Patent Wines
Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon
Oak Knoll, Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, chocolates, black pepper, coffee and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting. Rich and inviting.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours in the decanter.
This is exactly what I expected from a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Very true to the Terroir.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, with good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 350 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.
Strong nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee and black pepper.
Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and fruit forward on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, cola, chocolates, black pepper, coffee and light herbs.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is starting to drink very nicely now. Showing nice complexity with a soft mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting. Rich and inviting.
Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours in the decanter.
This is exactly what I expected from a Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Very true to the Terroir.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, with good potential to become a 94+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food like a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 350 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$75.
Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, vanilla, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Black cherry, raspberry, cassis, vanilla, oak and hints of eucalyptus. Full-bodied and soft tannins.
Oct 10th, 2022Patent Wines Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, raisins, cedar, dried figs, chocolates, light cola, herbs, vanilla, licorice and black pepper.
Full bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, cedar, black currants, figs, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.
Long long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll district.
Rich yet elegant. Extracted and fruit forward with a teeth staining color.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after some airtime when tannins show up.
Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting.
A lovely wine from a tricky vintage in Napa Valley. Not showing any smoke taint at all. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Delicious stuff.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has great potential to become a 96+ point wine.
Good by itself or with food, and a great sipping wine. Would pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 550 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$68.
Patent Wines Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Napa Valley, California
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, raisins, cedar, dried figs, chocolates, light cola, herbs, vanilla, licorice and black pepper.
Full bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, cedar, black currants, figs, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.
Long long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Oak Knoll district.
Rich yet elegant. Extracted and fruit forward with a teeth staining color.
Good right out of the bottle, and better after some airtime when tannins show up.
Showing nice complexity with a great mouthfeel. Tangy and interesting.
A lovely wine from a tricky vintage in Napa Valley. Not showing any smoke taint at all. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Delicious stuff.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Has great potential to become a 96+ point wine.
Good by itself or with food, and a great sipping wine. Would pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (75% new) French Oak barrels for 22 months. A small production of only 550 cases.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
93 points.
$68.
