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Saddleback Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

9.065 ratings
8.711 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

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Saddleback CellarsNapa Valley, CaliforniaCabernet Sauvignon
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Tobin Trevarthen
8.5

I used to love older Saddleback experiences. This ‘16 seemed a bit common by historical standards.

I used to love older Saddleback experiences. This ‘16 seemed a bit common by historical standards.

Apr 26th, 2021
Scott Cunningham

Owner/Importer Bottleneck Wines

8.1

Pulled this out of the cellar. Cassis, black fruit, resin, med to full body. Chewy, touch hot; label says 14.5%... I say 15+.

Pulled this out of the cellar. Cassis, black fruit, resin, med to full body. Chewy, touch hot; label says 14.5%... I say 15+.

2 people found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2013
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.8

Decent Cali Cab. A bit rough on the palate.

Decent Cali Cab. A bit rough on the palate.

Mar 14th, 2017
Kevin Walsh

Wine blogger doxologywine.com; Freelance Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers) Doxology Wine Consulting

8.8

Really nice right now, shockingly so actually.

Really nice right now, shockingly so actually.

Dec 20th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe
8.9

Dark red plum and cherry. Medium plus body, Drinking well. Refreshing.

Dark red plum and cherry. Medium plus body, Drinking well. Refreshing.

Sep 26th, 2015
mattswineworld
9.6

19 years old and holding together extremely well: tannins firm and robust, with black fruits surprisingly fresh but mature savoury notes. Napa at its boldest yet maturest.

19 years old and holding together extremely well: tannins firm and robust, with black fruits surprisingly fresh but mature savoury notes. Napa at its boldest yet maturest.

Sep 15th, 2015
Tobin Trevarthen
10

This was incredible. Aged beautifully. Black Cherry. Smooth.

This was incredible. Aged beautifully. Black Cherry. Smooth.

Jul 27th, 2014
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.6

Only 1600 cases made 200 cases of reserve pv and cf inthe blend smooth and silky with cigar box spice and milk chocolate. Notes of fresh earth and fine sweet herb nicecomplexityandarefreshingfinish well built but very appealing most excellent

Only 1600 cases made 200 cases of reserve pv and cf inthe blend smooth and silky with cigar box spice and milk chocolate. Notes of fresh earth and fine sweet herb nicecomplexityandarefreshingfinish well built but very appealing most excellent

Apr 5th, 2013
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

8.8

Red currant and plum like fruit cigar box spice and milk chocolate notes. Smooth round tannins very elegant style of Cabernet herbs and coco notes. Finish 40+ excellent

Red currant and plum like fruit cigar box spice and milk chocolate notes. Smooth round tannins very elegant style of Cabernet herbs and coco notes. Finish 40+ excellent

Apr 5th, 2013
Liz Bird
8.9

Berry cherry oak and pepper - different and balanced full body

Berry cherry oak and pepper - different and balanced full body

Jan 12th, 2022