Paoletti Estates Winery

Bella Novello Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.015 ratings
9.13 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
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
Brandon Hanlon

Good spice, taste. Like it

Good spice, taste. Like it

Sep 25th, 2017
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
Jenna Pellecchia

Somewhat sweet. Very drinkable. Good after dinner wine

Somewhat sweet. Very drinkable. Good after dinner wine

Jun 27th, 2015
Carolyn Vernick

I had this at an industry tasting event, many great wines, but this was a standout for me! Bold, but not overpowering, warm rich dark fruit. Balanced, silky tannins, warm finish, nearly everything I'm looking for in a big red.

I had this at an industry tasting event, many great wines, but this was a standout for me! Bold, but not overpowering, warm rich dark fruit. Balanced, silky tannins, warm finish, nearly everything I'm looking for in a big red.

Apr 22nd, 2015
Donna Tinberg

Enjoyed this one at happy hour at Toasted Oa. on 1/2/15, Very mellow.

Enjoyed this one at happy hour at Toasted Oa. on 1/2/15, Very mellow.

Jan 2nd, 2015
K Blankenhorn

1 in cellar
Wine club $32

1 in cellar
Wine club $32

Aug 17th, 2014
Elysha Kachevas

Elysha had this 9 years ago

Elysha had this 9 years ago

Nov 26th, 2015
Steve Dickey

Steve had this 9 years ago

Steve had this 9 years ago

Oct 13th, 2015