Paoletti Estates Winery

Bella Novello Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.940 ratings
9.05 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
Top Notes For
Shannon Casey

Co-owner Michigan By the Bottle Tasting Room, Publisher MichiganByTheBottle.com

9.0

Mocha and chocolate dominated, rich, silky texture, ripe black fruits, lots of baking spices.

Mocha and chocolate dominated, rich, silky texture, ripe black fruits, lots of baking spices.

Feb 6th, 2015
Bryan Preuss

This was the favorite wine at my sisters wedding geez could be five years ago by now. It's still killing it, black cherry fruit Spicebox silky tannins.

This was the favorite wine at my sisters wedding geez could be five years ago by now. It's still killing it, black cherry fruit Spicebox silky tannins.

Oct 9th, 2014
Ed Matthews

An opaque purple wine with oak and black fruit aromas mixed with hints of vanilla. Attack of sweet, creamy almost candied overripe plums. Evolves beyond this to reveal a slight spice such as a vague cinnamon or licorice. Drying tannins assert themselves in the mid-palate. Very long persistent finish. I like my Cab a bit more angular, less ripe with more acidity.

An opaque purple wine with oak and black fruit aromas mixed with hints of vanilla. Attack of sweet, creamy almost candied overripe plums. Evolves beyond this to reveal a slight spice such as a vague cinnamon or licorice. Drying tannins assert themselves in the mid-palate. Very long persistent finish. I like my Cab a bit more angular, less ripe with more acidity.

Sep 30th, 2014
Karen Larson

Tasty morsel. Deep flavors of cherry and blackberry

Tasty morsel. Deep flavors of cherry and blackberry

Jul 11th, 2020
Robert Stackowiak

Nice blend of Cab (85 percent) with Malbec. Possibly nice aging ahead but wonderful now. May 2018.

Nice blend of Cab (85 percent) with Malbec. Possibly nice aging ahead but wonderful now. May 2018.

May 21st, 2018
Brandon Hanlon

Good spice, taste. Like it

Good spice, taste. Like it

Sep 25th, 2017
Vanessa Figg

A perfect wine to drink after a long day.

A perfect wine to drink after a long day.

Apr 23rd, 2017
Christina Ahlheim

Liked it! Domain St Wine Bar. $35

Liked it! Domain St Wine Bar. $35

Dec 21st, 2016
Robert Stackowiak

A delightful Cab Sauv. Great with beef. November 2016.

A delightful Cab Sauv. Great with beef. November 2016.

Nov 29th, 2016
K
9.0

Sadly, last bottle of this go-to cab (thank you old friends at Royal Oak, MI, Cloverleaf Fine Wines). Lighter body, great berries, fresh fruit up front...perfect w Wagyu beef Osso Buco on a late fall chilly evening

Sadly, last bottle of this go-to cab (thank you old friends at Royal Oak, MI, Cloverleaf Fine Wines). Lighter body, great berries, fresh fruit up front...perfect w Wagyu beef Osso Buco on a late fall chilly evening

Nov 30th, 2015