Saint Helena Winery

Sympa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

9.350 ratings
9.312 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
Jake Hajer

Forrest floor and dark red fruit. Earthy. Very good wine. Needs a few years to soften.

Forrest floor and dark red fruit. Earthy. Very good wine. Needs a few years to soften.

Aug 27th, 2023
Jeff D.

Christmas wine from mag #2! Hedonistic from start to finish!

Christmas wine from mag #2! Hedonistic from start to finish!

Dec 26th, 2019
Roy Goble

Like it but don’t love it, and for the price I should love it.

Like it but don’t love it, and for the price I should love it.

Nov 6th, 2017
Jeff D.

Had been saving this magnum for a special occasion and tonight was perfect. Bbq with good friends and good music...the way wine should be enjoyed. Nice lean Cab with some secondary notes shining through over the course of the 4 hours it was opened. That last sip was fantastic...kept getting better than the previous one.

Had been saving this magnum for a special occasion and tonight was perfect. Bbq with good friends and good music...the way wine should be enjoyed. Nice lean Cab with some secondary notes shining through over the course of the 4 hours it was opened. That last sip was fantastic...kept getting better than the previous one.

Jun 10th, 2017
Jeff D.

Had to decant it for 2.5 hours and was rewarded for my patience! Aromas of bing cherry wrapped in vanilla and flavors of creme brulee topped with blueberry compote. Contuned to get better and more approachable over the next 2 hours. Great effort from Aaron Pott and Elizabeth Tagney. 99% Cab Sauv 1% P.V.

Had to decant it for 2.5 hours and was rewarded for my patience! Aromas of bing cherry wrapped in vanilla and flavors of creme brulee topped with blueberry compote. Contuned to get better and more approachable over the next 2 hours. Great effort from Aaron Pott and Elizabeth Tagney. 99% Cab Sauv 1% P.V.

May 24th, 2017
Michael Chelus

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, licorice, mint and oak. Excellent structure and velvety tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, black cherry, vanilla, licorice, mint and oak. Excellent structure and velvety tannins.

Mar 6th, 2017
Matt Sterr

More chocolate on nose and palate. Amazingly silky and refined palate. Great depth of flavor and polish.

More chocolate on nose and palate. Amazingly silky and refined palate. Great depth of flavor and polish.

Sep 29th, 2016
Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.0

really ripe fruit and good oak balance. Alcohol within reason. good stuff for Turkey.

really ripe fruit and good oak balance. Alcohol within reason. good stuff for Turkey.

Nov 27th, 2014
David Walser

Young but great! First time trying this wine/winery. Will be much better with additional aging.

Young but great! First time trying this wine/winery. Will be much better with additional aging.

Nov 5th, 2022
Stacks

Phenomenal

Phenomenal

Feb 9th, 2020