Secret Door Winery
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep Inky in color with a short reddish rim.
Nose of blueberries, black cherries, currents, light cedar, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, licorice, eucalyptus, light earth, herbs, black pepper and dark chocolates.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still very young, but already enjoyable. Elegant and smooth with nice balance and mouthfeel.
Not 'in your face' kind of Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward, spicy and gracious.
Better after 90 minutes in the decanter, when more earthy notes show up to compliment the fruits. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Becomes even earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.
I had the 2018 three years ago, as a four year old, and liked it better.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Complex, and interesting to drink by itself. Will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$75.
It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.
Deep Inky in color with a short reddish rim.
Nose of blueberries, black cherries, currents, light cedar, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.
Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cherries, oak, spices, licorice, eucalyptus, light earth, herbs, black pepper and dark chocolates.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still very young, but already enjoyable. Elegant and smooth with nice balance and mouthfeel.
Not 'in your face' kind of Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward, spicy and gracious.
Better after 90 minutes in the decanter, when more earthy notes show up to compliment the fruits. Alcohol is nicely integrated. Becomes even earthier after 4 hours in the decanter.
I had the 2018 three years ago, as a four year old, and liked it better.
Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years.
Complex, and interesting to drink by itself. Will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
14% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$75.
Boom. Huge Cali cab. Powerful nose of dark fruit with a hint of tar/tobacco. Smooth and lithe in the mouth. Really nice.
Boom. Huge Cali cab. Powerful nose of dark fruit with a hint of tar/tobacco. Smooth and lithe in the mouth. Really nice.
1 person found it helpfulJan 21st, 2024
David had this 6 years ago
David had this 6 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2019
This is a wine made in a unique style amongst all overripe Napa wines of today. Beautiful backbone of mountain tannins and acidity that promise longevity. Great aromatics from the fruit that is somewhat reflects valley floor style. Keep your eyes open for this new brand !
This is a wine made in a unique style amongst all overripe Napa wines of today. Beautiful backbone of mountain tannins and acidity that promise longevity. Great aromatics from the fruit that is somewhat reflects valley floor style. Keep your eyes open for this new brand !
1 person found it helpfulAug 28th, 2018
Keep an eye out for this new (yet to be released) Napa brand!
I recently had the opportunity to taste 2017 out of barrels and was extremely impressed.
@Donald Patz
Disclaimer - I consider the proprietor a good friend and may be biased here but do have to recommend very good Napa juice when it hits my palate.
This is not going to be cheap but trust me this is one to follow....!!
Keep an eye out for this new (yet to be released) Napa brand!
I recently had the opportunity to taste 2017 out of barrels and was extremely impressed.
@Donald Patz
Disclaimer - I consider the proprietor a good friend and may be biased here but do have to recommend very good Napa juice when it hits my palate.
This is not going to be cheap but trust me this is one to follow....!!
Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall
It’s my new project. I won’t rate it but to me this is the style Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I enjoy the most. This is the “1X” version - there’s also a “1Z” lot. I’ll look forward to reading others descriptions.
It’s my new project. I won’t rate it but to me this is the style Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon I enjoy the most. This is the “1X” version - there’s also a “1Z” lot. I’ll look forward to reading others descriptions.
1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2018Huge -not we was amazing. Notes of rose petals and dark fruit and berries. A hint of hibiscus. Drinking really well still tons of life left. The last bit - perfumed and elegant - the rest will wait another 5-10 years. Really fun to drink.
Huge -not we was amazing. Notes of rose petals and dark fruit and berries. A hint of hibiscus. Drinking really well still tons of life left. The last bit - perfumed and elegant - the rest will wait another 5-10 years. Really fun to drink.
Jan 5th, 2025Excellent Napa cab - full. Bodied and rich. Really good.
Excellent Napa cab - full. Bodied and rich. Really good.
Jul 30th, 2022
