties on Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder. Great balance of fruit and tanins. It is ready to go after about 30 minutes in the glass or decanter.
The better of the two vintages tonight. Almost dramatically different. So much smoother and approachable than the 2016. The 2015 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is the marriage of their estate properties on Howell Mountain and Mount Veeder. Great balance of fruit and tanins. It is ready to go after about 30 minutes in the glass or decanter.
May 2nd, 2019
Earth, wet stone, perfume and floral. Red fruit, ripe cranberry, baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit of mint. m acid, body and m/m+ creeping tannins. Red fruit, earth, milk chocolate. Balanced.
Earth, wet stone, perfume and floral. Red fruit, ripe cranberry, baking spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and a bit of mint. m acid, body and m/m+ creeping tannins. Red fruit, earth, milk chocolate. Balanced.
1 person found it helpfulAug 12th, 2016
Quite nice, savory notes of stewed plums and black cherry. Iodine and licorice.
Quite nice, savory notes of stewed plums and black cherry. Iodine and licorice.
Jul 3rd, 2022
Juicy cab for Thanksgiving prime rib pairing but frankly not worth the price. Rather have a Caymus or Plump Jack.
Juicy cab for Thanksgiving prime rib pairing but frankly not worth the price. Rather have a Caymus or Plump Jack.
Dec 2nd, 2021Despite saying Napa valley on the label it’s mostly mountain fruit! It’s extremely dark in color, beautiful nose. Slightly rough on the palate but still very good. Hints of vanilla and peppermint.
Despite saying Napa valley on the label it’s mostly mountain fruit! It’s extremely dark in color, beautiful nose. Slightly rough on the palate but still very good. Hints of vanilla and peppermint.
Aug 2nd, 2021
My husband isn’t a wine drinker, but he really enjoyed this! Typically he prefers Bourbon, like Blanton’s. Nice having a bottle we can share, especially when it’s this spectacular. Worth every penny.
My husband isn’t a wine drinker, but he really enjoyed this! Typically he prefers Bourbon, like Blanton’s. Nice having a bottle we can share, especially when it’s this spectacular. Worth every penny.
Jan 30th, 2021
Big fruit, coffee, and smoky tannins. A lot going on here. It doesn’t all come together perfectly, but it’s a baby and you get the feeling it will in time.
Big fruit, coffee, and smoky tannins. A lot going on here. It doesn’t all come together perfectly, but it’s a baby and you get the feeling it will in time.
Aug 27th, 2020Tail end of the sweet spot but still lights out...
Tail end of the sweet spot but still lights out...
Jan 20th, 2019
Never had Napa Valley before. Strong 💪
Never had Napa Valley before. Strong 💪
Jan 2nd, 2019