Roberts + Rogers

Louer Family St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

9.1119 ratings
9.117 pro ratings
St. Helena, 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
Ron R
8.7

The individual components are all there, but the oak treatment is not aligned with the fruit profile. Way to much wood on the nose and palate. Winemaker snatched defeat from the jaws of victory here.

The individual components are all there, but the oak treatment is not aligned with the fruit profile. Way to much wood on the nose and palate. Winemaker snatched defeat from the jaws of victory here.

Oct 25th, 2020
Tobin Trevarthen

Bold berry forward. Tannins still biting. Needed some time to find its profile.

Bold berry forward. Tannins still biting. Needed some time to find its profile.

Aug 5th, 2019
Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.1

I like this. Old school. Bright nose. Lots of classic graphite. Drips with vibrant sour black fruit.

I like this. Old school. Bright nose. Lots of classic graphite. Drips with vibrant sour black fruit.

May 9th, 2018
Roy Goble

Costco bargain - but no so good with candy corn

Costco bargain - but no so good with candy corn

Nov 1st, 2017
Mark Flesher

Last wine I had from R+R was their 08 Howell Cab when they came to the Fort Worth Club back in 2012 as a part of the Taste of Howell Mountain. This wine most certainly didn't disappoint. Deep, dark maroon pour. Concentrated ripe blackberry and fleshy nose. The entry is acidic, fruit was more concentrated blackberry preserves. Middle is a touch smoky. Finish is toasted tannin, moderately acidic, yet surprisingly rounded. Nice wine. 2013 was rated 95 I believe. This one I would probably put a little lower than that.

Last wine I had from R+R was their 08 Howell Cab when they came to the Fort Worth Club back in 2012 as a part of the Taste of Howell Mountain. This wine most certainly didn't disappoint. Deep, dark maroon pour. Concentrated ripe blackberry and fleshy nose. The entry is acidic, fruit was more concentrated blackberry preserves. Middle is a touch smoky. Finish is toasted tannin, moderately acidic, yet surprisingly rounded. Nice wine. 2013 was rated 95 I believe. This one I would probably put a little lower than that.

2 people found it helpfulJan 22nd, 2018
Roy Goble

@Ryan Mitchell My recommendation!

@Ryan Mitchell My recommendation!

Oct 13th, 2016
Roy Goble

Very nice and balanced

Very nice and balanced

Aug 4th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.2

Never had this before. 2 hour decant. Deep dark berries. Brown sugar. Really enjoy this wine

Never had this before. 2 hour decant. Deep dark berries. Brown sugar. Really enjoy this wine

May 18th, 2016
Jason Chang

Proprietor NINE SUNS Winery, HOUYI Vineyard

9.2

Thanks to Drake Sneed for the bottle! First time trying. Needed more open time (my fault), but would love to try again in a few years time.

Thanks to Drake Sneed for the bottle! First time trying. Needed more open time (my fault), but would love to try again in a few years time.

May 18th, 2016
Roy Goble

Smooth, a touch of chocolate. The 2013 Napa vintage continues to impress.

Smooth, a touch of chocolate. The 2013 Napa vintage continues to impress.

Feb 25th, 2016