Saddleback Cellars

Nils Venge Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.152 ratings

9.13 pro ratings

Oakville, 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

8.5

Clean finish, but deep and fruity

Clean finish, but deep and fruity

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2013

Certified Sommelier, President of Savvy Cellar Wines Inc.

9.2

Lovely- dark fruit but not jammy (more dried and stewed), menthol, black licorice, wet earth, pencil shavings, and a long lingering finish. Tannins are still a little clumsy but this was surprisingly tasty. Hubby said I over rated it, but I disagree.

Lovely- dark fruit but not jammy (more dried and stewed), menthol, black licorice, wet earth, pencil shavings, and a long lingering finish. Tannins are still a little clumsy but this was surprisingly tasty. Hubby said I over rated it, but I disagree.

Nov 6th, 2016

9.5

Silky deep fruity and smooth. Vintage 2003 was due but still exceptional.

Silky deep fruity and smooth. Vintage 2003 was due but still exceptional.

Aug 14th, 2023

Laura Frances Puckett

9.7

Thanksgiving day treat!

Thanksgiving day treat!

Nov 22nd, 2018

9.0

Acceptable, not memorable.

Acceptable, not memorable.

Apr 17th, 2018

Mark Schwarzmann

9.3

Drank with great rib-eyes on the grill. A perfect match, and an outstanding cab.

Drank with great rib-eyes on the grill. A perfect match, and an outstanding cab.

Apr 29th, 2017

9.0

Smooth tannins. Touches of cedar and tobacco, along with red fruits.

Smooth tannins. Touches of cedar and tobacco, along with red fruits.

May 12th, 2016

9.4

Smooth tannins, well structured and long finish. Dark berries, cherries and vanilla overtones.

Smooth tannins, well structured and long finish. Dark berries, cherries and vanilla overtones.

Dec 31st, 2015

9.0

Plenty of breathing time. Yummy .

Plenty of breathing time. Yummy .

Oct 8th, 2015

Michael Kupstas

9.8

A Cab Classic! Make sure to allow amble time to breathe.

A Cab Classic! Make sure to allow amble time to breathe.

Feb 28th, 2015