Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard

Luchessi Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

9.028 ratings
9.16 pro ratings
Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco Bay, 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
Bryant Bickel

Great value here, not over the top on the extraction, it still has some brighter notes, solid c/s

Great value here, not over the top on the extraction, it still has some brighter notes, solid c/s

Nov 13th, 2016
Ken Swegles

Love this wine. Pyrazines are in full force!

Love this wine. Pyrazines are in full force!

Jul 28th, 2016
Matt Ryan

Hospitality Director Big Basin Vineyards

9.8

Dynamite concentration and power. A solid nod to old and new world sensibilities. Amazing depth on all fronts. Dry farmed vines planted in 1981 in Cupertino.

Dynamite concentration and power. A solid nod to old and new world sensibilities. Amazing depth on all fronts. Dry farmed vines planted in 1981 in Cupertino.

Dec 5th, 2014
Rob N
9.3

I seem to like this more than most! It has a soft spot in my heart because it was the red pairing during my Le Bernardin dinner in 2018 with Greg. I then bought this bottle from the vineyard and kept it for five years. It’s drinking nicely now; it opens tart but mellows with air to reveal some graceful aging. ~$75.

I seem to like this more than most! It has a soft spot in my heart because it was the red pairing during my Le Bernardin dinner in 2018 with Greg. I then bought this bottle from the vineyard and kept it for five years. It’s drinking nicely now; it opens tart but mellows with air to reveal some graceful aging. ~$75.

Aug 31st, 2023
Nate Miersma

Ben Davis’ house in Phoenix

Ben Davis’ house in Phoenix

Jul 9th, 2023
Rob N
9.2

Ever since I this as part of the Le Bernardin pairing in 2018, I’ve been a fan. Less tannin than a Napa cab but not as hammy as something from Paso Robles. ~$55.

Ever since I this as part of the Le Bernardin pairing in 2018, I’ve been a fan. Less tannin than a Napa cab but not as hammy as something from Paso Robles. ~$55.

Dec 28th, 2022
Andrew Formi

Ahh a CA cab... nice!

Ahh a CA cab... nice!

Dec 19th, 2020
Alex Gracey

Great flavor but wasn't my thing.

Great flavor but wasn't my thing.

Apr 8th, 2020
Jen El
9.2

Had with Matt, ron, vaveed chez moi. Got it years ago on one of my thxgiving trips.

Had with Matt, ron, vaveed chez moi. Got it years ago on one of my thxgiving trips.

Apr 13th, 2018
Daniel Steilen

Solid. Nice medium to full bodied, dark fruit and tobacco. Good balance, a bit of oak based sweetness. A sweetspot wine. Drink now.

Solid. Nice medium to full bodied, dark fruit and tobacco. Good balance, a bit of oak based sweetness. A sweetspot wine. Drink now.

Jan 15th, 2018