Sheridan
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
Founded in 1996, with 76 acres on hilltop in the Yakima Valley, and planted 10 acres of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc & Syrah, with first harvest 2000 and created L’Orage, blend of the 3 planted grapes. Deep Ruby with rich fruit aromas with floral oak spice, for this Napa offering. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao and toasty cedar notes. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long finish, well integrated, nicely balanced.
Founded in 1996, with 76 acres on hilltop in the Yakima Valley, and planted 10 acres of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc & Syrah, with first harvest 2000 and created L’Orage, blend of the 3 planted grapes. Deep Ruby with rich fruit aromas with floral oak spice, for this Napa offering. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao and toasty cedar notes. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long finish, well integrated, nicely balanced.
Mar 7th, 2020
Sheridan Vineyards from Yakima Valley, WA - Actually came out with a new Napa label, kinda crazy! Producer known for several 93-97 point critiques from Wine Advocate each year and this just sneaks it's way out into the world with its white label that stick out like a sore thumb next to its charcoal labels from Yakima. What doesn't stick out is a difference in style from what I'd expect. Elegant Bordeaux style, focus on characteristics of the fruit and not intrusion of oak and alcohol, and firm integrated tannins. Blackberries, black plum, violet, dark chocolate, leather, and vanillin, clove, dried herbs, gravel dust. Very nice after a good decant, but drinking like most 2013 Napa cabs - intense, sharp, and tight; In need of time still, as 2014 drinks miles ahead in maturity already. This wad fun and interesting... Washington like wine in Napa.. It had a faint reminiscence of Randy Dunn and his low alcohol bold style wines.
Sheridan Vineyards from Yakima Valley, WA - Actually came out with a new Napa label, kinda crazy! Producer known for several 93-97 point critiques from Wine Advocate each year and this just sneaks it's way out into the world with its white label that stick out like a sore thumb next to its charcoal labels from Yakima. What doesn't stick out is a difference in style from what I'd expect. Elegant Bordeaux style, focus on characteristics of the fruit and not intrusion of oak and alcohol, and firm integrated tannins. Blackberries, black plum, violet, dark chocolate, leather, and vanillin, clove, dried herbs, gravel dust. Very nice after a good decant, but drinking like most 2013 Napa cabs - intense, sharp, and tight; In need of time still, as 2014 drinks miles ahead in maturity already. This wad fun and interesting... Washington like wine in Napa.. It had a faint reminiscence of Randy Dunn and his low alcohol bold style wines.
Nov 9th, 2017Bought 2 bottles. Founded in 1996, with 76 acres on hilltop in Yakima Valley, and planted 10 acres of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc & Syrah, with first harvest 2000 and created L’Orage, blend of the 3 planted grapes. Deep Ruby with rich fruit aromas with floral oak spice, for this Napa offering. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao and toasty cedar notes. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long finish, well integrated, nicely balanced. Nice value, like this wine!
Bought 2 bottles. Founded in 1996, with 76 acres on hilltop in Yakima Valley, and planted 10 acres of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc & Syrah, with first harvest 2000 and created L’Orage, blend of the 3 planted grapes. Deep Ruby with rich fruit aromas with floral oak spice, for this Napa offering. On the palate blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao and toasty cedar notes. Fine tannins, a bit tight, long finish, well integrated, nicely balanced. Nice value, like this wine!
1 person found it helpfulMar 27th, 2020
Smooth, sublime and just perfect. Mature red fruit on the front end with a smooth finish on the back. Crisp finish makes you want that next sip. Enjoyed with a meat lovers pizza for a perfect pairing, but this will go quite well with any red meat or red sauce dish to elevate each glass even further.
Smooth, sublime and just perfect. Mature red fruit on the front end with a smooth finish on the back. Crisp finish makes you want that next sip. Enjoyed with a meat lovers pizza for a perfect pairing, but this will go quite well with any red meat or red sauce dish to elevate each glass even further.
Dec 3rd, 2022This is from the same Sheridan Washington state winery that produces highly rated big reds.
Drinking very well right now.
The wine has integrated tannins and is well balanced. BlackBerry plum cloves and leather. Very elegant and smooth lengthy finish.
This is from the same Sheridan Washington state winery that produces highly rated big reds.
Drinking very well right now.
The wine has integrated tannins and is well balanced. BlackBerry plum cloves and leather. Very elegant and smooth lengthy finish.
