Sanctuary Wines

Usibelli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

8.982 ratings
8.88 pro ratings
Rutherford, 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
Christopher Sartors

Definite improvement with aging two more years.

Definite improvement with aging two more years.

Aug 16th, 2016
Yvette Taburiaux Peo

Not sure what all the hype is about this one. I was a little disappointed upon opening. Easy every day drinking wine with some soft tannins. Not bad, but not great.

Not sure what all the hype is about this one. I was a little disappointed upon opening. Easy every day drinking wine with some soft tannins. Not bad, but not great.

May 30th, 2015
Christopher Sartors

Deep and rich. Super round and smooth. Dark fruit and spice finish with soft tannins.

Deep and rich. Super round and smooth. Dark fruit and spice finish with soft tannins.

Sep 15th, 2014
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.0

Damned nice Cab. Big and luxurious, nice balance, aging very well.

Damned nice Cab. Big and luxurious, nice balance, aging very well.

Mar 2nd, 2014
Alan Hyde

Nice. Around $25 but not super

Nice. Around $25 but not super

Oct 28th, 2017
Kapyrick Wine

V11. Nice cedar bouquet. Deep rich black cherry fruit. Somewhat chalky finish. However there is a bitterness to the fruit which causes a noticeable imbalance to the wine. Still nice, but...

V11. Nice cedar bouquet. Deep rich black cherry fruit. Somewhat chalky finish. However there is a bitterness to the fruit which causes a noticeable imbalance to the wine. Still nice, but...

Nov 5th, 2016
Sara Nelson-Carlson

N: big cherries.
P: tannins and hot but the fruit is a bit dried out.

N: big cherries.
P: tannins and hot but the fruit is a bit dried out.

Mar 9th, 2016
Bill Schallert

Wow. Big boy. 14.0% al. Bit warm. Long finish. Sweet dark cherries.

Wow. Big boy. 14.0% al. Bit warm. Long finish. Sweet dark cherries.

Jul 17th, 2015
Scott Franklin

Easy everyday drinking wine but not a "cab lover's cab". Not a good price point for value.

Easy everyday drinking wine but not a "cab lover's cab". Not a good price point for value.

Jun 13th, 2015
Spencer Schoeben

stole this. or not. you'll never no. worth it. yessss. unless I go to jail.

stole this. or not. you'll never no. worth it. yessss. unless I go to jail.

May 9th, 2015